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Autopsies and the Jewish Law
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In almost every venue or endeavor, American citizens generally ... (read more)
Israel Faces Grave Outlook for Burial Space
Reuters - August 3, 2009
Israel is running out of space to bury...(read more)
Chronicle of a Death We Can't Accept
The New York Times - November 1, 2009
At a funeral directors' conference recently...(read more)
A Day in the life of ...
Hamodia - September 30, 2009 - Reprinted with permission
Societal influences affect us in many ways. Sadly, the end-of-life choices made by many American Jews are a reflection of the secular culture. Often, they are ignorant of the richness, the meaning, and the beauty of our own traditions. This series of articles addresses this issue in a meaningful way.
It’s my funeral and I’ll serve ice cream if I want to
John Leland, New York Times, July 20, 2006
No ice cream at my funeral
Bassi Gruen, OU Shabbat Shalom, December 24, 2008
He wouldn't be caught dead in a shroud
Rabbi Elchonon Zohn Founding Director NASCK, OU Shabbat Shalom, January 7, 2009
The $25 million funeral
Mishpacha Magazine - December 21, 2005- Reprinted with permission
Landmark Autopsy Ruling may open the door for new legislation in Texas
A landmark decision was handed down in Houston, Texas last week as a judge ruled in favor of upholding the right of a Jewish family... (read more)
Burial vs. Cremation
The unfortunate prevalence and recent increase in the incidence of cremation among Jewish people has recently been the focus of many articles in the media, both secular and Jewish. The following are a number of informative articles that address this issue from different perspectives. The knowledge and understanding of this issue is of importance to all Jews, particularly those involved in Chevra Kadisha.
Jewish Week- June 24, 2009
Jewish Journal- May 27, 2009
JTA- June 8, 2009
Mishpacha Magazine - June 24, 2009 - Reprinted with permission
Kivrei Tzaddikim in America
By Yosef Gesser, January 21, 2009
(reprinted with permission from the daily Hamodia (718) 853-9094)
Visiting kivrei tzaddikim affords us an opportunity to forge a link with the Gedolim and tzaddikim of the past... (read more)
The Halachic Living Will
The current debate regarding health care reform will very likely impact on the health care decision making processes facing all of us and our families. It is not only the concern of the elderly and their families since, unfortunately, we all know that illness or accident can affect any family at any time. In light of this, it is of extreme importance that everyone fill out a Halachic Living Will which is designed to ensure that all medical and post-death decisions made by others on your behalf will be made in accordance with your wishes and the with the proper guidance of Jewish law and custom (Halacha).
Dignity for the Body, Peace for the Soul, an informational brochure explaining traditional Jewish Burial concepts.
Jewish Burial Wishes, a form where you can express your wishes for a traditional Jewish Burial. This form also contains all the pertinent information needed at the time of your passing.
To order this free brochure call us at (718) 847-6280
Appointment of Agent to Control Disposition of Remains (in New York State)
This form will allow a person to appoint an agent who will have the legal right to make decisions and carry them out. (read more)
Conflict, Coroners, Common Ground
Mishpacha Magazine - July 18, 2007 - Reprinted with permission
The Illinois Coroners and Medical Examiners Association will be among the nations first to view a new PowerPoint presentation on the "Jewish view of Dignity of the Deceased..." (read more)
Divining Death’s Cause: “Virtual Autopsies” with 3-D Images
This procedure provides a way to avoid the traditional autopsy of cutting the body and using a new procedure with MRIs and Cat Scans. The issue of Virtual Autopsy (examination of a deceased person by CT and MRI) is gaining interest and recognition in many parts of the US and around the world. It holds great promise for us as an adjunct to a very limited autopsy or as an alternative to invasive dissection as the individual case may require.
US News and World Report 9/3/2006
7 Funeral Directors Plead Guilty to Selling Body Parts
Wednesday October 18, 2006 Associated Press
Seven funeral home directors linked to a scheme to plunder corpses and sell the body parts for transplants have secretly pleaded guilty to undisclosed charges, prosecutors announced Wednesday. (read more)
With Demise of Jewish Burial Societies, Resting Places Are in Turmoil
The New York Times - August 2, 2009
Someone was buried in Florence Marmor's grave, and it was not Florence Marmor. (read more)
Council Testimony: Budget Cuts Could Delay Some Burials
Do you know if your Medical Examiner will be able to address your needs, r”l, should it be necessary? New York State Medical Examiners have been targeted for huge budget cuts. The Jewish community has lobbied for these cuts to be re-instated.
Daily Hamodia, March 26, 2009
Reprinted with permission
Societal influences affect us in many ways. Sadly, the end-of-life choices made by many American Jews are a reflection of the secular culture. Often, they are ignorant of the richness, the meaning, and the beauty of our own traditions. This series of articles addresses this issue in a meaningful way.
It’s my funeral and I’ll serve ice cream if I want to
John Leland, New York Times, July 20, 2006
No ice cream at my funeral
Bassi Gruen, OU Shabbat Shalom, December 24, 2008
He wouldn't be caught dead in a shroud
Rabbi Elchonon Zohn Founding Director NASCK, OU Shabbat Shalom, January 7, 2009
7 Funeral Directors Plead Guilty to Selling Body Parts
Wednesday October 18, 2006 Associated Press
Seven funeral home directors linked to a scheme to plunder corpses and sell the body parts for transplants have secretly pleaded guilty to undisclosed charges, prosecutors announced Wednesday. (read more)
When there is a Will there is a Halachic Way"
Welcome and Introduction RABBI FABIAN SCHONFELD Rav, Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills
RABBI NOACH ISAAC OELBAUM Rav, Congregation Nachlas Yitzchok DeHumna
Launch Video