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Jewish Burial Wishes in Russian
The Russian version of the form where one can express one’s wishes for a traditional Jewish burial. This form also contains essential information needed at the time of passing.

adminFebruary 25, 2018Burial / Funeral, Death & Afterlife, End of Life Information & Direction

From This World to the Next
A Selection of Amazing True Stories about Jewish Burial and the Afterlife

https://www.nasck.org/from-this-world-to-the-next-sampler-2/

adminMay 23, 2017Burial / Funeral, Cremation, Death & Afterlife, End of Life Decisions

Linen Shrouds
Although any white fabric may be used for shrouds, there is a strong preference for Linen.

adminOctober 26, 2016Burial / Funeral

Casket Controversy
At some Jewish funerals, such as those in Israel, caskets are not used. In the United States, caskets are very common. This article examines the sources of these two traditions.

adminOctober 26, 2016Burial / Funeral

Appointment Of Agent To Control Disposition Of Remains
In order to be sure that your wishes regarding burial and end-of-life tradition will be followed, this form will designate an agent that you are comfortable with to make those decisions. This will exclude anyone who may have the right or the desire to make them.

adminSeptember 30, 2016Burial / Funeral

Jews With Tattoos – The Great Misconception
Many people believe that a Jew with a tattoo may not be buried in a Jewish cemetery. This has no basis in Jewish law.

adminSeptember 30, 2016Burial / Funeral

When the Dust Settles, Partners in Torah & NASCK
NASCK, in association with Partners in Torah, has developed a curriculum that explores and analyzes the sources and reasons for burying the deceased.

adminSeptember 30, 2016Burial / Funeral, Cremation

The Concept of Shmirah
It is appropriate for someone to stay with the deceased from the time of death until the burial, a practice known as Shmirah (watching).

adminSeptember 30, 2016Burial / Funeral

The Unburied Corpse, Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb, OU.org
The Torah places great value on the Mitzvah of burying a Mes Mitzvah, a body with no one to care for it.

adminSeptember 30, 2016Burial / Funeral

Questions of Disinterment
A brief overview of the Halachic concerns involved in disinterring a body for burial in a different cemetery.

adminSeptember 30, 2016Burial / Funeral