Jewish burial societies face difficult choices as deaths from coronavirus mount At stake is not just the health of chevra kadisha members, many of whom are older, but the sacred commandment to honor the dead. By Shira Hanau April 21, 2020 12:28 pm
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Gender separation illegal at Jewish cemeteries, Israel’s Supreme Court rules Ruling reverses dismissal of lawsuit which promoted government to warn against future attempts to segregate men from women by municipals rabbis. June 26, 2015 7:17 am
Lacking long-term plans, many U.S. Jewish cemeteries in neglect By Julie Wiener December 19, 2013 3:55 pm
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