Jewish burial

Why some American Jews pay more than $20,000 to get buried in Israel

Burial in Israel is costly and complicated. But for many it carries deep religious meaning.

By Josefin Dolsten June 7, 2019 12:34 pm

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Orthodox-run cemetery OKs area for cremated remains, burial of non-Jewish family members

Recognizing that more Jews are ignoring taboos on cremation and marrying those of other faiths.

March 19, 2019 12:55 pm

In Hungary, a Jewish community political fight taints effort to bury Holocaust victims

A scan of the Danube River has extended the feud between Chabad and other Jews to engulf a core issue of the Jewish faith.

January 21, 2019 4:28 pm

Palestinian shunned for selling land to Jews to be buried in Jewish cemetery

November 16, 2018 7:36 am

British High Court orders London coroner to prioritize Jewish, Muslim burials

April 29, 2018 12:32 pm

Jewish funeral society takes London coroner to court over delayed burials

March 28, 2018 8:15 am

Jewish leaders call for removal of London coroner over delayed Jewish burials

January 22, 2018 7:08 am

London Jews demand swift burials, coroner’s removal

January 16, 2018 6:49 am

London coroner under fire for delaying Jewish burials

December 28, 2017 2:48 pm

Tzohar bereavement program helps secular Israeli families navigate halachic burial

February 5, 2017 12:58 pm

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