Can a non-Jew be Buried in a Jewish Cemetery?
- If a Jewish woman marries a non-Jewish man (they had a rabbi perform the wedding ceremony) can the two of them be buried in a Jewish cemetery??If a Jewish man marries a non-Jewish woman (in a civil ceremony) can the two of them be buried in a Jewish cemetery?Note: neither non-Jewish person has converted to Judaism
Do lost limbs have to be given a Jewish burial?
- Some years ago, my friend lost his arm in an accident. He says it was given a Jewish burial. He says when he dies, his arm will be dug up and be sent with his body for burial in Israel. Is this within Jewish law? What procedure will he have to go through in order to have the arm dug up. Thank you for answering this.
What does Judaism have to say about autopsies?
- What are the beliefs regarding autopsies in the Jewish faith? I was of the opinion that they were against the religion as it desecrates the body, and it is only allowed if it is absolutely necessary. Is this true?
Why bury the dead as soon as possible?
- I was wondering if you could tell me why the Jewish people bury the dead as soon as possible after the person has died. Is there a religious meaning of why we do that?
