Tagged Jewish burial

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

Beth Shalom Cemetery officials said they were trying to service the entire Jewish community in opening its new section. (Courtesy of Beth Shalom Cemetery)
March 21, 2019 / Eric Berger, JTA

ST. LOUIS (St. Louis Jewish Light via JTA) — A Jewish cemetery in a suburb here has opened a section for the burial of cremated remains and will allow for the burial of non-Jewish, immediate family members of Jews who are buried at the cemetery. The decision by the board… Read more »

In death as in life, the earth is G-d’s gift to mankind
March 16, 2017 / Rabbi Israel Becker, Congregation Chofetz Chayim
Rabbi Israel Becker

At the recent annual dinner of my alma mater, the Rabbinical Seminary of America, I saw my lifelong friend, Rabbi Elchonon Zohn. He is a world renowned expert on Jewish end of life issues and burial who has been instrumental in guiding communities all over the United States. He… Read more »

New Jewish section consecrated at Marana cemetery
March 3, 2016 / Phyllis Braun, AJP Executive Editor

A Jewish section has been established at Marana Mortuary and Cemetery, with Rabbi Ephraim Zimmerman of Chabad of Oro Valley overseeing religious aspects of the section. “Until now Jewish burial was available in Tucson in two cemeteries, Evergreen and East Lawn. figured I was the obvious… Read more »