Jewish burial customs reflect a fundamental belief: that in death, as in life, all people are equal. That’s why, for centuries, Jews have been buried in simple wooden caskets — most often ...

The findings from Tinshemet Cave reveal shared burial customs between human groups, including animal bones, grave goods, and other offerings. This suggests the cave may have served as a dedicated ...

The court rejected the appeal, nullified the will, and ruled that the woman must be buried in Israel in accordance with Jewish burial customs. The Attorney General’s Office was also ordered to ...

hospitals and families to ensure that the person's death and burial fits with Jewish teachings and customs. Their work often starts with visits to a dying person. When the person dies they will ...

Today, little is known about Samuel Howard, a 71-year-old Jewish man who died in 1959 and ... even if they couldn’t pay for a burial service or a headstone.” Clark County does pay for some ...