by Rabbi Shlomo Ezagui continues on a series on Cremation and Jewish thought: “The question of cremation versus burial in Judaism is not merely a matter of tradition or preference; it reflects a deeply rooted worldview about the human being, the relationship between body and soul, and humanity’s responsibility to the Creator. Jewish burial arises from a comprehensive framework of Torah law, philosophy, and spiritual sensitivity. Far from being an outdated custom, it represents a consistent, principled approach articulated in Tanach, developed in the Talmud, codified in halakha, and illuminated in later works such as Kabbalah and Chassidut.” • Read More

In this article, Rabbi Shlomo Ezagui speaks out about why Judaism rejects cremation: “The Jewish position is neither hesitant nor symbolic. It is direct: the dead are to be buried, not burned… Cremation is not a neutral alternative. It is a cruel and painful desecration of both the body and the soul.” • Read More

In this article, Rabbi Shlomo Ezagui speaks out about the “troubling number of Jewish people have opted for cremation instead of traditional burial.” Commenting that “what makes this trend so tragic is not only its scale but also the profound misunderstanding surrounding it. Most who choose cremation are unaware of what they are truly doing — not only to their bodies but to their souls, heritage, and eternal destiny • Read More