The Cremation Crisis
50% of American Jews are now choosing cremation.
That’s over 30,000 Jews every year — in the United States alone.
Put another way, every 16 minutes,
a fellow Jew is cremated instead of receiving Kevuras Yisrael.
This is a tragedy.
A tragedy for the world.
A tragedy for Klal Yisrael.
A tragedy for the loved ones left behind.
And a tragedy for that neshamah.
But it’s a tragedy we can do something about.
Experience has shown that when people are approached with genuine care and sensitivity — and given the opportunity to understand why Jewish burial is so meaningful and important – they are often open to rethinking their decision.
It starts with you.
Rabbi Zohn is a world-renowned halachic expert in afterlife care. His extensive knowledge and experience make him a trusted advisor to rabbonim, chevros kadisha, crisis management organizations, and funeral and cemetery directors worldwide, ensuring the highest levels of kavod hameis.
In 1997, he founded NASCK – the National Association of Chevros Kadisha – which today supports over 200 chevros kadisha throughout the world.
Rabbi Zohn also serves as the director of the Chevra Kadisha of the Vaad Harabonim of Queens, where he has dedicated over four decades to assisting the greater Jewish community of Queens and Long Island.
The Conversation Starter Guide
Learn how to start the conversation about burial vs. cremation
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