Burial of the deceased is a mitzvah, a religious commandment, in Judaism. But increasing numbers of Jews are opting for cremation. Besides its religious implications, cremation presents significant environmental implications. 

Doron Kornbluth is a bestselling author. His books – including Why Be Jewish?, Raising Kids to LOVE Being Jewish, The Jewish Holiday Handbook, and Cremation or Burial? A Jewish View – have sold more than 100,000 copies. He is a sought-after speaker, traveling to scores of cities annually. Doron is also co-publisher of Mosaica Press, a contributor to The Jerusalem Post and Chabad.org, and a licensed tour guide in Israel, Poland and Eastern Europe. Doron lives in Jerusalem.

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