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[Dr. Dan]

That's why coffins are not permitted in Judaism.

The body has to integrate with soil.

You can use pine because that does get integrated.

[Zvulun Ben Moshe]

That's why coffins are not permitted in Judaism.

The body has to integrate with soil.

You can use pine because that does get integrated.

That's a western invention. The correct way is the original way.

[Lewinsky Stinks, Dr. Brennan Rocks]

Do Jews believe postmortem organ donation or the donation of one's body to science is forbidden?

I'm not trying to be petty and perpetuate a debate--just legitimately wondering. I truly find it fascinating that we come to such differing conclusions on what appears to be such a mundane, normal aspect of life using the same scriptures.

[Zvulun Ben Moshe]

Do Jews believe postmortem organ donation or the donation of one's body to science is forbidden?

I'm not trying to be petty and perpetuate a debate--just legitimately wondering. I truly find it fascinating that we come to such differing conclusions on what appears to be such a mundane, normal aspect of life using the same scriptures.

As far as I know, and I don't know much, G-d made us mortal, and only He determines the time and circumstances of one's death.

Cloning, organ transplantation are magnificent tools of medicine, but they are surely in violation of the world's harmony.