questionmark Posted August 26, 2007 #1 Share Posted August 26, 2007 'Arson' at Tel Aviv crematorium (BBC News 23 August 2007) Ultra-orthodox Jews believe cremation is a desecration of the dead A commercial crematorium in Israel has been heavily damaged by fire, hours after its secret location was revealed in an ultra-Orthodox Jewish newspaper. The crematorium near Tel Aviv opened two years ago to fierce criticism from Israel's orthodox community. Ultra-orthodox Jews believe Jews should be buried according to religious tradition, not cremated. Police found signs of forced entry at the site and believe Wednesday's fire was started deliberately. It was an illegal activity, a desecration of the dead and I applaud the destruction of this building, which was destined to disappear in flames Yehud Meshi Zahav Zaka organisation Earlier in the day, an ultra-orthodox newspaper had published the location of the Alei Shalechet crematorium. The site's owners had kept its exact location secret, fearing possible attacks from religious groups. One of the owners, Alon Nativ, told Israeli Army Radio he had received anonymous death threats over the past two years. Full story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ships-cat Posted August 26, 2007 #2 Share Posted August 26, 2007 ...they burned a crematorium ? Meow Purr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon Monkey Posted August 26, 2007 #3 Share Posted August 26, 2007 ...they burned a crematorium ? Meow Purr. I hope they didn't burn any bodies in the process...that would be ironic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
questionmark Posted August 26, 2007 Author #4 Share Posted August 26, 2007 I hope they didn't burn any bodies in the process...that would be ironic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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