Tattoos

The human body is G‑d's creation, and it is therefore unbefitting to mutilate G‑d's handiwork...

Question: Is it true that if I have a tattoo I cannot be buried in an orthodox cemetery? I'm not referring to Holocaust markings. Answer: The Torah Leviticus 19:28. forbids us from tattooing our bodies. Nonetheless, one who has had tattoos can still ...

Question: I am planning to convert to Judaism, but I am a huge fan of tattoos. Does that create a problem? Answer: You are probably aware that conversion to Judaism involves complete acceptance of all the commandments of the Torah from this point ...

I’m thinking of getting the Star of David. I have heard that tattoos violate Jewish law. What do you think I should do?

As the Neila service (ultimate prayer of Yom Kippur) draws to its conclusion, we engage in a group ritual simultaneously thought-provoking and inspiring.

“We fought, we won, let’s eat” is how many people sum up the essence of Jewish holidays. Wiith such an emphasis on food, is it possible that there is even the slightest concern in Judaism for one’s health?

My teenage daughter would like to honor my mother by getting a tattoo of her Auschwitz number. We are quite divided on this issue. Can you please help?

The auspicious day of Yom Kippur was imminent. Before Yom Kippur it is traditional for men to immerse themselves in the mikva several times. One fellow, obviously unaccustomed to going to the mikva with others around, drew attention to himself. As he ...