[Pyro7480]

I didn't think it was unneccessary. Jews have religious concerns over burial of their dead, so it was a valid question. They may want to bury him in Israel with hero's honors, since he was not only the first Israeli astronaut, but also one of the pilots on the mission that blew up the Iraqi nuclear reactor back in 1981. I, however, agree with you in thinking that NASA should have been up front about that, but I'm sure the families knew that, and that's the most important thing.

[txradioguy]

"Jews have religious concerns over burial of their dead, so it was a valid question."


Next time there's a homicide bomber in Israel. Look closely in the background. There's a special group that comes in and mops up any blood and other little bits of the people killed off the walls and the streets. The Jewish religon stresses that it's important that the entire peson (encluding every drop of blood)is buried.

[OldFriend]

Jewish law requires burying before sundown on the day of death. Sadly, this will not occur. More sadness for his family. His dad was so distraught.......