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There has been a lot of debate amongst Jews on this topic. The majority decision is that saving lives through organ donation overrides the requirement for bodies to be buried intact. Therefore, yes, organ donation is allowed in Judaism.

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It's a subject of debate, but most Jews do believe strongly in organ donation.

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The majority rulings regarding organ donation amongst Jewish groups is that it is only allowed for the purpose of saving another person's life.

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Is it possible to take your name off the organ donation list?

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