Tattoos are becoming more accepted among Jewish individuals, with many older Jews getting their first tattoos later in life. The cultural stigma around tattoos has shifted, and tattoos are now seen as a form of self-expression. Five Jews share their personal journeys to getting tattoos and the meanings behind their chosen designs. While tattoos are explicitly prohibited by Jewish law, the belief that Jews with tattoos cannot be buried in a Jewish cemetery is a myth.
Original article source: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-845756
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