YIZKOR – WE REMEMBER
The Yizkor service is observed four times during the year, during Yom Kippur, at the conclusion of Sukkot, at the conclusion of Passover and on Shavuot. During this service, those who have lost a loved one at any point in their lives may come to recite the Yizkor prayer.
WHEN TO LIGHT A 7-DAY MEMORIAL CANDLE
A special Memorial candle designed to last 7-days should be lit directly following the interment or memorial service. That candle is to remain lit until it burns out. This candle is often provided at the time of the funeral.
WHEN TO LIGHT A YAHRZEIT (25-HOUR MEMORIAL) CANDLE
A Yahrzeit candle is traditionally lit on the following days:
- Every year at sundown on the eve of the Yahrzeit (anniversary of the death).
- Every year at sundown preceding the start of Yom Kippur and at sundown preceding the last day of the holidays of Sukkot (Shemini Atzeret), Passover, and Shavuot. These times are when the Yizkor (Memorial Prayer Service) usually occurs in synagogues.
Temple Isaiah will provide you with a Yahrzeit candle if you need one. If you will be leaving the candle unattended be sure to place it on a safe surface.
WE KNOW THE IMPORTANCE OF REMEMBERING A LOVED ONE.
We want to share the stories of how you make your loved ones’ memories a blessing.
On Saturday, July 21, 2018 we filmed short interviews with members of our community. We crafted a short video exploring our community’s practice of mourning and memory. You can listen to our Podcast to find out more about how this project was conceived and you can watch the video below.
MEMORIAL TRIBUTES
If you’d like to make a tribute in someone’s name please click Memorial Tributes and Yarzheit Donations
For more information about mourning, please click here.
HOW CAN TEMPLE ISAIAH SUPPORT TO YOU
We invite everyone who has lost a loved one to contact any of our Clergy for initial support and guidence.
SUGGESTED RESOURCES:
The Jewish Way in Death and Mourning by Maurice Lamm
Mourning and Mitzvah by Anne Brenner