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yahrzeitor jahrzeitIn Judaism, the anniversary of the death of a parent or close relative, commonly observed by burning a candle for an entire day. On that day, the Kaddish is recited in the synagogue, and the Torah is read. Some mark the anniversary by studying portions of the Mishna, choosing those sections from the sixth division that begin with letters from the name of the deceased. Yahrzeit developed from an early Jewish custom of fasting on the anniversaries of deaths of certain leaders, and some Jews still fast on yahrzeit. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Tandem cannot bear to have his father's yahrzeit likewise reduced to charade. A few days later, Olmert went to Sdhe Boker, the burial place of David Ben-Gurion, to speak on the 30th Yahrzeit (anniversary of burial) of Israel's founding father. It is customary for yahrzeit candles to be lighted every year in honor of a loved one who has died. |
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