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Yahrzeit Observance

Yahrzeit Observance

One of the beautiful and longstanding customs of Judaism is honoring the memories of loved ones by observing the anniversary of their passing.

To observe this Yahrzeit, it is customary to:

Attend the Shabbat morning service immediately prior to the Yahrzeit when the name of your loved one will be announced.

Light a Yahrzeit candle to mark the beginning of the Yahrzeit at sundown.

Make a charitable contribution in memory of your loved one;

Recite Kaddish at the daily services.

BJC Yahrzeit List 

To add a name to BJC Yahrzeit list and/or make a contribution to the Yahrzeit Fund in memory of your loved one, please submit the form below.  

(first and last name)
Hebrew Name w/father's Hebrew Name (if known)Transliterated
(father/mother etc)
(Time of passing)
(optional)

 

Perpetual Memorial Plaque - Order Form

You may wish to establish a Perpetual Memorial by purchasing a memorial plaque, which is engraved with the name and date of passing of a loved one. The plaque is displayed on a memorial board in the sanctuary, whose accompanying light is kindled during the month of the Yahrzeit and during Yizkor services.

In addition to the annual Yahrzeit reminder, perpetually memorialized names are automatically included in our annual Yizkor (memorial) booklet.

Loved ones who are memorialized with a plaque also have their names read at the end of Shabbat services the week preceding their Yartzeit.

To order a memorial plaque please submit the order form:
 



 


 
(first and last name)

 
Hebrew Name w/father's Hebrew Name (if known)Transliterated

 
(father/mother etc)

 

 
(Time of passing)

 


 
($500 per plaque)


 

 

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