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Yahrzeit
or Jahr·zeit
[ yahr-tsahyt, yawr- ]
noun
, Judaism.
- the anniversary of the death of a parent, sibling, child, or spouse, observed by lighting a memorial lamp or candle the night before and reciting the Kaddish at the evening service of the day before and at the morning and afternoon services of the day itself.
Yahrzeit
/ ˈjɔːtsaɪt /
noun
- Judaism the anniversary of the death of a close relative, on which it is customary to kindle a light and recite the Kaddish and also, in some communities, to observe a fast
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Yahrzeit1
Yiddish, from Middle High German jārzīt anniversary; see year , tide 1
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Example Sentences
"I have 'Yahrzeit' for my mother," explained Jo Lewis, glancing toward the taper after greeting his visitors.
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There would be no Yahrzeit light burning for twenty-four hours.
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