Yahrzeit
or Jahr·zeit
[ yahr-tsahyt, yawr- ]
nounJudaism.
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.
Origin of Yahrzeit
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British Dictionary definitions for Yahrzeit
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
Origin of Yahrzeit
1Yiddish, from Middle High German jārzīt anniversary; see year, tide 1
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