Yahrzeit
or Jahr·zeit
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.
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How to use Yahrzeit in a sentence
"I have 'Yahrzeit' for my mother," explained Jo Lewis, glancing toward the taper after greeting his visitors.
Other Things Being Equal | Emma WolfThere would be no Yahrzeit light burning for twenty-four hours.
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British Dictionary definitions for Yahrzeit
/ (ˈjɔːtsaɪt) /
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
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