Yahrzeit Calendar
Object numberM1994/024:004
TitleYahrzeit Calendar
DescriptionYahrzheit is a Yiddish word meaning anniversary of a death. It is the yearly anniversary of a loved one’s death (traditionally the anniversary of the Hebrew date, not the Gregorian date). Jews observe yahrzeit at home by lighting a special long-burning candle in memory of the deceased.
Subjectdeath, Yahrzeit calendars
Object nameYahrzeit calendars
Language
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Mr. Ben Berkon