Yahrzeit Calendar
InventarnummerM1994/024:003
TitelYahrzeit Calendar
BeschreibungGreen background; architectural elements used.
Yahrzheit 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.
Yahrzheit 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.
SchlagwortRitual Object, Yahrzeit calendars, victims, death
ObjektbezeichnungYahrzeit calendars
Format
- width: 173.00 mm
height: 284.00 mm
Sprache
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Mr. Ben Berkon