Yahrzeit Donations
Yahrzeit Donation
A yahrzeit is an anniversary of a death of a loved one. Jews commemorate a yahrzeit by lighting a small candle, called a yahrzeit candle, which burns throughout the 24-hour day of the anniversary of death. The flame of the candle is a potent symbol of the flame of life that once burned brightly and illumined the lives of loved ones who mourn the loss.
Temple members are asked to provide the names and dates of death of deceased relatives for inclusion in the yahrzeit list. The synagogue office will annually notify members of the yahrzeit date, and the name of the deceased will be announced from the bimah on the Shabbat prior to the anniversary of the passing of the loved one. You may also wish to request that more than one member of your family receive notice of a yahrzeit. If you need to add a name to the yahrzeit list, please contact the Temple office at 732-251-1119 or etzchaimoffice@gmail.com.
It is customary to give a donation to a synagogue fund in memory of a loved one at the time of a yahrzeit. Select a fund below to make a donation.