One of the many things we, as Jews, can be very proud of is the premium we place on memory. Rather than turn our backs on our past, we go out of our way to revisit it, cherish it, and, above all, learn the valuable lessons it brings to bear upon our current day-to-day lives.
Yizkor, honoring the memories of our departed loved ones during the prayer services of four major festivals throughout the year: Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Pesach, and Shavuot.
In addition to asking the Almighty to ‘remember’ the souls of family members and friends who have passed, Yizkor provides us with a vital spiritual connection to them. It transforms their inspiring memory into an active source of light and blessing. For this reason, part of the Yizkor service includes a pledge to tzedakah , charity – a mitzvah done on behalf of their soul, thereby merging our two "worlds".
To sumbit a name for Yizkor to be recited, will be $36 per name.
With blessings for a happy, healthy, and sweet New Year to you and yours, we remain,
Sincerely,
Rabbi Aharon Sirota Rabbi Motti Sirota