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The Unveiling Ceremony
The unveiling ceremony, traditionally officiated by a rabbi, traditionally occurs approximately 12 months after the burial, and may occur any time after 30 days from the burial. During this ritual, family and friends may gather to recite prayers, share memories and unveil the monument. See a sample unveiling service
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Yahrzeit
Yahrzeit recognizes the anniversary of a loved one’s passing in accordance with the Hebrew calendar. A candle is lit at sundown the night prior to the Yahrzeit date and burns for twenty-four hours. Families may also visit the cemetery, place stones on the grave, or adhere to other customs and traditions.
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Yizkor
Yizkor represents the public mourning observance, bringing together the community of the bereaved. Recited four times annually (on Yom Kippur, Shemini Atzeret, the 8th Day of Passover, and the 2nd Day of Shavuot), this series of prayers honors the deceased's memory in a communal setting and asks mourners to give tzedahah in memory of those who have passed. The Torah reinforces these customs in the passages recited on these dates. In addition, many families commemorate their loved ones through the lighting of a yizkor candle, reciting additional prayers, visiting a cemetery, or planting a tree in Israel.
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