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Yarzheit Confusion
Figuring out yarzheits is not explained thoroughly in the yarzheits or help sections. It merely states to enter a date, but does not say which date: Is it the date the person was born, the date they died, or the date they were buried? Which is it? & Why?
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Yahrzeit refers to the anniversary, according to the Hebrew calendar, of the day of death of a loved one. Alternative spellings include yahrtzeit, yortsayt, and yartzeit. On the anniversary of a death, it is the custom to light a candle to commemorate the departure of a loved one. [1]
In the form, enter the date of death (or birth or anniversary). Use the "+ Add another name" button at the bottom of the page to add additional names. After you generate a personal anniversary calendar, you will be able to print, subscribe to annual email reminders, or download a multi-year calendar feed to Apple, Google, Outlook, or other web, desktop and mobile calendar apps.
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Hi, thanks for using Hebcal.
Yahrzeit refers to the anniversary, according to the Hebrew calendar, of the day of death of a loved one. Alternative spellings include yahrtzeit, yortsayt, and yartzeit. On the anniversary of a death, it is the custom to light a candle to commemorate the departure of a loved one. [1]
In the form, enter the date of death (or birth or anniversary). Use the "+ Add another name" button at the bottom of the page to add additional names. After you generate a personal anniversary calendar, you will be able to print, subscribe to annual email reminders, or download a multi-year calendar feed to Apple, Google, Outlook, or other web, desktop and mobile calendar apps.