Yizkor, in Hebrew, means "Remember." It is not only the first word of the prayer, it also represents its overall theme. In this prayer, we implore G‑d to remember the souls of our relatives and friends that have passed on
When we recite Yizkor, we renew and strengthen the connection between us and our loved one, bringing merit to the departed souls, elevating them in their celestial homes.
The main component of Yizkor is our private pledge to give charity following the holiday in honor of the deceased. By giving charity, we are performing a positive physical deed in this world, something that the departed can no longer do.
The soul gains additional merit if the memory of its good deeds spurs loved ones to improve their ways.
Yizkor Services at Chabad are open to all. No membership or payment is required. You will never be judged by your background, affiliation or society-created label. Whether you consider yourself Reform, Conservative, Orthodox, Unaffiliated, Atheist, Sephardic, Ashkenazic or anything in between; at Chabad we just consider you Jewish!
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Yom Kippur Yizkor Schedule
Yom Kippur Morning - Saturday, October 12th
Morning Services 10:00am
Torah Reading 12:00pm
Yizkor Service 12:30pm