Dear Friends,
Traditionally, we recite the Yizkor prayers four times a year - one of them being the second day of Shavuot. We take a moment to reflect, remember, and connect with our loved ones. And we ask G‑d, too, to remember the souls of family and friends who have passed away.
But we cannot suffice with memory alone, because memory, by definition, relegates the remembered entity to the past. And we must endeavor to keep our loved ones’ legacies alive and present. They must be our inspiration, ever-present in our day-to-day life. As such, we continue to live in the company of their spirits, and they, in the World of Truth, live with us.
We remember. We are inspired. And we pledge to do good in the merit of their souls. For this reason, the Yizkor service includes a pledge to tzedakah, charity, on behalf of the deceased’s souls.
To make a Yizkor contribution, click here (mention the names of your loved ones in the comments)
To learn more about the what and why of Yizkor, click here.
We hope you will join us in person to recite the Yizkor prayers on Thursday June 13 at 10 am at Chabad 69 West Street in Litchfield.
