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  2. Yahrzeit - Wikipedia

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    Other customs including being called up to the public reading of the Torah or reciting the Haftara on the preceding Shabbat, [5] [19] and sponsoring a synagogue Kiddush in honour of the deceased. [20] A lightbulb by the name of the deceased may be lit on the synagogue's Yahrzeit board. [21] Historically, fasting was also a common practice. [4]

  3. Yahrzeit candle - Wikipedia

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    Memorial candle that burns up to 26 hours A yahrzeit candle lit in memory of a loved one on the anniversary (the "yahrtzeit") of the death Special yellow Yizkor candle for Yom HaShoah An electrical memorial candle with a Hebrew inscription reading נר זכרון “Ner Zikaron” (light of remembrance) A yahrzeit candle beside a grave, in a box to protect it from the wind A yahrzeit candle on ...

  4. Grave candle - Wikipedia

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    A grave candle, grave lantern, death candle or death lantern is a type of candle or lantern, which is lit in memory of the dead or to commemorate solemn events. The form of a lantern is commonly used in Christianity , whereas candles are more common in Judaism (where they are known as the Yahrzeit candle ).

  5. Ceremonial use of lights - Wikipedia

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    A memorial candle is also lit on Yom HaShoah, a day of remembrance for all those murdered in The Holocaust. [46] A seven-day memorial candle is lit following the funeral of a spouse, parent, sibling or child. Candles are also lit prior to the onset of the Three Festivals (Sukkot, Passover and Shavuot) and the eve of Yom Kippur, and Rosh Hashana ...

  6. What is Day of the Dead? Ultimate guide to traditions, dates ...

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    The holiday begins on the evening of Oct. 31 and continues through Nov. 2. These dates coincide with the Catholic holidays of All Saints' Day (Nov. 1) and All Souls' Day (Nov. 2).

  7. List of mortuary customs - Wikipedia

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    Canonization is the declaration of a deceased person as an officially recognized saint. [4] Candlelight vigil is an outdoor assembly of people carrying candles, held after sunset in order to show support for a specific cause. [5] Cemeteries is a place where the remains of dead people are buried or otherwise interred.

  8. ‘A glimmer of light.’ How a Wake County town honored two ...

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    A person holds a candle during a vigil held outside the Apex Town Hall on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, to honor Nancy Taylor and Gabrielle Raymond, who were shot and killed in an Apex neighborhood on ...

  9. Options available if an AOL account owner passes away

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    • A copy of the will of the deceased AOL account holder giving the requester access to digital assets; or • A notice of executor or notice of administration giving the requester access to digital assets; or • A court order issued in the United States that satisfies AOL's requirements. AOL will provide you the required language for the ...