(Yiddish) The anniversary of a death, usually marked by the lighting of a 24-hour yahrzeit candle and the recitation of Kaddish, the memorial prayer. For U.S. Jews, the unveiling of the headstone usually takes place on or around the first yahrzeit.
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Professional group for people leading schools in Reconstructionist congregations
Professional association of Reconstructionist rabbis
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