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In Jewish tradition, it is customary to honor the memory of loved ones with name plaques placed on sanctuary walls. Individual names are illuminated on their yahrzeit (anniversary of their death). Memory Lights the World is a way to honor your loved one’s legacy that transcends geographical boundaries, allowing you to see your loved one’s name, picture and story from anywhere in the world during their yahrzeit.
Your Memory Lights the World package includes:
Choose from options including a virtual plaque, memory page, and memorial writing assistance
Make a tax-deductible donation to Ritualwell
Enter the details of your loved one
Tax Deductible Donation
The Memory Lights the World package is evergreen: with your tax-deductible donation, your loved one’s name will be lit on our memorial wall annually on their yahrzeit date.
Choose from one of the packages below to start preserving your loved one’s memory:
If you need a different arrangement, such as a monthly donation plan, please reach out: ritualwell@reconstructingjudaism.org
Many Jewish people observe the yahrzeit on the Hebrew date of a loved one’s passing while others observe the date on the Western calendar. We have chosen the latter date for Memory Lights the World. If you would like us to edit the day that your loved one’s name is illuminated, please email us at ritualwell@reconstructiongjudaism.org.
Your tribute story can highlight the aspects of your loved one’s life that stand out for you, that can include the values they lived by. Consider what mattered most to them, their favorite activities, places, and experiences: draw on the memories that are most vivid for you. Your story can take many creative forms, including visual art and poetry.
Yes, you can create a memorial page for all of your loved ones.
Your loved one’s plaque and story will be prepared within 5-7 business days.
Your package is evergreen; their name will remain on our wall and will be lit annually on their yahrzeit date.
Yes, email us at ritualwell@reconstructiongjudaism.org with any changes.
Each memorial page is for one loved one. For more than one plaque, please contact us for adjustments.
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