A yahrzeit marking the anniversary of the death of a loved one each year is a significant occasion. Yahrzeit observance begins at night on the Hebrew date of a loved one’s passing, as Judaism holds that a 24-hour cycle of a day begins at night. Traditionally, a 24-hour memorial candle is lit, and mourners recite Kaddish. Many people mark the passing of a loved one by learning Torah in their memory.

At the Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center, we offer our community members the opportunity to perpetuate the memory of their loved ones by supporting Torah study in Jerusalem. With a one-time contribution of either $100 or $500, on the day of your beloved’s yahrzeit, all learning at the Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center – in the Epstein/Geller/David Beit Midrash, Zucker Family Synagogue, and in-person and online programs – will be dedicated to your loved one each year. The name of your loved one will appear on the front page of our website on the day of their yahrzeit and/or on a plaque in our center depending on the option you choose. We will also recite your loved one’s name during Kaddish when minyans (prayer quorums) are in session.