Yahrzeit

Jewish tradition understands the importance of remembering our loved ones who have died.  Thus we observe Yizkor as part of our communal holiday celebrations.  Additionally, we remember our loved ones each year on the anniversary of their passing, called in Yiddish, one's yahrzeit.  Congregants who provide Temple Beth Am's office with the names and dates of their loved one’s passing will receive a letter annually between two and three weeks prior to the observance of the yahrzeit.  As the yahrzeit approaches, we encourage families to donate to the synagogue in memory of their loved one.  Each day at minyan, the names of those whose yahrzeits are observed on that day are read.  In addition, all names for the entire week are read during both Friday evening and Saturday morning Shabbat services.   Congregants who attend minyan on Monday or Thursday morning can have the prayer known as El Malei Rahamim, God Full of Compassion, recited on behalf of their deceased loved one.  If you have not received a notice and would like one, this may mean the office does not have your yahrzeit information.  Please update your file in ShulCloud or contact the Temple Beth Am office at 954-968-4545.  If you do not know the Hebrew date of your loved one’s passing and/or do not wish to receive notices from the Temple, you can easily find out the date at www.hebcal.com where there is a link for yahrzeits.