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Yizkor

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Yiz·kor  (yz-kôr, yzkr)
n.
A Jewish memorial service for the dead.

[Hebrew yizkr, may (God) remember, from zkar, to remember; see kr in Semitic roots.]

Yizkor [ˈjizkor]
n
(Non-Christian Religions / Judaism) Judaism a memorial prayer included in the liturgy for certain festivals
[from Hebrew, literally: let him remember]


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Off to Yizkor services, remembrances of the departed, at my very left-wing temple.
We are honored to present a unique and inspirational Kol Nidre (this evening) and Yizkor Memorial Service (Monday) for World Jewry, many of whom are unable to get to a synagogue," synagogue founder Rabbi David Baron said.
28: Morning services at 10; Yizkor memorial service at 1 p.
 
 
 
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