Tag: Yahrtzeit

Rav Chaim and Rebbetzin Batsheva Kanievsky were a deeply inspirational couple known for providing solace to the Jewish community.
The text reflects on the power and importance of prayer (tefillah) in the face of challenging times, particularly in light of recent tragic events in Eretz Yisrael.
The Jewish calendar's leap day in Adar, observed during a leap year, adds a full month to correct for discrepancies between lunar and solar years maintaining the holiday of Passover in the spring.
The article commemorates the 135th yahrtzeit (anniversary of death) of Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch, a prominent leader of Ashkenaz Jewry in the 19th century.
This article provides a concise summary of various halachic guidelines related to mourning and bereavement in Jewish law.
A gabbai's role in a synagogue is multifaceted and requires a range of skills.
In this 18Forty Podcast episode honoring the yahrtzeit of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, Professor Jonathan Haidt discusses the impact and legacy of the late Rabbi.