Yahrzeit Calculator
Enter the date your loved one passed away. We show you the Hebrew date and the evening to light the Yahrzeit candle in the coming years, so you never miss it.
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Our free Yahrzeit calculator finds the Hebrew date of passing and the evening to light the memorial candle for the next 10 years. You can add the dates to your calendar or get an email reminder the day before. See also our Jewish calendar.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Yahrzeit?
It is the anniversary of a loved one’s passing on the Hebrew calendar. It is observed every year, especially for parents, siblings, children and a spouse.
What is done on that day?
A candle that burns for 24 hours is lit, Kaddish is said in the synagogue, and many families give tzedakah or study in their memory.
Why is the candle lit the evening before?
The Jewish day begins at sundown. That is why the Yahrzeit candle is lit at sundown the evening before the date and left burning through the day.
What if they passed away at night?
If they passed away after sunset, the Hebrew date is the next day. Check "Passed away after sunset" and the calculator takes it into account.
Why does the date change every year?
The Hebrew calendar follows the moon and adds an extra month 7 times every 19 years. That is why the Hebrew date falls on a different civil date each year.
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