For many, recognizing Yizkor is a very important time. It is a time to remember. Yizkor means "remembrance" in Hebrew. Yizkor occurs four times a year on the following holidays: Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Passover and Shavuot. It is a common Jewish belief that by participating in Yizkor, and giving charity in that person’s name, helps his or her soul gain merit from our good deeds.   A Yahrzeit Candle is lit at sundown on the days below:   The anniversary of a death. ( The Yahrzeit date) The eve of Yom Kippur (Kol Nidre). The night of Shemini Atzeret (the 8th night of Sukkot) The last night of Passover. The second night of Shavuot   See upcoming Yizkor dates below:

Year	22 Nissan	7 Sivan	10 Tishrei	22 Tishrei
	8th Day of Passover	2nd Day of Shavuot	Yom Kippur	8th Day of Sukkot
2021	Apr. 4	May 18	Sept. 16	Sept. 28
2022	Apr. 23	June 6	Oct. 5	Oct. 17
2023	Apr. 13	May 27	Sept. 25	Oct. 7
2024	Apr. 30	June 13	Oct. 12	Oct. 24
2025	Apr. 20	June 3	Oct. 2	Oct. 14
2026	Apr. 9	May 23	Sept. 21	Oct. 3