What is Yizkor ?
Yizkor is a beautiful Jewish memorial prayer — a sacred pause, four times a year, to remember those we love and carry with us. Recited on Yom Kippur, Pesach, Shemini Atzeret, and Shavuot, it's a moment of reflection, connection, and love — held close to the Torah, just before it returns to the Ark.
Remembering Loved Ones on Shavuot
If you're unable to join us in synagogue for Yizkor on the second day of Shavuot, we'd be honored to include your loved ones in our prayers.To have their names mentioned, simply make a donation using the form on this page. In the comment field, please include the name of your loved one and their mother's name (e.g., Yitzchak ben Sarah or Rachel bat Sarah).
Why Tzedakah?
At the heart of Yizkor is a call to action — the prayer itself asks us to give tzedakah in memory of those we've lost. It's not just a custom; it's a way of continuing their legacy, elevating their neshamah (soul), and turning remembrance into something real and lasting. Your gift through MADA goes directly to families and individuals in need — bringing dignity, warmth, and relief to our community. In that way, your loved one's memory lives on — not only in words, but in acts of kindness that touch real lives.
