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Connecting Through Memory: A Yizkor Workshop for Yom Kippur

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Connecting Through Memory

A Yizkor Workshop for Yom Kippur

With Yael Flusberg and Rabbanit Dalia Davis

Why is the experience of remembering those we have lost is part of Yom Kippur?

For centuries, Jews have included the powerful Yizkor memorial service as part of our High Holiday prayers.

Jewish teachings hold that when Yizkor is recited, the veil between the living and the dead is lifted; our loved ones are close and listening.

There is a deeper meaning to Yizkor, and why it is part of our Yom Kippur liturgy.

Join us in this touchpoint to Yizkor as we explore this opportunity for remembering and connecting in community. We will use guided meditation, writing and discussion to deepen the intentionality that Yizkor holds. Expect an experiential-rich evening together, and know that you will not need to share unless you choose to do so.

Bring a small candle and your favorite pen and paper.

This workshop is intended for anyone who has lost anyone dear to them. Anyone.

No previous experience with formal prayer service or knowledge of Hebrew required. This will be accessible to all.

Join us Thursday, September 17th @ 8:00-9:30pm ET

Please invite someone you think might want to be with us, too.



This gathering welcomes women* 12+ and learners of all backgrounds.

SVIVAH is dependent on the generosity of those who choose to invest in a powerful community of women. As always, cost should never be a barrier to anything SVIVAH, but if you can, please help us show respect to our speakers/facilitators for their time and expertise.

If you would like to sponsor this gathering in honor or in memory of someone special, email us here.

Questions about ZOOM or about this gathering? Email connect@svivah.org

*SVIVAH defines "Jewish woman" as anyone wishing to be included in a circle of Jewish women. If you want to be here, we want you to be here.


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