Yahrzeit is, above all, an opportunity to recognise our mortality, to consider the ephemeral nature of our being and to contemplate the purpose of our presence on earth. We remember the lives of those that went before; where appropriate, we draw comfort from the contribution that they made to our lives and to the lives of others, and we try to draw inspiration from these reflections in order to improve our own lives.

In this section of the website, you will find essays, articles and personal reflections from a variety of sources that will provide food for thought on the Yahrzeit theme.. We invite you to read these pieces and also to submit your own thoughts to share with others. If you would like to contribute an article, please email to yizkor@ort.org.