Walking Out for Yizkor

In many synagogues it is customary for people with living parents to walk out of the sanctuary for the Yizkor memorial service. This has been explained in many ways, with most explanations involving the evil eye or liturgical concerns. This article examines the origin of the Yizkor service and its c...

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Published in:Zutot
Main Author: Ron, Zvi (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill 2017
In: Zutot
Further subjects:B Yizkor custom liturgy memorial evil eye
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Summary:In many synagogues it is customary for people with living parents to walk out of the sanctuary for the Yizkor memorial service. This has been explained in many ways, with most explanations involving the evil eye or liturgical concerns. This article examines the origin of the Yizkor service and its connection to the collection of monetary donations in honor of the deceased. This practice, connecting Yizkor with donations, is proposed as a significant factor that those with living parents would not participate in this service.
ISSN:1875-0214
Contains:In: Zutot
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1163/18750214-12341286