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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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Brill
2017
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In: |
Zutot
Year: 2017, Volume: 14, Issue: 1, Pages: 32-48 |
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. |
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ISSN: | 1875-0214 |
Contains: | In: Zutot
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Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1163/18750214-12341286 |