Yeshivish glossary term
yahrzeit candle
יאָרצײַט ליכט
Meaning
- memorial candle lit for a yahrzeit
- yahrzeit light
Alternate spellings
yartzeit candle, yahrzeit licht
Usage and context
A candle or light traditionally kindled for a yahrzeit and certain memorial occasions.
- Category
- mourning - memorial
- Language origin
- mixed
Example in Yeshivish
She lit a yahrzeit candle before nightfall.
Plain-English example
She lit a memorial candle for the anniversary of the death.