As the High Holy Days approach we remember that the time between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur is a sacred time filled with prayer, repentance, and the giving of tzedakah. During this special time in the Jewish year we are also reminded of the Torah’s commandment, Lizkor- to remember, and not to forget. As we look ahead to 5785 and the High Holy Days let us remember those who have come before us as well as our sacred traditions.

Many Jews observe the commandment of giving tzedakah as a way of remembering and honoring their departed loved ones. During the High Holy Days you can perform this mitzvah in many special and meaningful ways. Please see the form below where you can find many opportunities to give tzedakah in your loved one’s memory- you may want to include them as a Memorial Listing in the Folio of Memory, dedicate a prayer book or Torah commentary in their name, or if you haven’t already, please consider the most permanent of all tributes, a yahrzeit plaque in our sanctuary. As we lovingly remember our past, we help support the future of Shir Ami.

Here is an attachment to our 2023/5784 Folio if you would like to see who you've listed previously.  Please click here to view your family's yahrzeit list.

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List names of those you would like to remember in the boxes below:

Please fill out this form by September 20, 2024 or email Jodi Friedman with questions. If you are interested in honoring a loved one with a yahrzeit plaque a form can be submitted and arranged with Jodi via email. 

*The Folio of Memory for 2024/5785 will be distributed electronically to the congregation. Printed copies will be available at Yizkor on Yom Kippur and in the office thereafter.