Prayers & Rituals
Blessings & Prayers
To listen to audio recordings of Shabbat blessings, including the candle blessings, the Kiddush prayer, and blessings before and after meals, click here. You can also learn more at the following resources:
Yahrzeit Candle & Mourner’s Kaddish
This is a memorial candle that is lit on the anniversary of the death of the loved one. Traditionally, the Mourner’s Kaddish is recited at this time.
The Mourner’s Kaddish
Note: The Mourner’s Kaddish is a translation taken from Mishkan T’filah: A Reform Siddur. Translations (c) 2007 by Central Conference of American Rabbis. Used by permission of Central Conference of American Rabbis. All rights reserved.
Guides
The following links will provide useful guides and take you to the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) website, The Jewish Virtual Library website, and My Jewish Learning website.