Death and Mourning

When a Loved One Dies

Rabbi Edleson wants to support you when there has been a death in your family. He is available to officiate at burials and provide pastoral care to surviving family members. He also often speaks with members before a death is imminent. Please contact the Executive Director and put “confidential” in the subject line.

Yahrzeit/Yizkor Services

Yahrzeit (Anniversary of a Death)

Members are invited to provide names of loved ones they want written and read aloud during services. Names are also added when a death occurs in a member’s family. Yahrzeit(anniversary of a death) reminders will be sent to members in advance of the specific Shabbat when the yahrzeit is observed. Contact the Executive Director to add your loved one’s name, and specify if you prefer the English or Hebrew date.

Yizkor Services (Remembrance)

Special Yizkor (remembrance) liturgy is a part of Yom Kippur, Passover, Shavuot and Sukkot services.

Memorial Plaque

You may request a plaque be lovingly placed in our Temple Sanctuary to commemorate a loved one. The plaque will include the loved one’s English name and date of death. Please click below to place your request for a commemorative plaque.

Temple Sinai Member Cemetery

Temple Sinai’s cemetery is available for family members or loved ones of our members. Click here for more information.