Yahrzeit Calculator
Calculate the Yahrzeit (anniversary of death) based on the Hebrew calendar. Enter the date of death to find the corresponding Yahrzeit date in the Gregorian calendar.
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How to Use the Yahrzeit Calculator
- Enter the date of death in the Gregorian calendar using the date picker (format: YYYY-MM-DD).
- Indicate if death occurred after sunset by selecting "Yes" or "No" from the dropdown. If "Yes," the calculator treats the death as occurring on the next Hebrew day.
- Click "Calculate Yahrzeit" to get the result.
- View the next Yahrzeit date displayed in Gregorian format (weekday, month, day, year) along with the corresponding Hebrew date (month/day/year).
- Note: The calculator uses a simplified conversion algorithm. For precise results, consider using a dedicated Hebrew calendar library.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yahrzeit is the anniversary of a person's death according to the Hebrew calendar, observed by reciting Kaddish and lighting a memorial candle.
The Yahrzeit is observed on the same Hebrew date as the death. If death occurred after sunset, the next Hebrew day is used.
This calculator uses a simplified conversion. For accurate results, consider using a dedicated Hebrew date library or consulting a Jewish calendar.