Category: Yahrzeit
Yahrzeit 2025 – Katie in our hearts
Tonight and tomorrow we light candles for the one and only Katie Kramer, as we remember her on the 11th anniversary of her passing. We still remember her jovial laugh and welcoming smile. And how she helped so many of us get through the tough spots in our lives. She advocated for so many individuals, ...
Yahrzeit 2024 – 10 years of Katie’s love enduring
Hello loved ones! Starting tonight at sundown we light candles again for and to remember and celebrate dear Katie, whom passed on 10 years ago tomorrow. Doesn’t seem possible that so much time has passed as our memories of Katie’s joy and wisdom can seem so clear still. I know she is watching over her ...
Yahrzeit Candles Lit For Katie
Tonight and tomorrow we light candles to remember the Katie whom filled our lives with joy and guided us with her wisdom and smarts. Tomorrow marks 9 years since we lost the bright flame that burned in Katie, and that hopefully still is continuing to warm your hearts still. Join us in lighting a candle ...
Yahrzeit for Katie starting at sundown tonight
Hi all – Tomorrow marks the sad day 9 years ago when our Katie left us…. Tonight starting at sundown wherever you are we follow the Jewish tradition of Yahrzeit by lighting a candle during the following 24 hours. Some use special Memorial candles that burn 24 hours lit on this eve. Others use a ...
July 13th, 2022 – Yahrzeit for Katie
On July 13th, and the evening before for some, we lit candles for Katie’s Yahrzeit… You are always in our hearts Katie. And we still feel your warmth, smile and wisdom everyday as we remember you and keep you close! As Katie wished for us all… May you let your little light shine on! If ...
Yahrzeit for Katie
This evening starting at sundown we light memorial candles for our dear Katie for the tradition of Yahrzeit. Tomorrow marks 7 years since she left us too soon. If you wish to, light a candle tonight or tomorrow, or remember her in your own way, as we collectively honor Katie’s memory. I hope all know ...
Yahrzeit approaching – Candles and tributes Mon and Tues
Hi all – we celebrated Katie’s birthday on the 30th and I hope you all did something good for yourselves as Katie would have wanted you to. July 13th marks seven years since Katie left us too soon. I have been going through old photos and my heart warms seeing Katie’s infectious smile that is ...
Yahrzeit for Katie
This evening marks the beginning of the Yahrzeit for Katie. This Jewish tradition of remembrance of a loved one’s passing, begins at sundown the evening before, and lasts through the day of. So beginning this sundown, we light our candles for Katie and remember her love of others and life itself. For many, not a ...
Never an easy day, but a wild coincidence happened…
Yesterday still was a tough day for many, even after 5 years. Missing Katie, missing Nate too and hoping he is thriving in Germany. Things peak at expected and surprise times. Here are a few candles for Katie love, and then I’ll share something weird that happened yesterday of all days, in the wilds of ...
Remembrance approaching…
July 13th is a tough day for sure. The Jewish tradition of Yahrzeit involves lighting a candle that burns for 24 hours, at sundown the evening before. Though any candles can be used (Yahrzeit candles are available at some grocery stores) and some folks light candles on the day being remembered. I will do a ...