Mourner's Kaddish
Kaddish, also known as the "Mourner's Prayer," is said in honor of the deceased. This prayer focuses on life, promise and honor of family and individuals of the Jewish faith.
Reciting Kaddish
Kaddish has been said for nearly 2,000 years to honor and commemorate parents and loved ones who have passed away. Kaddish must be said in a quorum of ten, which is called a minyan. Before saying Kaddish, a portion of the torah must be read. Reciting the Mourner's Kaddish is one of the greatest mitzvahs, a true act of kindness. The recognized prayer is said in the Jewish faith and is one of the fundamental traditions. The Mourner's Kaddish is a beautiful prayer that reflects on life, tradition and family. Traditionally, the Kaddish is said daily for 11 months after the passing of a parent, and again on the Yahrzeit, the anniversary of the passing of your loved one. Many in Jewish faith try to adhere to this time honored tradition and recite the Kaddish in accordance with the Jewish beliefs. However, unfortu
nately there may be instances where an individual may not be able to recite the prayer. According to the torah, all Jews are one, so if and when needed another Jew may recite the Kaddish for another individual in these instances.
View the Mourner's Kaddish as provided by the Central Conference of American Rabbis below:
