Memorial Prayers
During Orthodox services, we are able to recite a memorial prayer for your departed relatives up to and including grandparents. This recitation will take place either after an Aliyah or after the hagbaah.
Memorial Prayer requests must always be accompanied by a full Hebrew name to include "ben...." or "bat...."
However, if you are an OJC member, we would advise you to contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. who will forward your relatives' names and (preferably*) Hebrew date of death to the monthly lists. A reminder from the OJC will then alert you annually in advance of the yahrzeit date.
If your request is more immediate, this recitation can still be made if you are present in shul.
* If you don't have a Hebrew date, please provide us with an English date and we will convert it for you.