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https://yahadut.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/03-14-16.jpeg16231080The anniversary of a death is called yahrzeit in Yiddish. The Sages tell us that each year, on this day, the deceased is once again judged by the heavenly court. This is because even after a person’s life has ended, their influence has not. If it turns out the children they left behind are sinning, their soul should be punished for this, as they did not educate them properly. In contrast, if the children are elevating themselves by doing good deeds, the deceased must have educated them properly, and their memory continues to have a positive effect. The soul is uplifted and receives heavenly reward. Therefore, on the yahrzeit, it is customary for children to study more Torah than usual, do good deeds, give charity, and say Kaddish. Some fast on this day as an expression of repentance. Those who find fasting difficult may give charity instead. There used to ...