National Museum of American Jewish Military History
1811 R Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20009 Phone: (202) 265-6280
Honor the Memory of Your Loved One.
Create a Memorial to Share with Family and Friends.
It is traditional to observe a Yahrzeit on the anniversary of a loved one’s death, according to the Hebrew calendar, by lighting a 24-hour candle and reciting the Kaddish. As families scatter across the globe, this site stands as a way to honor and memorialize a loved one from anywhere in the world.
*JWV membership, or veteran status, is not required to purchase a Yahrzeit.