YIZKOR, in Hebrew, means “Remember.” It is not only the first word of the prayer, it also represents its overall theme. In this prayer, we implore G‑d to remember the souls of our relatives and friends that have passed on.
When we recite Yizkor, we renew and strengthen the connection between us and our loved one, bringing merit to the departed souls, elevating them in their celestial homes.
The video above features a scrolling list of names of those who have passed on, as submitted by their family members from Elwood Shule. Ronny Kowadlo recites the Kel Molei Rachamim memorial prayer in the background, followed by a translation by Rabbi Shmuel Karnowsky.