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Special Occasions Graduation In bygone times, a diploma was a piece of parchment or sheepskin, rolled up as a scroll, and tied with a ribbon. Today, diplomas are generally flat. Schools identify themselves by the colors of the cap and gown, and by the color of the tassel on the cap. Roses are a traditional gift to the graduate. Bon Voyage When people we care about go on a trip, we want them to have a safe journey. So we wish them the Hebrew equivalent of "Bon Voyage," or Nesiyah Tovah, literally "a good trip." Sometimes we offer a wish in Yiddush, gei gezunterhait, "go in good health." If you order a kosher meal on an airplane, it will come packaged with a copy of the Hebrew "Traveler's Prayer," T'fillat Ha- Derech. This prayer is traditionally recited just before leaving and just before returning. Yahrzeit The yahrzeit candle is lit on the anniversary of the death of a loved one. It is lit in the evening and allowed to burn until it goes out. A yahrzeit candle burns for about 25 hours. There is no special prayer for lighting a yahrzeit candle. A candle is also lit at home when Yizkor is said in the synagogue. Yizkor means "remembrance" or Memorial Service. Yizkor is recited four times a year, on major holidays. |
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