Pronounced: YAHR-tzite (long i), Origin: Yiddish, anniversary of a death on the Jewish calendar.
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Whether you've lost a loved one or are simply paying a shiva visit, these words and phrases are helpful to know.
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The Jewish Day of Atonement is not a sad day, and so it's appropriate to greet people warmly.