Lighting a candle

Lighting a Memorial Candle for the Elevation of the Soul

From anywhere in the world, you have the ability to bring comfort to the souls of your dearly departed. The emissaries of the Kotel – World Prayer Center will honor the memory of the deceased with deep dedication and respect.

Memorial Ceremony at the Kotel – Lighting a memorial candle, reciting Kaddish, the Kever prayer, and reading passages from the Mishnah.

Elevation of Souls at the Kotel – Prayers and Torah study with heartfelt intention for the elevation and rectification of the departed soul. Giving charity for the elevation of souls is your way of bringing peace and joy to your loved one’s soul in the afterlife.

Memorial Candle for Fallen IDF Soldiers and Security Forces – Lighting a candle and holding a special memorial service for soldiers who fell defending the Land of Israel.

For us, each departed soul is a world in itself, and every candle we light is a meaningful and powerful moment. On the anniversary of your loved one’s passing, we illuminate and elevate their soul in the holiest place, where King Solomon wrote in Proverbs: “The candle of God is the soul of man.”