Ask the Rabbi
- Family and Society
- Death and Mourning
- Yartzeit - Memorial Day
Question
Is there a legitimate custom for one not to say Tachnun on the yahrtzeit of a parent?
If so, does it include Mincha the day before the yahrtzeit?
Answer
There is such a custom, though it does not include the Mincha of the day before.
Leading Prayers Shabbat Before Yahrzeit
Rabbi David Sperling | Cheshvan 6, 5779
Tachanun on Yartzeit of a parent
Rabbi Chaim Tabasky | 10 Elul 5766
Leap Year Yahrtzeit Observance
Various Rabbis | 4 Tevet 5765
