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Four matte glass candle jars in willow green, ocean blue, linen, and chestnut, arranged in a row on a light beige surface with soft shadows. Each jar is printed with the brand name 'KISLEV' vertically.

Memory Deserves Light

Yahrzeit Memorial Candles made for reflection & remembrance.
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In Jewish tradition, candles are considered to represent our souls. When a soul departs from this world, it leaves behind a dark void. The Memorial Candle serves to replenish this light.

Four glass candles in matte colors—chestnut, ocean blue, willow green, and linen—arranged on a light stone surface. Each candle has the brand name 'KISLEV' printed vertically on the side.
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LIGHTING A MEMORIAL CANDLE

In Jewish tradition, a Memorial Candle is lit to remember and honor someone who has died. It is commonly called a yahrzeit candle or Ner Neshama (Hebrew for “soul candle”).

The phrase Ner Neshama comes from a verse in Proverbs 20:27:

“The soul of a person is the candle of God, searching all the innermost parts.”

The flame represents the soul and this verse is the primary biblical source for the custom of lighting a memorial candle in Jewish tradition: the human soul is compared to a flame; steady and rising toward the heavens. This simple act of lighting a candle carries emotional and spiritual weight in Jewish mourning practice.

Rather than expecting grief to dissipate over the passage of time, Judaism provides a ritual that allows mourners to return to remembrance again and again. Not only a way of honoring a departed loved one, it is established as a ritual for the living. 

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A matte ocean blue cylindrical candle jar with the brand name 'KISLEV' printed vertically on the front, set against a warm beige background with soft diagonal shadows.
An ocean blue cylindrical candle jar with 'KISLEV' printed vertically on the front, set on a reflective wooden surface against a textured beige wall with warm sunlight and a dried leaf.

Ocean Memorial Candle

$42.00

A matte willow green glass jar candle with the brand name 'KISLEV' printed vertically on the front, set against a neutral beige background.
A close-up of a matte willow green cylindrical candle with the brand name 'KISLEV' printed vertically and horizontally on the front, set against a soft, warm beige background.

Willow Memorial Candle

$42.00

A matte glass candle jar with the brand name 'KISLEV' printed vertically in dark brown on the front, set against a warm beige background with soft diagonal shadows.
A matte linen glass candle jar with the brand name 'KISLEV' printed in dark brown on the front, set against a soft, warm off-white background.

Linen Memorial Candle

$42.00

A matte glass candle jar in a warm chestnut brown color, featuring the brand name 'KISLEV' vertically on the front, set against a minimalist beige background with soft diagonal light shadows.
A matte glass candle jar in a muted chestnut brown color, standing on a stone surface with dried flowers and a bowl in the background. The brand name 'KISLEV' is printed vertically on the front.

Chestnut Memorial Candle

$42.00

"I can't believe I went this long without fully understanding the concept of lighting a memorial candle. I did it because it was a ritual we all observe in my family but now I realize there are so many more spiritual layers to it. It's the first time I felt like I performed the ritual correctly."

– Michael R.

"My mentor from graduate school was the most special person in my life and there is no one to say Kaddish for him but I lit this candle and I cried my eyes out because it felt like I properly honored his memory."

– Alex V.

"As someone who both observes the yahrzeit tradition AND loves lighting pretty candles...I am SO happy there's now a candle that is both true to the ritual and gorgeous to look at." 

– Yocheved S.

"I bought this candle for my co-worker who wasn't familiar with yahrzeit candles and it was so meaningful that she actually cried when she lit the candle."

– Stephen E.
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WHY 'KISLEV'?

Kislev, the ninth month of the Jewish calendar, is most closely associated with Chanukah, and its spiritual themes of light and perseverance are deeply rooted in that story. In Jewish mysticism, Kislev represents trust in the unseen - acting with faith even when outcomes are unclear - which is why it is considered one of the most hopeful months of the year. Kislev typically falls during the darkest part of the calendar year, and this timing is intentional: it is known as the month of miracles, symbolizing the universe’s openness to divine light and spiritual renewal precisely when darkness feels most present. 

Spiritually, Kislev is woven with themes of inner strength and the quiet knowing that light already exists, even before it can be seen. It teaches that light is most powerful when darkness is greatest. In Kabbalah, Kislev is linked to the belief that every soul contains an inextinguishable flame, and that even a single small light - like one candle - can have cosmic impact.

It is our deepest hope that partaking in this ancient ritual, centered on remembrance and comfort, will resonate with you and invite you into the Jewish community with a warm embrace. May we all be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. 

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“Finally, a memorial candle that is as beautiful as the ritual itself.” 

- Deborah G.

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“I’ve used memorial candles for years, but the KISLEV candle feels different. It’s beautiful, elevated, and makes the ritual feel so much more meaningful.”

- Gila H.

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“The KISLEV candle is such an upgrade from the traditional memorial candles I’ve used until now. I used to light the candle and walk away after a minute. This time I had it on my desk and it felt more comforting to watch it flicker throughout the day.”

- Sarah S.

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