A 'yahrzeit candle' is what is also known as a 'memorial candle' meaning a soul candle in Yiddish which is used to remember the dead in Judaism. This kind of candle is also lit on the eve of Yom Kippur and Holocaust Remembrance Day and can burn up to 26 hours. Here at Judaica WebStore we have a great selection of candles for you to choose from to ensure you have the right one for every occasion.