Yizkor is a memorial prayer recited in Jewish tradition to honor the memory of deceased loved ones. It is typically said during specific holidays, such as Yom Kippur and Pesach, as well as during the Shavuot festival. The prayer serves as a way for the living to remember and reflect on the lives of those who have passed away. The word "Yizkor" means "may He remember" in Hebrew, emphasizing the hope that God will remember the souls of the departed. During the recitation, congregants often light a candle in memory of their loved ones, creating a solemn atmosphere of remembrance and connection to the past.