There is no formalized blessing for this moment, however one may choose to meditate on the influences that their loved one had on them and offer these short prayers in their memory.

Prayer on Lighting the Yahrzeit Candle

At this moment, I pause for thought in memory of my beloved ______________ I give thanks for the blessing of life, of companionship, and of memory. I kindle the Yahrzeit light in remembrance, sustained by words of faith, comforted by precious memories. As this light burns purely and clearly, so may the blessed memory of the goodness of my dear______________ illuminate my soul. May his/her soul be given life everlasting, and may his/her memory be a source of blessing to those who knew and loved him/her.

Additional Prayer

O God, I remember tonight the life of______________ As I light this candle to his/her memory, I put my trust in You and pray that his/her memory will serve as a blessing and source of inspiration to all people who knew and loved him/her.

May God remember the soul of Ronald L. Riesberg who has passed to eternal rest. O God, I pray that you will keep the soul of my dear______________ united with us in the bond of life. In his/her memory, guide me so that I will live righteously, fulfilling Your will and serving our people. May his/her soul rest in peace and be remembered as a blessing.

O God, as I remember, Ronald L. Riesberg I pray that I may emulate all that was good and righteous in his/her life. May his/her soul be given eternal life and his/her memory always remain a comfort and source of inspiration. A link has been broken in the chain that has bound us together, yet strong bonds of home and love hold us each to the other and we give thanks for the blessing of life, of companionship, and of memory.

While kindling the light.

Sustained by words of faith, comforted by precious memories, we kindle the light in remembrance. "The human spirit is the light of Adonai." (Proverbs 20:27). As this light is pure and clear, so may the blessed memory of ______________ illumine our souls.

Zich-ro-no (Zich-ro-na) li-ve-ra-cha.
His (her) memory is a blessing.