The Meaning of Kaddish

Thank you for a better world

A friend forwarded this to on the Yartzeit of my dear husband....beautifully stated. Reminded me of him so much. I'm sure my friend felt the same way. Thanks, Dan..luv, Cathy

a message that reaches to our innermost needs and thoughts. Keep 'em coming, Aish!!

That was exactly what I needed to see! It helped me to start my day with the right attitude!

FOR SO LONG MY MOM WOULD SAY THE IMPORTANCE OF KADDISH , AND HOW IT ELEVATES THE SOUL , I WOULD BE CLUELESS UNTIL NOW THANK YOU :)))

Loved it! Give us more like this!

You are incredible! What a powerful thought to think of each time we hear kadish and beyond!

I'll never think of the Kaddish the same way again. Thanks.

Charlie, your videos are so inspirational. I enjoy them so much. Kol Hakavod!

This video touched me deeply. My father's yartzeit is a few months away and I am making sure I can read Kaddish fluently. Thanks for this inspirational video.

Brought back the seven years I went to Hebrew school.

I felt that it would be interesting if you translated into English the Kaddish, and explained it.

Wonderful !

You're awesome, Charlie. Your messages are always engaging, eloquent and inspirational. Kol Hakavod! Keep up the good work.

I am a Hindu. I have subscribed to Aish.com for sometime now. I find the articles good. This morning I almost deleted this by mistake and I'm glad I stopped in time. I listened to the message and it brought tears - of sadness, understanding and peace. I lost my Dad 25 years ago. It was hard for the family. He was my best friend and will always be my hero. Thank you once again.

This should be done by anyone who has faith in God, not just Jews, but others as well. Wouldn't the world be a better place for all, if each of us did this?

Thank you Aish ~ you've just made my day.

This was a lovely and 'right on' video. I'm not Jewish, but have family and friends who are, and I'm learning so much more by what I read and watch here! No matter what our individual beliefs are, we all want to remain in contact with the person we loved so very much after their soul leaves their body. Having lost two siblings, I have always embraced the concept of the spirit or the soul. Thanks so much for sharing your version!

This video is very fitting to see, especially on the day of Rav Elyashiv zt''l petirah

Thank you and please keep reminding us of our purpose.

Took awhile to get to the valid points, but I am not double-parked. Will process the presentation & share with others. Shalom. Jerry

So beautiful and meaningful! Thank you for this explanation!

please add my email to your list thanx

Awesome.

This was a beautiful presentation of how we get caught up in things that really don't matter. Instead, we should focus our thoughts on God's fulfillment for us and others and internalize that information! Thank you!

What you said is beautiful and brought me to tears. Everything. The word emotion can be split into E for energy and Motion, and surely it is emotion that brings us to our knees, as mourning comes to us all. I believe, Charlie Harary, that we're moving fast into a new state of consciousness, and that sensitivity IS key. What you said, the eloquence and beauty of this, IS truth. We can never hear this message enough, and perhaps those who see it, keep repeating it, because this in itself is what is the impetus of holy, what is wholly true. It's all God as prays is to praise. Thank You.

/* The images portray the pigmentation of one particular group - It would be nice to see images of Jews who happen to be Black. The sermon-Kaddish was to the point, and simply beautiful. Thank you Rabbi Peace and Love, Greg. */

some trees are always rotten, but G´D´s forest is always growing in the right direction. Thank you Charlie for your lesson

What a beautiful metaphor and explanation on The Meaning of Kaddish. Thank you, Lisa

What better way to honour one's parents!

Though I do not understand half of this, it made me all misty eyed. I didn't grow up knowing I was Jewish. My mom died very young, but maybe if daughters do this as well, I will visit her grave one day and say this for her.

I lost my way and now I truly understand the meaning and need to remember who I am in this world.

This is the best explanantion of the Kaddish I've ever heard.

Simply well said Thanks

A powerful message in a beautiful package!

Thank you. I, too, have said Kaddish, but didn't understand the purpose, beyond remembering those I say it for. I have shared with friends that the Lord's Prayer is based upon the Kaddish; now I can understand why it, too, is an important prayer for people,

Last night we had a Yahzheidt and I was a member of the minyon . You put it very well- it gave me the opportunity to ask for my prayers to help elevate the souls of all those I have touched, touch, and will touch. Well done!

Aish provides excellent commentary on current Jewish life. always worth watching and listening. Thank you!

Your messages are always so insightful and helpful. You are truly fulfilling your mission of Tikkun Olam.

I noticed that the video had been posted last week but for some reason (Ha we know that it was from Hashem) I did not watch it until this morning after hearing of the petira of HaGoan HaRav Elyishav Z"TL. There is nothing we can do or is there? We can work on our kavannah as we respond to Kaddish and be thankful if we don't have to say it ourselves. Don't rush out of shul before the last Kaddish is said or talk during it. I am not trying to holier than thou. As a 53 year old wife and mother I have heard Kaddish recited for my mother since I was 16 and for my father starting six years ago.

This is an encouraging way to exalt the Name of God and our purpose on earth.

It is the Nation of Israel that keeps the entire humanity and the whole world alive. Shalom.

Our connection to G'd and our departed ones Well spoken

EXCELLENT AND THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Message sent from Heaven on the very day I needed to remember what my mission is. Thanks Rabi.

Beautiful and succinct

Awesome!!! Thanks again for another fantastic message.

A lovely way to start my Wednesday morning. Todah!

Sometimes you know WHAT you feel, but you can't even find the words to express it to YOURSELF. This video expresses it. Thank You.

What an inspirational video about an emotionally charged subject. It made me think of how we honored our parents during life and continue to honor them after their passing..

What a beautiful message.

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Dear Charlie, It is always a great pleasure to watch and listen your smart and insightful perspective. Keep it up. Thanks a lot

If we only learned " tikun olam" in school , I bet it could have brought many of us closer to having a connection to Hashem!! Then we would see that each of us have a mission.... Our own little project to complete. Once again... A winner video!! A " hi 5" to you!!

This was exactly what I needed to hear right now. I was lost within the trees and The Almighty just guided me to a way to see the forest. Thank You.

I'm currently saying Kaddish for my father. The knowledge that my effort is helping my Dad continue his mission gives me tremendous focus, purpose, and comfort. Thank you and Kol Hakavod for your thoughtful words of kindness.

Two weeks ago my grandfather passed away, my father, his only son, sat shiva and started to say kadish every day since then. This definetely would help him to inject more meaning into the kaddish. I told him thatyou made it for him, in the exact time he needed it. Thanks a lot !

This Thursday, 29th of Tevet, is my father's first yahrzeit and I was deeply moved by this explanation and presentation. Thank you for making it available to see. I will pay it forward and try to use it for others as well. Yasher Koach.

When my parents were niftar my brother said kaddish at each of their burials. I am the only one out of 3 siblings who is religious, but I tried to impress upon my brother what an important thing he did. I hope it made some kind of impression.

well done , conveys truth, that we seem to not want to face, real importance of life, give glory to HASHEM AND YOUR DAD OR YOUR MOM OR YOUR WIFE OR YOUR HUSBAND, OR YOUR BELOVED CHILDREN, OR YOUR SISTER OR YOUR BROTHER, OR BEST BEST FRIEND, AMEN GIVING THANKS UNTO L-RD FOR YOUR CREATIVE WAY OF EXPRESSION, THAT HITS THE HEART, WITH TRUTH AND LOTS OF LOVE..THANK YOU BLESS YOU

Very good piece, made even better by your having kept the music at a very low level so we could hear every word. Thanks.....

Perfectly put AMEN!

always amazing to watch.....

Kaddish is important and should be said. Takkun Olam is used by some jews who are not aware of the problems Israel faces both from within and without. They are always critical of Israel and lose sight of the need to support and defend the Jewish State in an anti-semetic world.

Regards, Jacques

Charlie Harary has scored another goal with this video on saying Kaddish. Shkoiach!!!

Outstanding! Charlie is simply magnificent. Am not sure that the friend's father KNEW that his purpose in life was to bring Godliness into the world. If he did -- why didn't he make sure that his son knew something about the Jewish religion? I should think that each person's purpose is more specific than the broad "bring Godliness." As a follower of the Lucreshishe rebbe (little-known but intensely holy), I learned that each neshamah has its own unique mission. Thus, the deceased father had some nekudah p'nimis (inner divine message) that the son is required to complete. Kaddish is indeed the way to do it! But my quibble is secondary. The ikkar (essence) is 'C' for Charlie -- and for Captivating, Charismatic, Coruscating and non-Caloric. "Col haCavod."

My mother died of cancer 7 yrs ago, and while I did say Kaddish I never felt it really helped me, but after watching this I can now look back on it with a deeper understanding.

In 20 minutes you were able to suspend lifetimes - we all need to be reminds of the blessings of Kaddish - thank you.

Tikkun Olam. I like that. Last time I heard it it was a Reform's Rabbi way of telling me I can do what I want as long as I am accomplishing Tikkun Olam.

Charlie Harary is a rising star in the world of bringing inspirational Jewish thought to a broader audience. I am always impressed. Kol hakavod.

Now I know.Cannot believe all that I forgot. Thank you and G-D bless.

All ur videos are all sooooooo inspiring. I watch them over and over again! Thank u much! Keep up the great work.

Beautiful statement of what saying kaddish does. I felt that closeness and unity of purpose when I said kaddish for my mother, zichrona l'bracha.

THANK FOR SHARING AN EXCELLENT EXPLANATION I AM FORWARDING IT TO MY FRIENDS

This is vintage Aish.com -- making Judaism relevant to all. This video deserves wide circulation.

G-d bless you