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Yahrtzeit- Jewish concept or secular?

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Why is it important to observe yahrzeit by the Jewish Calendar and not the secular calendar?

In previous eras, people were more careful not to do such things, the Aruch Hashulchan already stated that we are not careful about it, and people have made use of these candles, and since this is the case, people who light the candles are aware that they may be used for such things.

Nevertheless, someone who refrains from such use of a yahrzeit candle is praiseworthy.

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