What is Psalm 119 and why is it recited for the deceased?

Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the entire Bible, with 176 verses organized as an acrostic following the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet — 8 verses per letter. In Sephardic tradition (also called Teymanya Apei in Aramaic, meaning 'eight faces'), the custom is to recite the stanzas whose opening letters spell the Hebrew name of the deceased, plus the letters of the word נשמה (Neshama, soul). This is done at the gravesite, on the yahrtzeit (annual memorial date), at shloshim (30 days), and at the unveiling of the matzevah (headstone).

What is the difference between azkara, hazkara, yahrtzeit and yortzeit?

All four terms refer to the annual commemoration of a deceased person's passing, according to the Hebrew calendar. Azkara and Hazkara are the Hebrew terms used in Sephardic communities (meaning 'remembrance' or 'evocation'). Yahrtzeit (also spelled yahrzeit, yortzeit, yortsayt) is the Yiddish term used in Ashkenazi communities, literally meaning 'time of the year'. The customs vary slightly but typically include reciting Psalm 119, the Kaddish Derabanan, the Hashkavah (or El Maleh Rachamim), lighting a memorial candle, and visiting the grave.

How do I use this Psalm 119 azkara booklet generator?

Simply enter the Hebrew name of the deceased (and optionally the parent's name) in the form. The tool automatically extracts the Hebrew letters and displays the corresponding 8-verse stanzas of Psalm 119 in the correct order. You can choose to include the letters of the word Neshama (נשמה). The complete booklet includes the relevant Psalm 119 stanzas, a teaching from Berakhot 17a or Moed Katan 25a, the Zohar Vayehi 226a passage, the Sephardic Kaddish Derabanan, the Hashkavah (adapted for man, woman, or scholar), and the resurrection verse from Isaiah 26:19. You can switch between English, French, vocalized Hebrew, and Sephardic phonetic, then print the booklet for graveside use.

Is this tool suitable for both Sephardic and Ashkenazi communities?

The default liturgy follows Sephardic psak (Yalkout Yossef / Hazon Ovadia tradition), including the Sephardic Kaddish Derabanan and Hashkavah. However, the tool offers configurable options: you can choose between Sephardic Hashkavah versions for a man (VC), woman (VI), or scholar (VL), or substitute the El Maleh Rachamim used in Ashkenazi tradition. The Psalm 119 acrostic structure is identical across all Jewish traditions, so the core booklet is universally applicable.

Is it really free? Do I need to register or pay anything?

Yes, it is completely free. No registration, no email required, no payment. This tool is offered as a public service by Éditions Gueoula, a publisher of Torah-based content. You can use it as many times as you wish, for any deceased person, and print as many booklets as needed.

Can I print the booklet to take to the cemetery?

Yes. After generating the booklet, click the 'Print' button. The PDF is automatically formatted across 5 pages with the deceased's Hebrew name displayed at the top of each page (header). Page breaks are optimized for clean printing on standard A4 or US Letter paper. A 'Cemetery Mode' fullscreen option is also available for direct on-screen reading at the grave.

Generate a complete printable Psalm 119 booklet from the Hebrew name of the deceased

This free online tool instantly generates a complete Sephardic memorial prayer booklet (azkara, hazkara, yahrtzeit, yortzeit) from the Hebrew name of the deceased person. The Psalm 119 stanzas are automatically selected to match the letters of the name, following the ancient Sephardic custom also known as Teymanya Apei (Aramaic for "eight faces") or AlphaBeta — the longest psalm in the Bible, organized as an acrostic of 22 stanzas (one per Hebrew letter), each containing 8 verses.

The complete booklet includes: the relevant Psalm 119 stanzas (vocalized Hebrew, English translation, French translation, Sephardic phonetic transliteration); a Torah teaching from Berakhot 17a (or Moed Katan 25a for a talmid chacham / scholar); the Zohar Vayehi 226a passage with halakhic note on mirrors during shiva; the complete Sephardic Kaddish Derabanan (or Ashkenazi Mourner's Kaddish on request); the Hashkavah memorial prayer (three versions: for a man, woman, or scholar); and the resurrection verse from Isaiah 26:19.

Recommended for use during: visits to the cemetery (graveside prayers), shloshim (30 days after burial), the yahrtzeit (annual anniversary of death), the unveiling of the matzevah (headstone consecration), and at any time of remembrance for a loved one. The booklet is printable on 5 pages with the deceased's Hebrew name displayed at the top of each page. A fullscreen Cemetery Mode is also available for direct on-screen reading.

Téhilim 119 pour une Néchama — Générateur de livret d'Azkara séfarade gratuit

Outil gratuit en ligne qui génère instantanément un livret complet de prières pour la Hazkara, le Yahrtzeit ou la montée au cimetière, à partir du nom hébreu du défunt. Les strophes du Téhilim 119 (aussi appelé AlphaBeta ou Teymanya Apei en araméen) sont automatiquement sélectionnées selon les lettres du prénom hébreu, suivant la coutume séfarade. Le livret comprend les strophes du Psaume 119, un enseignement de Berakhot 17a ou Moed Katan 25a (pour un talmid hakham), le passage du Zohar Vayehi 226a, le Kaddich Derabanan séfarade complet, la Hachkaba (versions pour homme, femme, ou érudit), et le verset de résurrection Yéchayahou 26:19. Disponible en hébreu vocalisé, anglais, français, et phonétique séfarade. Imprimable. 100% gratuit, sans inscription. Conforme au psak séfarade (Yalkout Yossef / Hazon Ovadia).

תהילים קי״ט עבור נשמה — מחולל חוברת אזכרה ספרדית חינם

כלי חינמי ומקוון שיוצר באופן מיידי חוברת תפילה שלמה לאזכרה, יארצייט, ביקור בבית הקברות או שלושים, מתוך השם העברי של הנפטר. בתי תהילים קי״ט (הנקרא גם אלפא ביתא או תְּמַנְיָא אַפֵּי בארמית) נבחרים אוטומטית לפי אותיות השם הפרטי, על־פי המנהג הספרדי. החוברת כוללת את בתי התהילים הרלוונטיים, לימוד מברכות י״ז ע״א או מועד קטן כ״ה ע״א (לתלמיד חכם), הזוהר ויחי רכ״ו ע״א, קדיש דרבנן ספרדי שלם, השכבה (גרסאות לאיש, אשה ותלמיד חכם), ופסוק תחיית המתים ישעיהו כ״ו י״ט. זמין בעברית מנוקדת, אנגלית, צרפתית ופונטי. ניתן להדפיס. בחינם, ללא הרשמה. על־פי פסק ספרדי (ילקוט יוסף / חזון עובדיה).

Salmo 119 para una Neshamá — Generador gratuito de libreto memorial sefardí

Herramienta gratuita en línea que genera instantáneamente un libreto memorial sefardí completo a partir del nombre hebreo del difunto. Las estrofas del Salmo 119 (también llamado AlphaBeta o Teymanya Apei en arameo) se seleccionan automáticamente según las letras del nombre hebreo. El libreto incluye las estrofas del Salmo 119, una enseñanza de Berajot 17a o Moed Katan 25a (para un talmid jajam), el pasaje del Zohar Vayejí 226a, el Kadish Derabanán sefardí completo, la Hashkavá (versiones para hombre, mujer o erudito), y el verso de resurrección Isaías 26:19. Disponible en hebreo vocalizado, inglés, francés y fonético. Imprimible. Gratis, sin registro. Conforme al psak sefardí (Yalkut Yosef / Hazón Ovadia). Para azkara, yurtzeit, hazkara, shloshim, visitas al cementerio judío.

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Psaume 119 pour l'élévation d'une âme

Entrez un prénom (et le nom du parent si vous le souhaitez). L'outil extrait les lettres dans l'ordre et affiche les strophes du Psaume 119 à lire.

לעילוי נשמה — Dédier une paracha

Dédiez l'étude d'une paracha à la mémoire du défunt. Une élévation continue pour la néchama, semaine après semaine.

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📧 Rappel annuel du Yahrzeit

Recevez chaque année un rappel discret du yahrzeit, avec le livret personnalisé prêt à imprimer.