# Kaddish Assistant

> Learn and recite Kaddish with tradition-specific guidance and Yahrtzeit reminders. (iPhone/iPad app by Chabad Lubavitch Center.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaddish-assistant/id884279239 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Chabad Lubavitch Center](https://appshunter.io/developer/1127567978)
- Category: Lifestyle, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.56/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-10-07
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaddish-assistant/id884279239/reviews.md

## What is Kaddish Assistant?

If you clicked here, you may have recently suffered the unfortunate loss of a family member. Or you may be marking a Yahrtzeit, the anniversary of your loved one's passing. Either way, reciting Kaddish is one of the greatest gifts you can give your loved one. You may discover it also to be integral to your mourning and healing process.
 
However, saying Kaddish can be daunting, for those experiencing a loss for the first time and have not had to say Kaddish before.
 
Kaddish Assistant helps you learn how to say Kaddish at your own pace and in your own tradition.  Read along as each word of the Kaddish is recited and highlighted.  Learn how to properly pronounce each word, using either Hebrew or transliteration.  And understand what each word means with integrated translations.
 
Kaddish Assistant helps with the following:
 
·         Read-along and learn to say Kaddish at your own pace.

·         Select from three traditions including: Ashkenazic, Sephardic and Chabad.

·         Use the built-in Yahtzheit calculator to determine when to say Kaddish.

·         Use the “My Yahtzheits” feature to save key family Yahrtzeit dates and be notified before upcoming Yahrtzeits.

·         Notify friends and loved ones when and where you will be saying Kaddish so they can join you and help you make a minyan.

·         Kaddish quick tips and articles help demystify this spiritual prayer.

·         Request that Kaddish be recited in Israel.

·         And more…

 
The app is available with multilingual support, including the following languages: English, Hebrew, French, Spanish, Russian, German, Italian and Portuguese.

## Key features

- Learn Kaddish at your own pace
- Support for Ashkenazic, Sephardic, and Chabad traditions
- Built-in Yahrtzeit calculator
- Save and get notified of Yahrtzeit dates
- Notify friends for minyan
- Kaddish quick tips and articles
- Request Kaddish recitation in Israel

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaddish-assistant/id884279239/reviews.md

### 1/5 — “My Yahrzeits” Keep Getting Deleted

*2025-01-04*

I have added several family members to this app several times & when I need to find out when their yahrzeits will be or in how many days, all the information has been deleted. Why does this keep happening? Please fix that issue & have a way of adding the family members information back very quickly. Thank you

### 5/5 — New user

*2024-11-01*

Thanks for this app. Great way to remember a yorzheit. However, it gives a lot of error messages. I can’t add a yorzheit for the month of Tishrei. That’s an issue. Please fix this. Thank you

### 1/5 — Imperfect

*2022-02-21*

Add a Save the Date for future Yahrzeits and I will give 5 stars. For now I’m going to delete the app.

### 1/5 — The app is not functional

*2018-11-23, version 1.0.1*

It’s not working. I put in the date and information and the app locked up several times. Please fix this ASAP. Thank you.

### 1/5 — Can’t Save New Entries or edit old ones

*2018-11-22, version 1.0.1*

Can’t save after editing and can’t save after creating new entry.
Freezes on Save screen.

### 4/5 — Can not save Yartzeit date

*2018-10-21*

Can not save the date in my Yarhzeit

### 3/5 — Not working on latest update no sound

*2018-10-07*

IPhone X software update not working

### 1/5 — Can't believe I'm one staring a Yartzeit app

*2018-08-21, version 1.0.1*

Notified me for ones I've removed after correcting the date. Not only that, notified me at 10pm. WAAAAAAAAAAAAAY after sundown. Glad it was the wrong date should notify during the day and say "light a candle at sundown".

### 3/5 — Decent but calculates wrong gregorian date

*2017-11-29, version 1.0.0*

It is a good app for the most part but when inputting some yartzeit dates it calculates the wrong gregorian date that isn’t even accurate for the hebrew date!  A date that should have been in November is calculated to be in February.

### 1/5 — Frozen in time

*2017-11-14, version 1.0.0*

App only allows entry of dates through Jewish calendar year 5774

## Frequently asked questions about Kaddish Assistant

### How does Kaddish Assistant help me learn Kaddish?

Kaddish Assistant allows you to read along as each word of the Kaddish is recited and highlighted. You can learn proper pronunciation using Hebrew or transliteration and understand the meaning with integrated translations.

### What traditions does Kaddish Assistant support?

Kaddish Assistant supports three major traditions: Ashkenazic, Sephardic, and Chabad, allowing you to learn Kaddish according to your specific religious practice.

### Can Kaddish Assistant help me with Yahrtzeit dates?

Yes, the app includes a built-in Yahrtzeit calculator to determine when to say Kaddish. It also features a 'My Yahtzheits' function to save important family dates and receive notifications before they occur.

### Does Kaddish Assistant help in forming a minyan?

The app allows you to notify friends and loved ones about when and where you will be saying Kaddish. This helps them join you and contribute to forming a minyan.

### What languages are available in Kaddish Assistant?

Kaddish Assistant offers multilingual support, including English, Hebrew, French, Spanish, Russian, German, Italian, and Portuguese, making it accessible to a global audience.

### What is the user sentiment for Kaddish Assistant?

Based on the available data, Kaddish Assistant has a rating of 2.6 stars from 9 ratings, indicating a mixed user reception.

### How often is Kaddish Assistant updated?

The app was last updated on March 27, 2019, with version 1.0.5. This suggests that updates may not be very frequent.

### Is Kaddish Assistant available on Android devices?

The provided data indicates that Kaddish Assistant is supported on iPhone and iPad. Compatibility with Android devices is not specified.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2019-03-27

Sorting Yartzeit's list, getting Yartzeit's alerts

### 1.0.4 — 2019-03-16

Yahrtzeits are sorted by upcoming date

### 1.0.3 — 2019-01-08

[FIX] Next Yahrtzeit date now recalculates automatically after a Yahrtzeit has passed
[UPDATE] Yahrtzeit list text size and layout changes

### 1.0.2 — 2018-12-21

[FIX] Calculator loading screen not hiding after calculation

### 1.0.1 — 2018-08-18

Fixed erroneous date calculations for Yahrtzeits that occurred before 1970
Jewish year selection now updates dynamically

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