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For some Jewish families, the glass from yahrzeit candles gets a new use
In Jewish tradition, after someone dies, the anniversary of their death is marked by lighting a yahrzeit candle. It comes in a stubby glass holder. And after the candle has burned, you're left with that little glass. In some families, that old glass finds a new use.
Deena Prichep reports.
This segment aired on February 12, 2026.