Glossary
| Transliteration | Hebrew | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Kaddish |
קַדִישׁ |
A prayer typically associated with mourners, recited after a recent death and on the Yartzeit of a loved one. |
| Kashrut |
כַּשְׁרוּת |
The principles and practices of “keeping Kosher;” Jewish tradition’s food practices. |
| Kehillah Kedoshah |
קְהִילָה קְדוֹשָׁה |
A Jewish sacred community. |
| Ketubah |
כְּתוּבָּה |
A Jewish marriage contract. |
| Kiddush |
קִידוּשׁ |
A blessing recited over wine that sanctifies Shabbat, a holiday, or a life cycle milestone. |
| Kippah (Hebrew) or Yarmulke (Yiddish) |
כִּפָּה |
A head covering, a sign of respect. |
| Kislev |
כִּסְלֶו |
The ninth month of the Jewish Calendar. Chanukah begins on the 25th of Kislev. |
