All Words Glossary

Glossary of Judaica Terms
beginning with letter K
Browse the Judaica Glossary
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
kabala
Tweet Definition of kabala Like Definition of kabala on Facebook
proper noun
  1. (alternative spelling of, Kaballah)
kaddish
Tweet Definition of kaddish Like Definition of kaddish on Facebook
noun
  1. A Jewish prayer recited at the end of services, and when mourning the death of a close relative.
kehillah
Tweet Definition of kehillah Like Definition of kehillah on Facebook
noun
  1. a type of Jewish community in eastern Europe
kibbutz
Tweet Definition of kibbutz Like Definition of kibbutz on Facebook
noun (kibbutzim)
  1. A community, usually a village, based on a high level of social and economical sharing, equality, direct democracy and tight social relations.
Kislev
Tweet Definition of Kislev Like Definition of Kislev on Facebook
proper noun
  1. (Judaism) The ninth month of the civil year in the Jewish calendar
kosher
Tweet Definition of kosher Like Definition of kosher on Facebook
adjective
  1. (context, of food) Prepared in accordance with Jewish religious practices.
Well, if I had known it was a deli, I certainly would not have ordered a ham and cheese on rye.
  1. (context, figurative, by extension) In accordance with standards or usual practice.
"Is what I have done with Mr. Smith?"

Browse the Dictionary
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Find:
Words Starting With:
Words Ending With:
Words Containing:
Words That Match:


Translate Into:
Dutch French German
Italian Spanish
Show results per page.
Allwords Copyright 1998-2013 All rights reserved.


Share this page:
More To Explore

Contact & About