kaddishl

A son who will say kaddish for a parent (literally, "little kaddish").

kiddush

"blessing recited over wine" (JPS) on Sabbath or holidays at the beginning of the meal or ceremony. Reception after services. "The refreshments, usually including wine, juice, and pastries, that are offered after [the Sabbath] and holiday services in the synagogue." (JPS)

punim

face

yad

the metal or wooden pointer used to follow the text when reading Torah; lit. "hand"

heimish

3. at home, comfortable

1. familiar, homey, informal, cozy, warm

2. Haredi Orthodox

kuracha

Tefillin bag

aliyah

ascent

"calling to the reading of the Torah" (Glinert)

ascent of the soul of a deceased person to a higher level, as is believed to happen on their yartzeit

immigration to Israel

lay leader

a member of the board of directors for a Jewish non-profit organization

an adult who helps coordinate programs of a Jewish organization in a volunteer capacity

goyishe kop

Someone who fails to use his/her head; a dull mind. Someone who thinks like a non-Jew. Lit. "non-Jewish head."

kvell

feel or express pride, "to be extraordinarily pleased" (JPS)

vos

what

belfer

assistant teacher of children in a Hebrew school or cheyder

balaboosta

1) Female head of household 2) Impressively competent homemaker

Jewitch

A Jew who is a witch or pagan.

Jewy

Highly identified Jewishly, either outwardly in terms of actions and affiliations, or inwardly based on self-definition.

Demonstating stereotypical or conspicuous appearance or behaviors that identify one as a Jew.

learn

"To be involved in the acquisition of Torah knowledge through reading and reflection, or to do so as an occupation: STUDY" (Weiser)

oirik

Derogatory reference to a non-Jewish male, especially a common labourer

tsorris

"Troubles, woes, worries, suffering." (Rosten)

Recon

Adj. Of or pertaining to Reconstructionist Judaism (a movement founded by Rabbi M. M. Kaplan, emphasizing Judaism as a civilization more than a religion).

grager

a noise maker used on Purim to drown out the name of Haman; something that makes a lot of noise