Kaddish Yatom
Pronunciations
| Kaddish Yatom | (kah-DEESH yah-TOHM) | listen |
Definitions
n. Mourner's Kaddish, a prayer said by mourners during the first year after an immediate family member has died and every year on their yahrzeit.
Example Sentences
"All mourners please stand for Kaddish Yatom."
Languages of Origin
- Textual Hebrew
- Aramaic
Etymology
קדיש יתום / קַדִּישׁ יָתוֹם 'orphan's Kaddish'
- Religious: Jews who are engaged in religious observance and have some Jewish education
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Alternative Spellings
Kaddish Yetom, Kadish Yatom, Kadish Yetom
Notes
Although it literally translates to 'orphan's Kaddish', Kaddish Yatom is said by mourners of all immediate family member--including children, siblings, parents and spouses.
See also Kaddish, Chatzi Kaddish, Kaddish Shalem, and Kaddish D'Rabbanan.
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