Kaddish Yatom

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Pronunciations

Kaddish Yatom (kah-DEESH yah-TOHM) listen

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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."

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew
  • Aramaic

Etymology

  • קדיש יתום / קַדִּישׁ יָתוֹם 'orphan's Kaddish'

      • Who Uses This

      • Religious: Jews who are engaged in religious observance and have some Jewish education

      Regions

      • North America
      • Great Britain
      • South Africa
      • Australia / New Zealand

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      Alternative Spellings

      Kaddish Yetom, Kadish Yatom, Kadish Yetom

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