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kiddush

1 9.7

A small Jewish social gathering after prayer where people share food and drink

noun
/ˈkɪdʊʃ/

: kiddush

The community enjoyed a joyful kiddush after the Friday night prayers, sharing refreshments and stories.

Examples

After the morning service, everyone gathered for a light meal at the kiddush to celebrate the festival.
Though sources close to the investigation say it was a hate crime Mr. Rothbaum was last seen alive at approximately 1:00 PM by fellow worshipers at congregation Nev Kiddush here in Tulsa.

Leaves of Grass (2009)
So I would like to thank the Hauptman family for the beautiful flowers that adorn our bema and to please join us after the Musaf service for Kiddush in the Kaiser Memorial Auditorium.

Leaves of Grass (2009)
During the kiddush, members of the congregation mingled and discussed their week over snacks and drinks.

Synonyms

supper

vskiddush

283 1.0

A light evening meal often shared with other people

is held after religious services and focuses on brief refreshments not a full meal

social gathering

vskiddush

5 2.7

An event where people meet to talk and spend time together

is held after religious services and includes refreshments

Surface Forms

kiddush singular

kiddushim plural

Etymology

The word kiddush comes from Hebrew root k-d-sh, meaning 'holy' or 'to make holy'. So a kiddush is also the small social meal or refreshments after prayers that help mark the day as 'holy' and bring people together.