glossary
kaddish translation
The following is a translation of the kaddish prayer:
May the great Name of God be exalted and sanctified, throughout the world, which He has created according to His will. May His Kingship be established in your lifetime and in your days, and in the lifetime of the entire household of Israel, swiftly and in the near future; and say, Amen.
May His great name be blessed, forever and ever.
Blessed, praised, glorified, exalted, extolled, honored elevated and lauded be the Name of the Holy One, Blessed is He- above and beyond any blessings and hymns, praises and consolations which are uttered in the world; and say Amen.
May there be abundant peace from Heaven, and life, upon us and upon all Israel; and say, Amen.
He who makes peace in His high holy places, may He bring peace upon us, and upon all Israel; and say Amen.
what is minyan?
In order to recite the kaddish at prayer services, a minyan, a quorum of ten or more adults, is required. This minyan is the necessary congregation that enables the mourner to sanctify God’s name in the wake of the loss. In Orthodox synagogues the ten adults are always men. In other denominations women are counted in the minyan.
what is mehitzah?
Mehitzah is a partition that separates men and women in Orthodox services.
what is a mitzvah?
A mitzvah is a precept or commandment of Jewish law.
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