Kabbalah (kuh-BAH-luh)

• "tradition". Jewish mystical tradition that studies the Beginning before time. Also a spiritual movement.

• (Aramaic) "holy". A prayer in Aramaic praising G-d, commonly associated with mourning practices.

• (Yiddish) "Crazy". As in "He's got kakameyme ideas".

• "Atonements". A Sephardi neighborhoods common once during the Days of Awe where a chicken's legs were tied and chicken swung about the head while Blessing for atonement was said.

• The penalty of spiritual excision, imposed by G-d. Certain sins, such as failure to circumcise, are so severe that one who violates them has no place in the World to Come. In the Brith HaDoshah Yeshua said that only the denail of the Ruach HaKadish is unforgivable however.

• From a root meaning "fit," "proper" or "correct."

• "Concentration", "intent". The frame of mind required for prayer or performance of a mitzvah.

• "Respect for the dead". One of the purposes of Jewish practices relating to death and mourning.

• "Sincere intention". One of the four principles that Baal Shem Tov taught and lived saying these were the attrbutes of the Chasidim

• "Tearing". The tearing of one's clothes upon hearing of the death of a close relative.

• "Writing". The Jewish marriage contract.

• (Yiddish) "A pig". As in "He eats like a khazer".

• (Yiddish) junk. As in "The dollar store is full of khazerai".

• (Yiddish) "bright idea". As in "That's a real good khokhme".

• (Yiddish) "dream". As in "That's a kholem of a house!"

• (Yiddish) "unmitigated gall". As in "Oi, you have got a lot of khutspe!"

• "When you take a census". The weekly Parsha for Exodus/Shemot 30.11-34.35.

• "When you come". The weekly Parsha for Deuteronomy/Devarim 26.1-29.8

• "To learn of fringes". The weekly Parsha for Deuteronomy/Devarim 21.10-25.19

• (Yiddish) to meddle. As in "She likes to kibitz with everyone at the office".

• "Sanctification". A prayer recited over wine sanctifying Shabbat or a holiday.

• "Sanctification of The Name". Any deed that increases the respect accorded to G-d or Judaism, especially martyrdom.

• "Sanctification". The first part of the two-part process of Jewish marriage, which creates the legal relationship without the mutual obligations.

• The skullcap head covering worn by Jews during services, and by some Jews at all times, more commonly known as a yarmulke.

• The ninth month of the Jewish year, occurring in November/December.

• Foods that are prohibited during Pesach (Passover) by the rulings of Ashkenazic rabbis. Sephardic Jews do not follow these restrictions. Includes rice, corn, peanuts, and legumes (beans).

• The white robes in which the dead are buried, worn by some during Yom Kippur services.

• (Yiddish) "dumplings". Commonly refers to matzah balls. Can also be used as a term of affection for small children.

• Yiddish. A potato and flour dumpling stuffed with potato and onion, chopped liver or cheese.

• "Priest". A descendant of Aaron, charged with performing various rites in the Temple. This is not the same thing as a rabbi.

• "All vows". The evening service of Yom Kippur, or the prayer that begins that service.

• (Yiddish) "an accomplishment". As in "It was a real koonts to finally reach you on the phone".

• "division" or "split" "rebellion". Weekly Parsha for Numbers/Bamidbar 16.1-18.32

• "Fit", "proper" or "correct". Describes food that is permissible to eat under Jewish dietary laws. Can also describe any other ritual object that is fit for use according to Jewish law and even behavior.

• (Yiddish) "hearty". As in "That is some kreftig soup!"

• (Yiddish) "pudding". A casserole of potatoes, eggs and onion, or a dessert of noodles, fruits and nuts in an egg based pudding.

• (Yiddish) to glow with pride. As in "Oi, I could kvell watching those kids in the play."

• (Yiddish) "complainer". As in "Don't be such a kvetch".

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