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| Kiddush [ kíddəsh, kíddush ] (plural Kiddushim [ kídoo shm ]) or kiddush [ kíddəsh, kíddush ] (plural kiddushim) |
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1. blessing: in Judaism, a special blessing, usually for wine, said before a meal on the eve of the Sabbath or a holiday in order to consecrate the festival
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2. reception: a reception following the recitation of the Kiddush for the congregants, at which drinks and snacks are served
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| [Mid-18th century. < Hebrew qiddūš 'sanctification'] |
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