Kiddush

American  

[kee-doosh, kid-uhsh] / kiˈduʃ, ˈkɪd əʃ /

noun

Judaism.

1. a blessing recited over a cup of wine or over bread on the Sabbath or on a festival.

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Kiddush British  

/ ˈkɪdəʃ, kɪˈdʊʃ /

noun

1. a special blessing said before a meal on sabbaths and festivals, usually including the blessing for wine or bread

2. a reception usually for the congregants after a service at which drinks and snacks are served and this grace is said

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Etymology

Origin of Kiddush

From the Hebrew word qiddūsh literally, sanctification

Example Sentences

But several museums ended up with hundreds of silver pieces such as candlesticks used to light candles on the eve of Shabbat, Kiddush cups to bless the wine, silver spoons and cake servers.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 13, 2023

The Jews of Danzig were almost entirely exterminated, and after the war these Torah shields and Kiddush cups were redistributed to Jewish communities elsewhere.

From New York Times • Sep. 30, 2021

The Chabad of Poway hosts a weekly Kiddush luncheon after Shabbat morning services conclude.

From Washington Post • Apr. 27, 2019

The syrupy and kosher Manischewitz, used for Kiddush blessings on Shabbat and during Jewish holidays, is gaining a following among other groups who don’t practice Jewish customs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2016

He’s bringing in floral arrangements to decorate the synagogue on the big day, and he’s paying for the congregational Kiddush, which is like a mini lunch after the service is over.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman