Mourner's Kaddish
Americannoun
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Mourners then come together for shiva, a seven-day period where family members receive visitors, recite the Mourner’s Kaddish as part of the daily prayer service and reminisce over the life of their loved one.
From Washington Post • Jul. 16, 2021
In a nod to Ginsburg’s Jewish heritage, and that fact that it was the first night of Rosh Hashanah, a woman recited the Mourner’s Kaddish and at one point, a shofar was blown.
From Slate • Sep. 19, 2020
I heard of Ruth’s death while I was reciting the Mourner’s Kaddish at the Rosh Hashanah service.
From Slate • Sep. 19, 2020
Together they intend to recite the Mourner’s Kaddish at each of the graves, Lamm said.
From Fox News • Feb. 11, 2020
By the time we began the recital of the Mourner’s Kaddish, my anxiety had become dread, and the cramping and dizziness had returned with a vengeance.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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