| The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-07. |
| Kiddush |
(k d´ sh) (KEY) [Heb.,=sanctification], Jewish ceremonial blessing indicating the beginning of the Sabbath or any other Hebrew festival. Kiddush is also said at mealtime and consists of a prayer of benediction over the occasion and the wine or bread. |
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