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- kabbalah Jewish mysticism based on the 13th century book known as the Zohar.
- KaddishA prayer honoring the Divine, written in Aramaic, used to delineate sections of the prayer service. There is a special version of this prayer (Kaddish Yatom) said by mourners.
- Kaddish YatomMourner’s prayer; literally “Orphan’s Kaddish". An Aramaic prayer extolling God that is said to assist the transition of the soul after death.
- kavanahSacred intent, holy intention. This is an attitude of respect while performing a task that is considered to be holy, or helps to uplift the spirituality of a ritual.
- kavimAn ancient measure of volume, 9 kavim equals 24 quarts of water; the amount of water poured during the spiritual purification part of the taharah ritual.
- kavodHonor or respect. In this context, it is often seen as kavod hameit meaning to show respect, honor, and dignity to the dead.
- kavod hameitTo show respect, honor, and dignity to the dead.
- kehilahThe local Jewish community, sometimes used to mean the congregation.
- keverGrave, burial plot.
- kevurahBurial; usually referring to traditional in-ground burial.
- kittelA linen or cotton white robe worn on holidays (primarily Yom Kippur), and then used as the outer jacket of one's burial clothing.
- Kohen GadolThe High Priest in the time of the Temple.
- kosherGenuine and legitimate. Usually used to indicate a food or action is in accordance with Jewish law.
- kriahTearing; the ritual of tearing one’s clothing when learning of a death. Sometimes a ribbon is used instead of clothing.