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Kiddush [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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Kiddush (Heb., ‘sanctification’). Prayer recited over a cup of wine to sanctify the Sabbath or festivals. It is forbidden to eat on a Sabbath or festival until the Kiddush has been recited.

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Kiddush Blessing recited before a meal on the eve of the Jewish Sabbath or of a festival. The head of the household says the prayer over a cup of wine, which is then passed around.

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