Kazachok (LKT)
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Kazatske (LKT)
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Kedusha
A responsorial prayer segment from the third benediction of Hazarat Hashatz recited by the cantor and the congregation. The word 'Kadosh' (holy) and its declensions form the crux of this benediction, and hence its name, Kedusha.
The central part of the Kedusha is based on three biblical verses from…
Kerovah (pl. Kerovot)
Singular form for the series of Piyyutim (q.v.) that are inserted during the Sheli'ah Tzibbur's repetition of the Amidah.
Khosid/Khosidl (LKT)
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Khosn-kale mazltov (LKT)
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Khtsos (LKT)
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Khupe-marsh (LKT)
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Khupe-tants (LKT)
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Kiddush
Lit. Sanctification. The blessing (over wine) by which the Sabbath or festival is ushered in.
Klapper Tants (LKT)
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Klezmer (pl. Klezmorim)
Eastern-European Jewish folk musician, generally instrumentalist. Also used as modifier to describe the genre of music produced by Klezmorim (e.g. Klezmer music).