Definitions

1. noun

A Jewish prayer expressing gratitude for life and a request for peace for the soul of the deceased, typically recited after a funeral or memorial service.

“The family lit the candles and recited the kaddish to honor their loved one.”

2. verb

To recite or say the kaddish, especially as a way of expressing sympathy or mourning.

“The rabbi kaddished for the family who had lost their child.”