kedushah

/kɛdʊˈʃɑː/ or /kɛˈduʃɑː/

Definitions

1. noun

In Judaism, a hymn recited during the morning prayer service, often with its own melody, expressing the concept of God’s holiness and the individual’s desire to become holy.

“During the Shacharit service, Rabbi Jacob led the congregation in the kedushah prayer, emphasizing the importance of humility and reverence.”

2. noun

A state or quality of being sacred, holy, or consecrated; sanctity.

“The kedushah of the Temple Mount is a deeply revered concept in Jewish tradition, representing a sacred space where the divine presence is believed to reside.”

Synonyms

  • holiness
  • sanctity

Antonyms

  • impurity
  • profanity