noun
- plural of kaddish; Jewish prayers of mourning and praise recited especially for the dead
Usage: religious
Examples
- The family recited kaddishes for their departed grandfather.
- Several kaddishes were said during the memorial service.
- He learned to chant the traditional kaddishes in Hebrew.
- The synagogue echoed with the sound of kaddishes being recited.
- She attended services regularly to say kaddishes for her mother.
- The rabbi led the congregation in reciting the kaddishes.