1. Plural of kaddish; Jewish prayers of sanctification and mourning recited in the synagogue, especially by mourners after a death.
Usage: Hebrew origin; Religious/liturgical term; Often capitalized

Examples

• The family recited kaddishim during the mourning period following their father's death.
• In Jewish tradition, kaddishim are recited daily for eleven months after a parent's passing.
• The rabbi led the congregation in kaddishim at the end of the service.
• Many Jewish families maintain the custom of saying kaddishim on the anniversary of a loved one's death.
• The kaddishim prayers emphasize the sanctification of God's name rather than focusing on death itself.