havdalah
Literally, “separation." The Saturday night home ritual that separates the Sabbath from the beginning of the new week. The ritual uses wine, spices, and candles to transition from Sabbath to the weekdays.
High Holidays
Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur
hora
Traditional Israeli folk dance
Jew-by-choice
One who has, through a process of study and Jewish living, joined the Jewish people.
kabbalat ol ha-mitzvot
"Acceptance of the commandments;" a ger's intent to live a Jewish life.
Kaddish
An Aramaic prayer recited in several iterations during a worship service.
kalah
"Bride;" plural: kallot
kallah
A conclave or retreat; plural: kallot
karpas
A green herb or vegetable (parsley, celery, watercress) used as part of the Passover seder to symbolize spring and rebirth.
Kavanah
One’s personal intention or direction of the heart when praying or performing mitzvot; the intentions and devotions individuals bring to their own prayer; often juxtaposed with keva.