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Meaning of "Kol Nidre" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD KOL NIDRE

Aramaic kōl nidhrē all the vows; the prayer's opening words.
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PRONUNCIATION OF KOL NIDRE

Kol Nidre  [kɔːl ˈnɪdreɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KOL NIDRE

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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Kol Nidre is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES KOL NIDRE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Kol Nidre

Kol Nidre

Kol Nidre is an Aramaic declaration recited in the synagogue before the beginning of the evening service on every Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. Though not a prayer, this dry legal formula and its ceremonial accompaniment have been charged with emotional undertones since the medieval period, creating a dramatic introduction to Yom Kippur on what is often dubbed "Kol Nidrei night". It is written in Aramaic, not Hebrew. Its name is taken from the opening words, meaning all vows. Kol Nidrei has had an eventful history, both in itself and in its influence on the legal status of the Jews. Introduced into the liturgy despite the opposition of some rabbinic authorities, it was attacked in the course of time by some rabbis and in the 19th century expunged from the prayer book by many communities of western Europe. The term Kol Nidrei refers not only to the actual declaration, but is also popularly used as a name for the entire Yom Kippur evening service.

Definition of Kol Nidre in the English dictionary

The definition of Kol Nidre in the dictionary is the evening service with which Yom Kippur begins. Other definition of Kol Nidre is the opening prayer of that service, declaring null in advance any purely religious vows one may come to make in the coming year.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH KOL NIDRE


apres
ˈæpreɪ
array
əˈreɪ
cabaret
ˈkæbəˌreɪ
cendre
sɑ̃dreɪ
compadre
kɒmˈpɑːdreɪ
dray
dreɪ
drey
dreɪ
extrait
eksˈtreɪ
gray
ɡreɪ
grey
ɡreɪ
hombre
ˈɒmbreɪ
Monterrey
ˌmɒntəˈreɪ
pray
preɪ
ray
reɪ
re
reɪ
rei
reɪ
spray
spreɪ
Tigre
ˈtiːɡreɪ
tray
treɪ
trey
treɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KOL NIDRE

Kokura
kola
kola nut
Kola Peninsula
kolackies
kolacky
Kolar Gold Fields
kolbassi
Kolding
Kolding Fjord
Kolhapur
kolinskies
kolinsky
Kolkata
kolkhos
kolkhoz
kolkhoznik
kolkoz
Kollwitz
Kollywood

WORDS THAT END LIKE KOL NIDRE

Aleixandre
cadre
Cdre
coup de foudre
coups de foudre
Deirdre
double entendre
esclandre
Indre
Legendre
padre
Sierra Madre
tendre

Synonyms and antonyms of Kol Nidre in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Kol Nidre» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KOL NIDRE

Find out the translation of Kol Nidre to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Kol Nidre from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Kol Nidre» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

KOL Nidre
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Kol Nidrei
570 millions of speakers

English

Kol Nidre
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कोल Nidre
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كول Nidre
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Коль Nidre
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Kol Nidre
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কোল নিড্রে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Kol Nidre
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kol Nidre
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kol Nidre
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

コルNidre
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

KOL Nidre
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kol Nidre
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

kol Nidre
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கொல நித்ரே
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कोल निडर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kol Nidre
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Kol Nidre
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Kol Nidre
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Коль Nidre
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Kol Nidre
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Kol Nidre
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kol Nidre
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Kol Nidre
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Kol Nidre
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Kol Nidre

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KOL NIDRE»

The term «Kol Nidre» is normally little used and occupies the 122.181 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KOL NIDRE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Kol Nidre

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KOL NIDRE»

Discover the use of Kol Nidre in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Kol Nidre and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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All These Vows: Kol Nidre
Examines the history of the prayer "Kol Nidre," covering its unusual request, how it came into being, and why it was retained in the Jewish tradition.
Lawrence A. Hoffman, 2011
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The Magic of Kol Nidre: A Yom Kippur Story
The magic of the Kol nidre prayer, central to the Yom Kippur service, is explored from the viewpoint of three generations.
Bruce H. Siegel, 1998
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The Biblical and Historical Background of Jewish Customs and ...
A rabbinical decree of absolution is repeated three times, hence the three recitations of Kol Nidre. Since absolutions may not be granted on a holiday, Kol Nidre has to be recited before sunset. The institution oihatarat nedarim and Kol Nidre ...
Abraham P. Bloch, 1980
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The Jewish Encyclopedia: A Descriptive Record of the ...
bushim,” states that he often tried to teach the hazzanim a more correct form of the “ Kol Nidre," but that as often as they recited it in the synagogue they lapsed into the old text to which the melody of the hymn had accustomed them ...
Isidore Singer, Cyrus Adler, 1916
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Settings of Silver: An Introduction to Judaism
The service for the eve of Yom Kippur begins with the chanting of the Kol Nidre prayer. Kol Nidre, "All Vows," is a prayer asking God to absolve us from vows that we are unable to fulfill. The leaders of the congregation hold the scrolls of the ...
Stephen M. Wylen, 2000
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The Great Synagogue: A History of Sydney's Big Shule
An attempt to change Kol Nidre Kol Nidre, despite the popular view, is not a prayer but a legal declaration. A basic teaching of the Torah is that a word must be a bond, but since people are liable to make rash vows and grandiose promises ...
Raymond Apple, 2008
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All about Jewish Holidays and Customs
Kol Nidre Before leaving home for the Kol Nidre service, Father blesses the children. This old custom dates back to our Patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Father holds his hands over the heads of the children and says : "May God make ...
Morris Epstein, 1969
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Yom Kippur Readings: Inspiration, Information and Contemplation
A collection of readings for anyone seeking a deeper level of personal reflection and spiritual intimacy during Yom Kippur and a clearer understanding of just what makes this day so holy."
Rabbi Dov Peretz Elkins, 2010
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The Jewish Music Companion
indulges in some sarcasm at the expense of "one of the cantors of Eastern Europe." The melody of the Kol Nidre, as it is sung by the Sephardim, has its roots in the melody with which the Sephardim intone the S'lichot, it has not the slightest ...
‎2002
10
Contributions to a Historical Study of Jewish Music
He omitted the words "~\ nijn «rr and ain3J,6 and inserted .pna n:D-iniTn~i.7 The Kol Nidre is recited three successive times. The Talmud prescribes that every Rabbinic announcement be made three times.8 The Aleppo ritual provides that Kol ...
Eric Werner, 1976

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KOL NIDRE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Kol Nidre is used in the context of the following news items.
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Temple Sha'arey Shalom in Springfield welcomes Rabbi Renee …
Rosh Hashanah begins Sunday evening Sept, 13; Kol Nidre, Yom Kippur, Tuesday, Sept. 22. Consider making Temple Sha'arey Shalom a ... «NJ.com, Jul 15»
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Special Screenings: July 16-22
Kol Nidre Screening the 1939 film by Joseph Seiden and Casimir Nozkowski's short film, 70 Hester Street. 4 & 7 pm. $10-$15. Al Green Theatre ... «NOW Magazine, Jul 15»
3
When the Iranians came to Jerusalem
... exception: When worshippers began sparring for the right to open the ark during Yom Kippur's Kol Nidre service, the auctioneer would pound ... «The Times of Israel, Jul 15»
4
Watching over
... Commentaries” (Jewish Lights), and winner of the National Jewish Book Award. His latest book is All These Vows: Kol Nidre (Jewish Lights). «New Jersey Jewish News, Jul 15»
5
Jewish Film Fest in Southampton
... Bronislaw Huberman, a violinist who helped save many of Europe's prominent Jewish musicians from the Nazis (July 12); “Kol Nidre,” a 1939 ... «East Hampton Star, Jul 15»
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COVER STORY: Female cantors come into their own
When she agreed to sing Kol Nidre for Yom Kippur one year, she said she didn't realize she'd been “invited” to co-lead the entire High Holiday ... «Canadian Jewish News, Jul 15»
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New documentary on Queens' Pomonok Houses recalls fond …
“We learned to respect other cultures and other faiths; to go to hear Kol Nidre, midnight Mass or black gospel; to eat matzo balls, lasagna, ... «New York Daily News, Jun 15»
8
Randolph rabbi-cantor a Mensch for all seasons
Liturgically, he's moved by several hymns, especially Kol Nidre, the signature prayer of Yom Kippur. The ancient melody is moving to all Jews, ... «Wicked Local Truro, Jun 15»
9
The myth of racial identity, according to a black Jew
When I was a child I used to play over and over on the piano a simplified arrangement of “Kol Nidre.” I was haunted by that melody. I had no ... «Naija247news, Jun 15»
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Help Us Find The Best New Voices in Jewish Music
I remember, too, the times when music in a synagogue setting stirred deep emotion — when I first heard a woman chant Kol Nidre at a Yom ... «Forward, Jun 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Kol Nidre [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/kol-nidre>. May 2024 ».
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