Kedushah
Kedushah may refer to: * Holiness in Judaism * Kedushah (prayer) ''Kedushah'' (Holiness) is the name of several prayers recited during Jewish prayer services. They have in common the recitation of two Biblical verses - and . These verses come from prophetic visions in which angels sing the verses, "Holy, Holy ...

Holiness In Judaism
Holiness in Judaism, often referred to by the Hebrew word for holiness, ''Kedushah'' ( he, קְדֻשָּׁה), is frequently used in Judaism to describe God; worldly places and items that have holy status, such as a Torah, other Torah literature, and Jewish ritual objects such as a menorah, ''tzitzit'', ''tefillin'', or ''mikveh''; special days of the year; and people who are considered on a high spiritual level (a ''tzadik'' or a ''gadol''). Literal translation The Hebrew word , transliterated as , is used in the Torah to mean 'set-apartness' and 'separateness', as well as 'holiness' and 'sacredness'. The Torah describes the Aaronite priests and the Levites as being selected by God to perform the Temple services; they, as well, are called "holy." Instances of holiness Place Holiness is not a single state, but contains a broad spectrum. The Mishnah lists concentric circles of holiness surrounding the Temple in Jerusalem: Holy of Holies, Temple Sanctuary, Temple Vest ...
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