Sabbath sanctification.

CHASSID. Pietist; a name assumed by a sect of Jews
mainly in Galicia established by "Baal Shemtob."

CHAZAH. A cantor, or Synagogue reader.

CHEVRA-KADISHA. A burial society.

CHOLENT. A dish of various vegetables and meat,
eaten on the Sabbath.

CHOMETZ. Leavened bread.

EREV. Evening.

HAMANTASCHEN. A triangular cake eaten on Purim,
shaped according to the hat Haman was supposed
to have worn.

KAFTAN. A long coat, worn by Jews in eastern
Europe.

KIDDUSH. A blessing of sanctification over wine,
said at the ushering in of Sabbath and of Festivals.

LAG B'OMER. The 33rd day of the seven weeks
between Passover and Pentecost: a students'
holiday.