Kvitl

Quick meaning: Kvitl is a noun meaning A note with a (general or specific) petitionary prayer, used in Hasidic Judaism.

Meaning

A note with a (general or specific) petitionary prayer, used in Hasidic Judaism.

Example Sentences

His father said nothing, sat on his grave, sorted through the kvitls, put certain ones in certain pockets of his coat and his pants. Then a small whirlwind of dust and kvitls swept over him, encircled him, and lifted him away.

A little way before the tomb a small hut was erected where pilgrims could ask for their kvitls to be drawn up in exchange for a pidyan. It was believed that a kvitl drawn up by the petitioner was contrary to custom and lacked efficacy.

Word Forms

• kvitls
• kvitlach
• kvitlech
• kvitel
• kvittel

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include kvitel, kvittel, kavanah, vidui, hamotzi, kavvanah.

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