kiruv


ki·ruv

K0076175 (kē′ro͞ov)n. The practice of turning secularized Jews toward Orthodox Judaism.
[Mishnaic Hebrew qîrûb, bringing near, rapprochement, from Hebrew qērēb, to bring near, derived stem of qārab, he came near; see qrb in Semitic roots.]

ki•ruv

(ˈki ruv)
n. Hebrew. the act or practice of bringing secularized Jews closer to Judaism, esp. Orthodox Judaism, as through seminars, meetings, and religious rituals. [1980–85; literally, a bringing or coming near; nearing]