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Shul: meaning, definitions and examples

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shul

 

[ ʃul ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

Jewish school

A shul is a term used within Jewish communities to refer to a synagogue or a place of worship. It is often a gathering place for studying religious texts, praying, and community activities. The word reflects the cultural and religious significance of the building in Jewish life.

Synonyms

house of worship, synagogue, temple

Examples of usage

  • The children attend Hebrew classes at the shul every Sunday.
  • During the High Holidays, the shul is filled with worshippers.
  • We gathered at the shul for the community festival.

Translations

Translations of the word "shul" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escola judaica

🇮🇳 यहूदी स्कूल

🇩🇪 jüdische Schule

🇮🇩 sekolah Yahudi

🇺🇦 єврейська школа

🇵🇱 szkoła żydowska

🇯🇵 ユダヤ学校

🇫🇷 école juive

🇪🇸 escuela judía

🇹🇷 Yahudi okulu

🇰🇷 유대인 학교

🇸🇦 مدرسة يهودية

🇨🇿 židovská škola

🇸🇰 židovská škola

🇨🇳 犹太学校

🇸🇮 judovska šola

🇮🇸 júdaskóli

🇰🇿 еврей мектебі

🇬🇪 ებრაული სკოლა

🇦🇿 yəhudi məktəbi

🇲🇽 escuela judía

Etymology

The term 'shul' comes from the Yiddish word for 'school,' which itself is derived from the German 'Schule'. The usage of 'shul' has evolved to refer primarily to Jewish synagogues in the Ashkenazi communities. As Jewish immigrants moved to various parts of the world, particularly to the United States, the term became more widely adopted. It reflects both the educational and spiritual functions of the synagogue, emphasizing that it serves not only as a place of worship but also as a center for learning and community life. The rise of Yiddish as a spoken language among Jews in Eastern Europe solidified 'shul' as a common term, encapsulating the essence of Jewish cultural identity.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,885 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.