Yeshivah: meaning, definitions and examples

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yeshivah

 

[ jษ™หˆสƒivษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

Jewish education

A yeshivah is a traditional Jewish educational institution that focuses on the study of Jewish texts, particularly the Talmud, and religious law. Typically, yeshivot provide a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes both intellectual and spiritual development. They are often attended by boys and men, but there are also yeshivot for young women.

Synonyms

Jewish school, Talmudic academy, yeshiva.

Examples of usage

  • He decided to enroll in a yeshivah to deepen his understanding of Jewish law.
  • The yeshivah holds evening classes for students who wish to learn more about Talmudic studies.
  • Many prominent rabbis have studied at that yeshivah.

Translations

Translations of the word "yeshivah" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น yeshivรก

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฏเฅ‡เคพเคถเคฟเคตเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Jeschiwah

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ yeshivah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั”ัˆะธะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jesziwa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใ‚งใ‚ทใƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท yeshivah

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ yeshivรก

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yeshiva

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ˆ์‹œ๋ฐ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุดูŠูุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jeลกiva

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jeลกiva

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Šนๅคชๅญฆ้™ข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jeลกiva

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ yeshiva

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะนะตัˆะธะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒ”แƒจแƒ˜แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yeshiva

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ yeshivรก

Etymology

The term 'yeshivah' comes from the Hebrew verb 'yashav', meaning 'to sit' or 'to dwell'. It reflects the traditional model of study, where students sit and engage deeply with texts over extended periods. The yeshivah system has its origins in medieval Europe, where Jewish scholars established institutions aimed at preserving Jewish law and teachings in the face of social and political challenges. Over the centuries, yeshivot developed distinctive educational methods and curricula, which emphasized dialectical reasoning and debate. In contemporary times, yeshivot can be found globally, serving to educate the next generation of Jewish leaders and scholars, while adapting to modern educational needs and contexts.