Yeshiva (Noun)
Meaning
An academy for the advanced study of Jewish texts (primarily the Talmud).
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The young rabbi spent many years studying at the yeshiva in Jerusalem, where he delved deeply into the intricacies of the Talmud.
- After completing his undergraduate degree, he decided to attend a yeshiva in New York to further his knowledge of Jewish law and tradition.
- The yeshiva was known for its rigorous academic standards and its emphasis on the study of classical Jewish texts.
- At the yeshiva, students spent long hours poring over the Talmud, analyzing its teachings and debating its interpretations.
- The yeshiva's faculty included some of the most respected scholars in the field of Jewish studies, who guided students in their academic pursuits.