yeshiva

ˈjɛʃɪvə

Definitions

1. noun

A Jewish educational institution that specializes in the study of the Torah, Talmud, and other rabbinic texts.

“After completing his Bar Mitzvah, he decided to attend a yeshiva to deepen his understanding of Jewish law.”

Synonyms

  • Talmudical academy
  • rabbinical seminary

Antonyms

  • secular institution