yeshiva

[/jəˈʃiːvə/]
nounfemininepl: yeshivas or yeshivot
ieshiva
1. A Jewish school or academy for religious study, particularly focused on the Torah, Talmud, and Jewish law
He attended yeshiva from age six until his Bar Mitzvah.
Ele frequentou a ieshiva desde os seis anos até seu Bar Mitzvá.
2. An institute of higher learning in Jewish tradition dedicated to advanced Jewish study and rabbinic training
After high school, many students pursue rabbinical studies at a yeshiva.
Após o ensino médio, muitos alunos cursam estudos rabínicos em uma ieshiva.
Yeshiva is a central institution in Jewish culture, particularly within Orthodox and Ultra-Orthodox communities. In Brazil, especially in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro where there are significant Jewish populations, the term 'ieshiva' is used directly. The institution represents centuries of Jewish educational tradition and remains important for cultural and religious continuity. In the United States, yeshivas serve as both day schools and advanced study institutions, with the term being well-established in English.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
Jewish academyTorah schoolrabbinic seminary

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ieshiva
Direct transliteration from Hebrew; used in Jewish communities
Rio de Janeiro
ieshiva
Used in Jewish cultural contexts in the city
São Paulo
ieshiva
Common in São Paulo's significant Jewish community
Portugal
ieshiva
Used in Portuguese Jewish communities; sometimes 'escola judaica' for general reference

Related Words

TorahTalmudrabbiBar MitzvahJewish educationhalakha

Related Idioms & Phrases

going to yeshiva
yeshiva world (referring to ultra-Orthodox Jewish society and culture)
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