Yeshivish glossary term
kollel
כולל
Meaning
- an advanced Torah-study program
- a framework in which married men study Torah full time or extensively
Alternate spellings
kolel
Usage and context
Most often refers to a post-yeshiva institution or program for married scholars, though structures and schedules differ.
- Category
- yeshiva and Torah study
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
He learns in the kollel every morning.
Plain-English example
He studies Torah in the advanced program every morning.