Yeshivish glossary term
shiur
שיעור
Meaning
- a Torah class or lesson
- a prescribed measurement or minimum quantity in Jewish law
Usage and context
In ordinary scheduling, it usually means a class. In legal discussion, it can mean a defined amount, size, or measure.
- Category
- yeshiva and Torah study
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
The shiur begins at nine.
Plain-English example
The Torah class begins at nine.