Yeshivish glossary term
yeshiva
ישיבה
Meaning
- a Jewish school centered on Torah study
- an academy for advanced Talmud study
Alternate spellings
yeshivah, yeshive
Usage and context
The word covers different age levels and institutions, but in Yeshivish speech it often evokes intensive traditional Torah and Talmud study.
- Category
- yeshiva and Torah study
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
He plans to attend yeshiva next year.
Plain-English example
He plans to attend a Jewish school focused on Torah study next year.