Talmud Torah
Americannoun
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(in Europe) a community-supported Jewish elementary school for teaching children Hebrew, Bible, and the fundamentals of Judaism.
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(in the U.S.) a Jewish religious school for children, holding classes at the end of the secular school day.
Example Sentences
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Her two daughters have started attending a Talmud Torah after-school program: “They teach me now — the songs, their meaning,” she said.
From New York Times ● May 15, 2023
He began with the Talmud Torah, where he had already long provided for the children's bodily needs—food and clothing.
From Yiddish Tales by Various
The Sefardic Talmud Torah is a small room without window or ventilation, the only light and air enter by the door.
From The Book of Delight and Other Papers by Israel Abrahams
"No!" he exclaimed, "they shall not get the better of me," and he ran out of the Talmud Torah, and was gone.
From Yiddish Tales by Various
He sat and laid plans for carrying on the education in the Talmud Torah, and he felt so light of heart that he sang to himself for very pleasure.
From Yiddish Tales by Various
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