noun
- plural of cheder; Jewish elementary schools, traditionally focused on teaching Hebrew, Torah, and religious texts to young children.
Usage: Also spelled chedorim or chadorim; Primarily used in historical and Jewish educational contexts; Yiddish origin
Examples
- Many Jewish children in Eastern Europe attended chedarim to learn Hebrew and religious studies.
- The chedarim served as the primary educational institutions for Jewish youth before modern schooling systems.
- Teachers in chedarim emphasized memorization of Torah passages and Jewish law.
- Attendance at chedarim was considered essential for Jewish religious education in traditional communities.