noun
- Plural of cheder; Jewish elementary schools, traditionally focused on teaching Hebrew, Torah, and religious texts to children.
Usage: Also spelled cheddar or cheder (singular); primarily used in Jewish educational contexts; Historical and cultural term
Examples
- Many Jewish children attended cheders in Eastern Europe before the 20th century.
- The cheders provided instruction in Hebrew and religious law.
- Traditional cheders emphasized memorization and recitation of sacred texts.
- Several cheders operated in the neighborhood to serve the local Jewish community.