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Yeshivas

Scope note

Use either for Hebrew-English day schools providing both secular and religious instruction, usually operated under Orthodox Jewish auspices, or for schools providing training in Talmudic law and which may ordain rabbis. For educational facilities specifically devoted to the training of rabbis, use "rabbinical seminaries." For day schools operated under Reform or Conservative Jewish auspices, use "Hebrew schools."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300048798

Broader Terms used

<schools by subject>

Equivalent Terms used

yeshiva

Created

13yrs ago

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