religious school
Pronunciations
| religious school | (ruh-LIH-jus SKOOL) | listen |
Definitions
n. After-school Jewish supplementary education, usually from elementary through high school.
Example Sentences
"I work in the religious school at the local synagogue on Tuesday afternoons and Sunday mornings."
Languages of Origin
- English
Regions
- North America
- South Africa
- Australia / New Zealand
Dictionaries
- None
Notes
The term "religious school" is usually associated with Reform institutions, which Conservative institutions usually favor "Hebrew school".
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