melamed
- noun
- /ˈmɛləˌmɛd/
- Jargon
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melamed
- Parents valued the guidance of a melamed for their children's early religious education.
Examples
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In the village, a respected melamed taught generations of children the basics of Hebrew and tradition.
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The family hired a melamed to teach their children reading and prayer at home every afternoon.
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The melamed taught us about the Torah.
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Many children in the community attend a melamed for religious studies.
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The children eagerly listened as the melamed taught them about Jewish traditions and scriptures.
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After class, the melamed encouraged his students to ask questions about their studies.
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In the small town, the melamed was highly respected for his dedication to teaching young minds.
Synonyms
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A Jewish religious leader who guides a Hasidic community
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Melamed comes from the Hebrew root למד that means 'to teach' or 'to learn', so a melamed is literally 'a teacher', often someone who teaches children religious subjects.