yeshiva shel ma'alah

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  • n. The heavenly yeshiva; a theological concept referring to the assembly of deceased scholars who continue their Torah study in heaven.

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • יְשִׁיבָה שֶׁל מַעְלָה

      • Who Uses This

      • Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)

      Regions

      • North America

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      Alternative Spellings

      yeshiva shel maalah, yeshiva shel maala, yeshiva shel ma'ala

Notes

  • Definitions were contributed from Yinglish: A Lexicon of Judeo-English by Aliza Bulow.

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