1. a Jewish elementary school, especially one in which Hebrew and religious texts are taught
Usage: also spelled heder or cheder; from Yiddish and Hebrew; historical and cultural term

Examples

• He attended cheder as a child to learn Hebrew and Jewish traditions.
• The cheder was located in the basement of the synagogue.
• Many Jewish immigrants sent their children to cheder to maintain their cultural heritage.
• The cheder curriculum focused on Torah, Talmud, and Hebrew language.
• She has fond memories of her years in cheder studying with the rabbi.