melamdim

/məˈlɑːmdɪm/
noun
  1. Teachers, especially of Jewish religious studies in a traditional school setting.
    • Many melamdim dedicate their lives to teaching Torah to young students.
    • The village hired several melamdim to educate the children in Hebrew and scripture.
    • The melamdim at the yeshiva were highly respected in the community.
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