beth hamidrash en · NOUN
Etymology
From Hebrew בית המדרש, from Hebrew בית (bet, “house of”) + המדרש [ ה־ (ha-, “the”) + מדרש (midrash, “Midrash”) ].
Meanings
- A Jewish house of study where the study of the Torah is undertaken.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| batei hamidrash | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| beit midrash | alternative | lexicographic | |
| beth midrash | alternative | lexicographic |