After learning to read Hebrew , they would immediately begin studying the Torah , starting with Leviticus and the five books of Moses .
Although traditionally boys start learning the Hebrew alphabet the day they turned three , boys typically entered cheder school around the age of 5 .
After learning to read Hebrew , boys would immediately begin studying the Torah , starting with Leviticus and the five books of Moses .
Although traditionally boys start learning the Hebrew alphabet the day they turned three , boys typically entered cheder school around the age of 5 .