cheder

And the time flow in this book is exquisite: as in life, Gilman's transforms Joseph from page in subtle but certain stages, bringing him from early childhood into his cheder years.

为约瑟做毯子，即使旧了、破了，约瑟也舍不得丢，他相信一定有办法把旧东西变成新东西。这条毯子就在巧手下，渐渐变成了外套、背心、领带、手帕和钮扣。