gemara

/ɡəˈmɑrə/
noun
  1. The part of the Talmud that consists of rabbinical discussions and commentary on the Mishnah, forming the basis of Jewish law and tradition.
    • The rabbi spent years studying the Gemara with his students.
    • Many Jewish scholars write new commentaries on the Gemara today.
    • This passage from the Gemara discusses the rules for observing the Sabbath.
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