halacha
/hɑːˈlɑːxə/
noun
- The collective body of Jewish religious law, including biblical, Talmudic, and rabbinic teachings.
- Observant Jews follow halacha in their daily lives, from prayer to diet.
- The course covers the development of halacha from ancient times to the present.
- Rabbi Cohen studied halacha for many years before becoming a judge.
- A specific law or legal ruling within Jewish tradition.
- Each community may interpret a halacha slightly differently.
- This halacha about keeping the Sabbath is explained in the Talmud.
- The rabbi gave a halacha on how to properly light the Hanukkah candles.