halaka

/həˈlɑːkə/
noun
  1. A Jewish law or legal tradition, especially one not written in the Torah but derived from rabbinic interpretation.
    • The rabbi explained the halaka about keeping the Sabbath.
    • Many Jewish communities follow the same halaka for holiday celebrations.
    • She studied the halaka to understand the proper way to pray.
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