halakhah

/həˈlɑːxə/
noun
  1. Alternative spelling of halakha; the collective body of Jewish religious laws and traditions.
    • Halakhah is central to Jewish religious practice.
    • The book explains the halakhah of keeping kosher.
    • Many Jews follow halakhah in their daily routines.
  2. A single Jewish law or legal ruling.
    • The teacher explained a halakhah about charity.
    • This halakhah discusses how to celebrate the festival.
    • Each halakhah is based on ancient texts.
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