halakhist

/həˈlɑːkɪst/
noun
  1. A person who is an expert in or a follower of Jewish religious law (halakha).
    • As a respected halakhist, she wrote several books on Jewish legal traditions.
    • The community invited a halakhist to teach a class on the laws of prayer.
    • The halakhist was consulted to resolve the dispute about kosher food preparation.