halacha

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Anyone who cares about halacha, and about the Jewish future, can no longer ignore this reality.

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  1. The general term for the Hebrew oral or traditional law; one of two branches of exposition in the Midrash. See Midrash.

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  1. Talmudic literature that deals with law and with the interpretation of the laws on the Hebrew Scriptures

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  • Jews tend to define their religion as accepting certain PRACTICES -- practices set down in halacha (Jewish law). —  Dissecting Leftism
  • Philosophically, the rabbi must also make the above justification for why the halacha (Jewish law) should be accepted despite shocking the conscience. —  LewRockwell.com
  • Compromising on halacha or its standards is in no one's best interests. —  Israpundit
  • Anyone who cares about halacha, and about the Jewish future, can no longer ignore this reality. —  Israpundit
  • Book's Description: In these clear and concise yet comprehensive essays, the author examines over 100 contemporary issues highlighting their timely relevance from the perspective of halacha - Jewish law. —  Hirhurim - Musings
 

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