halacha

uncountable · proper noun

A noun referring to the collective body of Jewish religious laws and legal interpretations derived from the Hebrew Scriptures and Talmudic literature.

• 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее совокупность еврейских религиозных законов и правовых толкований, основанных на еврейских Писаниях и талмудической литературе.

1. Collective Jewish legal tradition C2 formal

   The body of Jewish law and legal interpretation derived from the Torah, the Talmud, and rabbinic literature, governing religious and daily life.

   • He has studied Halacha for decades and is considered a leading authority.
   • Decisions about Sabbath observance are based on Halacha.
   • Modern Halacha includes rulings on medical ethics and technology.

   🇷🇺Галаха

2. Specific religious ruling C2 formal

   A particular legal decision or rule within the framework of Jewish law.

   • The rabbi issued a new halacha regarding digital commerce.
   • This halacha clarifies the proper method for kosher slaughter.
   • Each halacha is carefully traced back to its source in the Talmud.

   🇷🇺Конкретное религиозное постановление

   Synonyms: decisionlawordinancepreceptrulingstatute

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• halacha's possessive singular form