noun
- Plural of halakah; the body of Jewish law and tradition derived from the Torah and rabbinic interpretation.
Usage: Also spelled halakha or halacha; Used in Jewish religious and legal contexts; Often capitalized
Examples
- The rabbi studied various halakahs to determine the proper observance of the Sabbath.
- Different Jewish communities may interpret halakahs in distinct ways.
- Understanding halakahs is essential for observant Jewish practice.
- The halakahs govern everything from dietary laws to marriage and divorce.
- Scholars debated the application of ancient halakahs to modern situations.