noun
- Plural of halakah; the body of Jewish law and tradition derived from the Torah and rabbinic interpretation, governing religious and civil life.
Usage: Also spelled halacha, halakha, or halachah; From Hebrew halakah, meaning 'the way' or 'the path'; Used in Jewish religious and legal contexts
Examples
- The rabbi studied various halakhahs to answer the congregation's questions about dietary laws.
- Different Jewish communities may interpret halakhahs in distinct ways based on their traditions.
- Understanding halakhahs is essential for observant Jews seeking to live according to Jewish law.
- The halakhahs cover everything from Sabbath observance to business ethics.
- Scholars have debated the halakhahs for centuries, producing extensive commentaries and rulings.