noun
- plural of halakah; the body of Jewish law and legal interpretation derived from the Torah and rabbinic tradition
Usage: also spelled halachah, halacha, or halakha; used in Jewish religious and legal contexts; often capitalized
Examples
- The halakoth govern many aspects of daily Jewish life, from dietary laws to Sabbath observance.
- Scholars spent years studying the halakoth to understand the nuances of Jewish legal tradition.
- Different Jewish communities may interpret the halakoth in varying ways.
- The halakoth provide detailed guidance on how to observe religious holidays.
- Rabbinical courts apply the halakoth when resolving disputes within the community.