Halachah

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In Judaism, the oral legal tradition embodied in the Talmud (a compilation of Jewish law and tradition). Based on the Torah, it comprises rules, discussion, and commentary passed down by word of mouth. The Halachah regulates all aspects of conduct by describing the proper path through life. It is strictly observed by Orthodox Jews.

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