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Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source - Share This
Orthodox Judaism
–noun
| Judaism as observed by Orthodox Jews. |
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| Orthodox Judaism
n. The branch of Judaism that is governed by adherence to the Torah as interpreted in the Talmud. |
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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| orthodox judaism | |
noun | |
| 1. | Jews who strictly observe the Mosaic law as interpreted in the Talmud |
| 2. | beliefs and practices of a Judaic sect that strictly observes Mosaic law |
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American Heritage New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition - Cite This Source - Share This
Orthodox Judaism
Orthodox Judaism
The branch of Judaism that insists on the keeping of the Jewish law, or Torah, in its entirety; orthodox means “correct in teaching.” A few generations ago, the Orthodox was the dominant form of Judaism; today, fewer than one-fifth of Jews belonging to Jewish congregations in the United States are Orthodox.
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