Understanding Jewish Law: An Overview
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Jewish law, known as Halacha, permeates every facet of Jewish life, providing religious significance to day-to-day activities. Halacha derives from a triad of sources: the Torah, rabbinic laws (d’rabbanan), and long-standing customs (minhag). Jewish law comprises a set of immutable 613 commandments or mitzvot which serve as a blueprint for spiritual and ethical living1. Of […]