orthodox judaism

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Definition of orthodox judaism in English English dictionary

The most traditional Rabbinic branch of Judaism, believing the written Torah and the oral Torah were literally given to Moses by God

The branch of Judaism that is governed by adherence to the Torah as interpreted in the Talmud. Religion of Jews who adhere strictly to traditional beliefs and practices; the official form of Judaism in Israel. Orthodox Jews hold that both the written law (Torah) and the oral law (codified in the Mishna and interpreted in the Talmud) are immutably fixed and remain the sole norm of religious observance. Orthodox Judaism has held fast to such practices as daily worship, dietary laws, intensive study of the Torah, and separation of men and women in the synagogue. It also enjoins strict observance of the Sabbath and does not permit instrumental music during communal services. A leading center of Orthodoxy in the U.S. is New York's Yeshiva Univ

branch of Judaism which most strictly observes Jewish rites and traditions, branch of Judaism that adheres to the teachings of the Torah as interpreted in the Talmud

beliefs and practices of a Judaic sect that strictly observes Mosaic Law Jews who strictly observe the Mosaic Law as interpreted in the Talmud

Hyphenation

or·tho·dox Ju·da·i·sm

Turkish pronunciation

ôrthıdäks cudeyîzım

Pronunciation

/ˈôrᴛʜəˌdäks ˈʤo͞odāˌəzəm/ /ˈɔːrθəˌdɑːks ˈʤuːdeɪˌɪzəm/