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Jewish Orthodoxy

DEFINITIONS OF: Jewish Orthodoxy

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n Jews who strictly observe the Mosaic law as interpreted in the Talmud

Synonyms:
Orthodox Judaism
Types:
Chasidim, Chassidim, Hasidim, Hasidism, Hassidim
a sect of Orthodox Jews that arose out of a pietistic movement originating in eastern Europe in the second half of the 18th century; a sect that follows the Mosaic law strictly
Type of:
Hebraism, Jewish religion, Judaism
Jews collectively who practice a religion based on the Torah and the Talmud
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