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Jewish Orthodoxy
DEFINITIONS OF:
Jewish Orthodoxy
1
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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