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Jewish Orthodoxy

/ˌdʒuɪʃ ˌɔrθəˈdɑksi/
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Definitions of Jewish Orthodoxy
  1. noun
    Jews who strictly observe the Mosaic law as interpreted in the Talmud
    synonyms: Orthodox Judaism
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    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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