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halacha

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1. halacha - Noun

2. Halacha - Proper noun

Meaning

The general term for the Hebrew oral or traditional law; one of two branches of exposition in the Midrash. See Midrash.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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A concurrent shiur for the English track was given by HaRav Yitzchak Blau, Rosh Yeshiva, Yeshiva Ateres Tzvi, whose interesting discourse into halacha l’maysa of tefilah offered guidance on multiple davening-related matters. Source: Internet

At the same time, adherents of Reform Judaism and Reconstructionist Judaism do not accept halacha, and therefore restrictions on melacha, as binding at all. Source: Internet

Although the Ari himself was born Ashkenazi, he borrowed many elements from Sephardi and other traditions, since he felt that they followed Kabbalah and Halacha more faithfully. Source: Internet

Although there is a concept in Halacha called עד אחד נאמן באיסורין - that generally people who are trustworthy are believed to verify the kashrus of food, nonetheless the Vaad made this enactment. Source: Internet

Responsa by both the CJLS and the Va'ad Halacha are equally valid, although the Va'ad's emphasis is on issues pertaining to Israeli society. Source: Internet

Mainstream Sepharadi Haredi Rabbi Ovadia Yosef forbade the wearing of wigs altogether. citation Haredi women often dress more freely and casually within the home, as long as the body remains covered in accordance with the halacha. Source: Internet

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