1. the collective body of Jewish religious laws derived from the written and oral Torah
Usage: Judaism
2. a specific Jewish religious law or ruling
Usage: Judaism

Examples

• The rabbi consulted ancient texts to determine the proper halacha for the situation.
• Orthodox Jews follow halacha in their daily lives.
• This halacha governs dietary restrictions during Passover.
• The community debated whether the new technology violated halacha.
• Students spent years studying halacha at the seminary.
• The halacha regarding Sabbath observance is quite detailed.