1. Plural of halakah; the body of Jewish law and tradition derived from the Torah and rabbinic interpretation.
Usage: Also spelled halakha or halacha; Used in Jewish religious and legal contexts; Often capitalized

Examples

• The rabbi studied various halakahs to determine the proper observance of the Sabbath.
• Different Jewish communities may interpret halakahs in distinct ways.
• Understanding halakahs is essential for observant Jewish practice.
• The halakahs govern everything from dietary laws to marriage and divorce.
• Scholars debated the application of ancient halakahs to modern situations.