Definitions for orthodox judaism

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

Or′thodox Ju′daism(n.)

  1. a branch of Judaism that faithfully adheres to traditional beliefs and practices as evidenced by Torah study, daily synagogue attendance, and strict observance of the Sabbath, festivals, and dietary laws.

    Category: Judaism

    Ref: Compare Conservative Judaism, Reform Judaism .

Princeton's WordNet

  1. Orthodox Judaism, Jewish Orthodoxy(noun)

    Jews who strictly observe the Mosaic law as interpreted in the Talmud

  2. Orthodox Judaism(noun)

    beliefs and practices of a Judaic sect that strictly observes Mosaic law

Wiktionary

  1. Orthodox Judaism(Noun)

    The most traditional Rabbinic branch of Judaism, believing the written Torah and the oral Torah were literally given to Moses by God.


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