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Rabbinic law refers to the body of legal rulings, interpretations, and enactments that were formulated by the rabbis throughout history, though even the use of ‘rabbi’…
The practice of married Jewish women covering their hair is based on the concept of tzniut (modesty, literally privacy), which is an important principle in Jewish…
The tradition of Jewish men wearing beards is rooted in a combination of religious and cultural factors. One of the primary reasons is the interpretation of…
The Gemara is an integral part of Jewish scholarship and plays a central role in the study and interpretation of the Mishna. It is the rabbinical…
The Mishna is one of the fundamental texts of Jewish literature and holds a prominent place in Jewish religious and legal studies. Compiled by Rabbi Yehuda…
Throughout Jewish history, there have been several prominent periods marked by the rise of great scholars and thinkers. One such period is known as the era…
