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HALAKHAH: The Sources of Jewish Law

Halakhah, Jewish law, gives direction for nearly every aspect of life. Halakhah has developed over thousands of years, and halakhic texts--from the Talmud to the Shulhan Arukh to contemporary responsa--reflect both timeless concerns as well as geographically and culturally specific norms.

LATEST ARTICLES: TEXTS

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    The text of Pirkei Avot chapter 6

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    The Bible probably only became stable in the early Rabbinic stage.

  • Literary Criticism

    Literary criticism developed to examine the literary characteristics (including narrative technique, tone, theme, structure, and imagery) of the Bible.

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