Pronounced: huh-LAKH-ic, Origin: Hebrew, according to Jewish law, complying with Jewish law.
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Early Medieval Halachic Texts
In the early Middle Ages, leading scholars across Europe and North Africa produced different genres of legal writings.
Sephardic Halachic Texts of the Middle Ages
As Jewish communities grew throughout the Muslim world, they developed their own rabbinical schools and scholars.
Must-Know Jewish Death and Mourning Terms
Whether you've lost a loved one or are simply paying a shiva visit, these words and phrases are helpful to know.