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Orthodox JudaismReligion of Jews who adhere strictly to traditional beliefs and practices; the official form of Judaism in Israel. Orthodox Jews hold that both the written law (Torah) and the oral law (codified in the Mishna and interpreted in the Talmud) are immutably fixed and remain the sole norm of religious observance. Orthodox Judaism has held fast to such practices as daily worship, dietary laws, intensive study of the Torah, and separation of men and women in the synagogue. It also enjoins strict observance of the Sabbath and does not permit instrumental music during communal services. A leading center of Orthodoxy in the U.S. is New York's Yeshiva Univ. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Orthodox Jew and reggae rapper Matisyahu -- with his yarmulke and beard, and his tiny infant clutched in his arms -- stood out in the crowd. In between he was a psychedelic prophet, a born-again Christian, and an Orthodox Jew. Her ill-fated dialogue partner, Leah Shakdiel, an Orthodox Jew and longtime opponent of Israel's occupation, is alarmed at men's propensity to resort to violence when talking fails because of rules that are broken. |
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