Halachah

/hɑːˈlɑːxə/ noun

Definition

An alternate spelling of halacha; the body of Jewish law derived from biblical, rabbinical, and traditional sources.

Etymology

Alternate transliteration of Hebrew הלכה (halakhah). Both 'halacha' and 'halachah' represent the same Hebrew term with different English spelling conventions.

Kelly Says

The spelling variation between halacha and halachah shows how transliterating Hebrew into English creates multiple 'correct' spellings—a reminder that written language is always a translation.

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