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What is the religious law of Jews?

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Anonymous

13y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

The 613 mitzvot (guidelines) found in the Torah form the basis for Jewish law. Jewish law itself is called 'halacha'. Halacha is found in the Talmud.

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