Pronunciations

Torah Shebichtav (TAW-ruh sheh-beech-TAHV) listen

Definitions

Example Sentences

  • "The one thing I know about the topic is that Torah Shebichtav counts as learning whether or not you understand it, but for Torah Sheb’al peh, you have to understand it." (source)

Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • תּוֹרָה שֶׁבִּכְתָב

    • Who Uses This

      • Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)

      Regions

      • North America

      Dictionaries

      • None

      Alternative Spellings

      Torah Shebichsav

Notes

  • See also Written Law.


    Definitions were contributed from Yinglish: A Lexicon of Judeo-English by Aliza Bulow.

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