... are understood to keep many different mitzvahs although how strictly these rules are adhered to is dependent on the branch of Judaism followed. This essay will outline halakha, mainly the kashrut laws and how they offer a fuller appreciation of Judaism as it is lived. Kashrut is the body ... It is a requirement that God told the Jews in the Torah they must fulfil. Therefore, there is no requirement for justification. Rabbinic interpretation provides an understanding of the Biblical laws and are seen as being 'Oral Mosaic Traditions'. It is usually referred to as the way of life as i...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate