Talmud Meaning
/ˈtælmʊd/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
proper nounThe central body of rabbinic Jewish law and tradition.
nameA collection of Jewish writings related to the practical application of Judaic law and tradition (may refer to either the Babylonian Talmud or the shorter Jerusalem Talmud).
Sentence Examples
Michael, Gabriel, Uriel, and Raphael are the four archangels mentioned in the Talmud.
Iraqi Jews wrote the Talmud.
The Talmud is one of Judaism's holy books.
CEFR Practice Quiz
In Jewish study, the ____ contains important discussions and laws from rabbis.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ is an ancient and important collection of Jewish laws and traditions that is still studied by many people today.
Word Origin & History
Borrowed from Hebrew תַּלְמוּד (talmúd, “instruction, learning”).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"On any given Friday night at the Claremont Colleges, between 15 and 20 Jewish students gather to sing wordless melodies, dive into textual study of Talmud or James Baldwin, or hold workshops on antisemitism."
— 2019 July 3, Jess Schwalb, “Red Line Rebellion”, in Jewish Currents:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
In Jewish study, the ____ contains important discussions and laws from rabbis.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ is an ancient and important collection of Jewish laws and traditions that is still studied by many people today.