Orthodox Jew

American  

noun

1. a Jew who adheres faithfully to the principles and practices of traditional Judaism as evidenced chiefly by a devotion to and study of the Torah, daily synagogue attendance if possible, and strict observance of the Sabbath, religious festivals, holy days, and the dietary laws.

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Orthodox Jew

Schottenstein, an Orthodox Jew, was perplexed at the criticism that the campaign smacked of eugenics, the Nazi-embraced theory that selective reproduction can advance the human race.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2025

“It’s the constant talk at the synagogues,” said Shlomo Walt, an Orthodox Jew and Pico-Robertson resident.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 10, 2024

Ms Pilip is an Orthodox Jew who fled her home country of Ethiopia to Israel in 1991 to escape discrimination and later moved the the US.

From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2024

Mr. Lew, an Orthodox Jew, indicated during the hearing that he believes further talks on the Iran nuclear issue should be on hold, at least for now.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 25, 2023

When I told Frieda about it, she said he was an Orthodox Jew.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia