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

As part of a tiny minority that’s a segment of a small minority, I’m an Orthodox Jew that grew up in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2022

The Sikh case joins a 2021 lawsuit against the Navy that Becket filed on behalf of Edmund Di Liscia, an Orthodox Jew, and three Muslims: Leandros Katsareas, Dominique Bragg and Mohammed Shoyeb.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 19, 2022

“I have tattooed Christians, Palestinians, Ethiopians, Israelis — believe it or not, I’ve tattooed an Orthodox Jew with sidelocks,” said Mr. Razzouk, who identifies as a member of the Palestinian Christian minority.

From New York Times ● Apr. 15, 2022

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

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