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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Example Sentences

Hellerstein, an Orthodox Jew, has said that he schedules sentencing hearings for Fridays so he has all of the Sabbath to reflect on his decisions—and wrestles with them even afterward.

From The Wall Street Journal

For most of my adult life, I have worn a kippa, an indication of being an Orthodox Jew.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Thirty-eight percent of Conservative and Orthodox Jews disapproved or strongly disapproved of the war in the territory; 58% in the Reform category felt this way and 57% in the nonaffiliated one.

From Los Angeles Times

Trachtenberg's family, who are Orthodox Jews, had reportedly objected to an autopsy, citing religious reasons.

From BBC