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

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2025

A German-born Orthodox Jew orphaned by the Holocaust, she immigrated to the United States in 1956 and became a naturalized citizen in 1965.

From Washington Times ● Nov. 10, 2023

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

“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