The Talmud is a collection of Jewish oral law and tradition. This field deals with the interpretation and application of the Talmud in Jewish life and practice.
Mishnah: A compilations of Jewish Oral Law, redacted in the year 200 CE.
Gemara: A commentary on the Mishnah, interpreted and debated by rabbis from the third to the fifth centuries CE.
Talmud Bavli: The Babylonian Talmud, compiled in the fifth century CE, consisting of the Mishnah and Gemara commentary for Jewish law.
Talmud Yerushalmi: The Jerusalem Talmud, compiled in the fourth century CE.
Midrash: A collection of Jewish stories and commentaries on the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible).
Halachah: Jewish law, covering every aspect of Jewish life and practice.
Aggadah: Non-legal parts of the Talmud, including stories, parables, and ethical teachings.
Haggadah: A Jewish text read on the night of Passover that tells the story of the Exodus from Egypt.
Rashi: A commentary on the Talmud by Rabbi Shlomo Yitzchaki, a medieval French rabbi.
Tosafot: Commentaries written by the students of Rashi.
Shulchan Aruch: A codification of Jewish law written by Rabbi Yosef Karo in the sixteenth century.
Responsa Literature: Rabbinic responses to legal and religious questions submitted by the Jewish community throughout history.
Jewish History: The events, movements, and people that have shaped the history of the Jewish people.
Jewish Philosophy: The ideas and beliefs of Jewish philosophers from ancient to modern times.
Hasidism: A mystical movement within Judaism that emerged in the eighteenth century.
Kabbalah: The study of Jewish mysticism and the esoteric aspects of Jewish tradition.
Mitzvot: The commandments of Jewish law.
Jewish Holidays: The festivals and observances of the Jewish calendar, including Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Hanukkah, and Passover.
Jewish Ethics: The moral principles and values of Jewish tradition.
Torah: The Hebrew Bible, including the first five books of Moses.
Gemara: The central text of the Talmud and the main focus of study in traditional Jewish education. Gemara includes discussions and debates about Jewish law, ethics, theology, and history.
Halakha: The practical aspects of Jewish law and its implementation, focusing on daily observances, such as prayer, dietary laws, and Sabbath observance.
Aggada: Non-legalistic parts of the Talmud that deal with philosophical and ethical discussions, stories and legends, parables, and moral advice.
Midrash: A collection of Jewish stories, legends, and parables that help to interpret and expand upon the Hebrew Bible.
Ethics of the Fathers (Pirkei Avot): A tractate of the Mishnah that consists of ethical and moral teachings of Jewish sages, offering advice and guidance on how to live a virtuous and fruitful life.
Kabbalah: The Jewish mystical tradition that explores the nature of God, the universe, and the human soul.
Mussar: A Jewish ethical movement that emphasizes personal development and character improvement through introspection and the study of Jewish texts.
Responsa Literature: A collection of legal opinions and rulings by Jewish scholars and rabbis, addressing specific questions and situations that arise in Jewish life and practice.
Jewish Philosophy: The study of Jewish thought and theology, exploring the relationship between God, human beings, and the world.
Biblical Exegesis: The interpretation of the Hebrew Bible through various techniques, including literal, allegorical, and mystical interpretations.