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Shulhan Aruch
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Definition:
Shulhan Aruch, which in Hebrew means "prepared table," is a code of laws developed in 1565 by Joseph Karo and which was authoritative in classical Judaism.

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A system of human beliefs, ideals and practices which is harder to define than it may at first appear.

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