responsa
Prononciation : [rɪˈspɑːnsə]
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Contexte : « religion »
(noun) responsa are answers or rulings given by Jewish legal scholars on questions of Jewish law. It's like asking a teacher for help with a tricky problem, and they give you guidance that you can follow.
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The rabbi provided responsa to help the community understand the new laws.
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There were no responsa available for the difficult questions the students had.
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What responsa have been issued regarding this law in our community?
Contexte : « history »
(noun) In a historical context, responsa refers to written replies from scholars to specific questions that often reflect the social and legal issues of their time. It’s like a letter where someone shares important advice based on their knowledge.
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Scholars study ancient responsa to learn about the customs of earlier Jewish communities.
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Many of the responsa from that period are lost, making it hard to understand their society.
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How did the responsa of the past influence modern practices?
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