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Orthodox Judaism is a stream of Judaism which adheres to a relatively strict interpretation and application of the laws and ethics first canonized in the Talmud and later codified in the Shulkhan Arukh. Rabbis in Orthodox Judaism interpret and apply classical Rabbinical rulings and logic to any given question or situation. Orthodox Jews can be classified into several subgroups. Some subgroups of Orthodoxy are Modern Orthodox Judaism, Haredi Judaism, and Hasidic Judaism. The greatest differences are over the degree to which an Orthodox Jew should seprate from modern secular society. Other important topics of debate are, the relative value of Torah study versus secular studies or other pursuits, the importance of a central spiritual guide, the importance of maintaining non-Halakhic customs, and the relationship of the modern state of Israel to Judaism.

While many Orthodox Jews accept the label "Orthodox", others reject and criticize it because it was never traditionally applied to......

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