baraita
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A Jewish teaching from early rabbinic times not in the Mishnah but quoted in the Talmud
- noun
- /bəˈraɪtə/
- Specialized
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baraita
- A baraita can provide valuable historical context for understanding Jewish customs.
Examples
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Many baraita are referenced throughout the Talmud to explain different traditions.
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Many scholars study the baraitas for deeper insights.
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The scholar quoted a baraita to clarify the ancient law.
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The baraita was discussed in the Talmud.
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The rabbi quoted a baraita to illustrate the correct way to observe the festival.
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In the discussion, the scholar referenced a specific baraita that clarified the halakhic ruling.
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The teacher explained the significance of the baraita that discusses ancient Jewish traditions.
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word baraita comes from Aramaic, a language used long ago by Jewish writers, and it means 'outside' or 'external'. So a baraita is a teaching that stands 'outside' the Mishnah and is quoted in the Talmud to explain traditions.