Written Torah refers to the first five books of the Bible. Oral Torah interprets and explains the Written Torah. Orthodox Jews believe that the Torah contains 613 "mitzvot", or commandments, that are binding upon Jews. Orthodox Judaism is composed of different groups with intersecting beliefs, practices and theologies, and in their broad patterns, the Orthodox movements are very similar. Modern Orthodox Jews strictly observe "halakhah" Jewish Law, but still integrate into modern society. Ultra-Orthodox Jews, which includes Chasidic Jews, strictly observe Jewish laws and do not integrate into modern society by dressing distinctively and living separately. Most Orthodox groups characterize non-Orthodox forms of Judaism as heresy. Within orthodoxy, the various groups maintain significant social differences, and differences in understanding halakha due to their varying opinion concerning the role of women in Judaism, relations with non-Orthodox Jews, attitudes toward modern culture and modern scholarship, and how to relate to the State of Israel and
Written Torah refers to the first five books of the Bible. Oral Torah interprets and explains the Written Torah. Orthodox Jews believe that the Torah contains 613 "mitzvot", or commandments, that are binding upon Jews. Orthodox Judaism is composed of different groups with intersecting beliefs, practices and theologies, and in their broad patterns, the Orthodox movements are very similar. Modern Orthodox Jews strictly observe "halakhah" Jewish Law, but still integrate into modern society. Ultra-Orthodox Jews, which includes Chasidic Jews, strictly observe Jewish laws and do not integrate into modern society by dressing distinctively and living separately. Most Orthodox groups characterize non-Orthodox forms of Judaism as heresy. Within orthodoxy, the various groups maintain significant social differences, and differences in understanding halakha due to their varying opinion concerning the role of women in Judaism, relations with non-Orthodox Jews, attitudes toward modern culture and modern scholarship, and how to relate to the State of Israel and