known as a psak halakha ("ruling of law"; ) or simply a "psak". Piskei halakha are generally recorded in the responsa literature.

Orthodox Judaism

A posek has to be an individual that is particularly learned in a large area of law. They have to have shown ability to apply complex legal rulings to a variety of novel situations. They have to possess a very clear command of the Talmud, the Shulchan Aruch (code of Jewish law) and legal responsa with practical applications. This is

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