The concept of the "Jewish lawyer" is a stereotype of Jews, which depicts Jews and Jewish lawyers as clever, greedy, exploitative, dishonest, and as engaging in moral turpitude and excessive legalism.
What is the most important Jewish law?
The basic laws and tenets of Judaism are derived from the Torah, the first five books of the Bible. The most important teaching and tenet of Judaism is that there is one God, incorporeal and eternal, who wants all people to do what is just and merciful.Jan 1, 2014
What were the two most important Jewish laws?
The most widely accepted codes of Jewish law are known as Mishneh Torah and the Shulchan Aruch.