👉 A halachist is a person who has studied and learned from the teachings of the Jewish law (Torah) and the Talmud, as well as other sources of Jewish law. They are responsible for interpreting the laws in specific cases and applying them to different situations. The term "halachist" comes from the Hebrew word "halacha," which means "law," "rule," or "decision." It is a title used by Jewish communities to denote someone who has studied and learned