posek

See also: pŏsek

English

Etymology

Hebrew פוסק‎

Noun

posek (plural poseks or poskim)

  1. (Judaism) decisor; legal scholar who decides the Halacha in cases where previous authorities are inconclusive or no halakhic precedent exists.
    • 1996 April 28, Jonathan Kamens, “Question on love affairs and illegitimate children”, in soc.culture.jewish‎ (Usenet):
      Standard disclaimer.... I am not a posek. Always consult a real posek if you want a real p'sak. Poskim don't waste their time answering Usenet postings. :-)

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decisor — see decisor

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