Shulchan Arukh · the four sections
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The four sections of the Shulchan Arukh
Section 01 · Orach Chayim
Orach Chayim
Daily life, prayer, Shabbat and the festivals.
697 simanimEnter
Section 02 · Yoreh De'ah
Yoreh De'ah
Dietary law, vows, mourning, charity and permitted and forbidden practices.
403 simanimEnter
Section 03 · Even HaEzer
Even HaEzer
Marriage, betrothal, the ketubah and divorce.
178 simanimEnter
Section 04 · Choshen Mishpat
Choshen Mishpat
Civil law, damages, loans and adjudication.
427 simanimEnter