What is another word for Mishna?
Pronunciation: [mɪshnˈɑː] (IPA) 
Mishna is a term that refers to the Jewish text which details the Oral Torah. This text explains how the laws of the Torah should be interpreted and applied to daily life. The word "Mishna" can also be spelled "Mishnah" and is sometimes referred to as "Mishneh". Additionally, it is known as the "Oral Law" or "Oral Tradition". Another synonym for the Mishna is the "Talmud", which is the more extensive text that details both the Mishna and the Gemara, a collection of rabbinic commentaries and interpretations. The word "halacha" can also be used as a synonym when referring to the Jewish law as a whole.
