Halakhic Principles

Darchei Shalom (lit. "Ways of Peace") refers to good relations among neighbors.

Gematria is the practice of assigning numerical values to Hebrew letters. Throughout rabbinic and Jewish literature, Gematria is used as a tool for interpreting biblical texts and deriving meaning from words and phrases.

Covenants are binding commitments made between two parties. The most famous covenants in Tanakh are those that God made with Abraham, these include the "covenant between the parts" and that of circumcision. People too can make covenants, as was the case when Abraham made one with Abimelekh.

"Safek" is a term originating from Rabbinic literature and is not found in the Bible itself. In legal contexts, when uncertainty arises, approaches vary depending on whether the commandment in question originates from the Torah or from Rabbinic sources.