This paper presents the characteristics of the system of sources of Jewish law, among which Torah has the central place. Explained by the pattern of occurrence of such a source of Jewish law as the Talmud. Also consider these sources as custom, statutes and decrees wise, the solution of the Jewish courts. Separately drawn attention to the value of the legal system of modern Israel and Jewish law.

Keywords: source of law, Jewish law, the Torah, the Talmud, the legal system