derech

/ˈdɛ(.)ɹɛx/

Etymology

Borrowed from Hebrew דרך.

noun

  1. The path of propriety or righteousness, or especially of Hasidism or Judaism.“You see, I had gone off the derech--off the path. To complete my self-determination, to live an authentic life, I would have to leave the community, the most egregious offense imaginable.”