The mitzvot are the commandments by which Jews have to live. In total, there are 613 commandments. The mitzvot stretch into every aspect of life for a Jewish person. Keeping these means living a ...

When the Torah was given, the potential of man was elevated to a higher level, with the observance of the 613 Mitzvot. This is why it is understood that a Gentile who observes these seven laws ...

The mitzvot can be divided into two categories, ‘positive’ and ‘negative’ rules that Jews should do or not do: ...

It feels so good to be recognized. I shut that down fast though by talking too much about the 613 mitzvot, and the categories into which I am sorting them: confusing; amazing; terrifying; important. I ...

At the Connections event, Sarah received a gift of $613, relating to the Jewish tradition of 613 mitzvot, which she plans to donate to Mazon: A Jewish Response to Hunger and to Anshei Israel’s Youth ...

The award recipient will receive a gift of $613 — related to the Jewish tradition of 613 mitzvot — to use toward participation on a trip to Israel or another Jewish leadership or educational program ...