In its primary meaning, the Hebrew word mitzvah (/ ˈmɪtsvə /; Hebrew: מִצְוָה, mīṣvā [mit͡sˈva], plural מִצְווֹת mīṣvōt [mit͡sˈvot]; "commandment") refers to a commandment from God to be …

One often hears someone Jewish saying, “It’s a mitzvah!” usually referring to a charitable, beneficial act performed by another person. However, the Hebrew word mitzvah does not …

Anti-Semitism Biography History Israel Israel Education Judaic Treasures Maps Myths & Facts Politics Religion The Holocaust Travel U.S.-Israel Relations Vital Statistics Women

The Talmud tells us (Tractate Makkot 23b) that there are 613 commandments (mitzvot) in the Torah; 248 Positive Commandments (do's) and 365 Negative Commandments (do not's).

Jun 22, 2023 · In Judaism, a mitzvah (plural: mitzvot) is a commandment, obligation, or associated deed that serves as a means of fulfilling one’s religious duties and connecting with …

Here we define mitzvot as God’s commandments. However, many Jews use the term to indicate an act of charity. For example, helping an elderly member of the community home with their …

Jul 27, 2025 · When God gave the Torah to the Jewish people at Mount Sinai, He provided not just a set of beliefs, but a guide for living. This guide—filled with Divine wisdom—is made up of …