Jewish rules are based on the Torah, Talmud, and other Jewish texts. These rules are designed to guide Jewish individuals in their daily lives and ensure that they follow the commandments of God. Jewish …

Below is a list of the 613 mitzvot (commandments). It is based primarily on the list compiled by Rambam in the Mishneh Torah, but I have consulted other sources as well. As I said in the page on halakhah, …

Several great Jewish scholars have compiled a complete listing of these mitzvahs. Although they all agree on the vast majority of the commandments, they do disagree concerning a number of them.

In the Jewish diaspora, halakha served many Jewish communities as an enforceable avenue of law — both civil and religious, since no differentiation of them exists in classical Judaism.

The root of the Hebrew term used to refer to Jewish law, halakhah, means “go” or “walk.” Halakhah, then, is the “way” a Jew is directed to behave in every aspect of life, encompassing civil, criminal and …

Judaism is not merely a body of law. It is a mindset, a way of life. Some have the misconception that Jewish practice is confined to the synagogue, or to an occasional holiday celebration at home.

Jul 11, 2025 · Judaism is a comprehensive way of life, with rules and practices that govern every aspect of life, from daily routines to business dealings and personal grooming. These rules and practices are …