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The 613 mitzvot are details of a larger philosophy, a greater belief, intended to improve the character of each person. That which distinguishes Judaism as a religious way of life is the emphasis on ...

A new book illustrating each one of the 613 commandments according to Maimonides’ count has been published by artist Archie Rand. Rand began working on the original masterwork for the book, a 17 foot ...

The Talmud (Tractate Makot 24a) quotes several outstanding Torah personalities in our history regarding how they encapsulated the essence of the 613 mitzvot of the Torah, as befitting the minimal ...

Rabbi Adam Mintz explores the ways that mitzvot can ground Judaism in reality and ensure that Jews recognize that the strength of the religion lies in its everyday practice. JTA has documented Jewish ...