The 613 Commandments | Part 1 | REMASTERED

Unlike the Ten Commandments that many of us are familiar with, there is also something not as familiar known as the 613 Commandments. Do they apply to me today, and if so, how?

What are the 613 Commandments?

The 613 commandments, known as the Mitzvot, are a set of rules and ethical guidelines found in the Torah, the foundational text of Judaism. These commandments cover a wide range of religious, moral, and social aspects of life, offering direction on how to live a life in accordance with Jewish law and principles.

The 613 Mitzvot are divided into two categories:

Positive Commandments (Mitzvot Asei): These commandments require a person to do something actively. For example, to observe the Sabbath, to honor one's parents, to give charity, or to keep kosher.

Negative Commandments (Mitzvot Lo Ta'aseh): These commandments prohibit certain actions, such as not stealing, not committing adultery, not bearing false witness, or not eating forbidden foods.

The commandments are further organized into 248 positive and 365 negative commandments, with the latter corresponding to the number of days in the solar year. These rules address not only religious practices like prayer and rituals, but also ethical behaviors, such as how to treat others and maintain justice.

While not all of the commandments can be practiced today (due to the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, for example), the 613 Mitzvot remains a fundamental part of Jewish tradition and law. They serve as a guide for Jews to lead lives of holiness, community, and spiritual discipline.

In summary, the 613 commandments provide a comprehensive framework for living according to God's will, offering both structure for worship and guidance for daily life, with an emphasis on justice, compassion, and sanctity. {generated by ChatGPT}

In this teaching series, Rabbi Steve Berkson explores the how, what, why, where, and when related to these commands. Then, he will show you if and how these commandments apply to your walk of faith today.

This lesson covers commandments #1 - #17.

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