mitzva
Jewish religious obligation
Mitzva, also spelled mitzvah, is a commandment or religious duty in Judaism, derived from the 613 commandments in the Torah.
More broadly, it refers to any good deed or act of kindness: Helping your elderly neighbor is a real mitzva.
The word carries connotations of moral obligation and righteousness.
A bar mitzvah or bat mitzvah marks when a Jewish child becomes responsible for observing the commandments.
Voluntary aid for others
- kindnessConsiderate, caring disposition
- generosityReadiness to give freely
- benevolenceDisposition toward doing good
- compassionConcern for others' distress
helpfulness · volunteerism · selflessness · goodwill · service · donation · assistance · hospitality
Judaism's core scripture
- halachaJewish legal ruling
- preceptRule governing behavior
- obligationRequired task or commitment
- TalmudRabbinic law compilation
Mishnah · Shabbat · kosher · tefillin · Passover · Sukkot · Yom Kippur · Rosh Hashanah
charity
Voluntary aid for others
- kindnessConsiderate, caring disposition
- generosityReadiness to give freely
- benevolenceDisposition toward doing good
compassion · helpfulness · volunteerism · selflessness · goodwill · service · donation · assistance · hospitality · tikkun olam
Torah
Judaism's core scripture
- halachaJewish legal ruling
- preceptRule governing behavior
- obligationRequired task or commitment
Talmud · Mishnah · Shabbat · kosher · tefillin · Passover · Sukkot · Yom Kippur · Rosh Hashanah · circumcision
mitzvasin
Violation of divine law
transgression · wrongdoing · iniquity · trespass · wickedness