mitzvoth
Hebrew religious duties
Mitzvoth is the plural of mitzvah, a commandment in Jewish law or, more broadly, a good deed or act of kindness.
Traditional Judaism counts 613 mitzvoth in the Torah, covering everything from ritual observance to ethical conduct.
The singular mitzvah has become common in general English for any praiseworthy act: Visiting her in the hospital was a real mitzvah.
Also spelled mitzvot.
Voluntary aid for others
- justiceFair treatment under law
- kindnessConsiderate, caring disposition
- tikkun olamMending creation through action
- righteousnessMoral correctness or virtue
honesty · compassion · gemilut chasadim · hospitality · dignity · respect · benevolence · philanthropy
Jewish day of rest
- kosherPermissible by Jewish law
- prayerAddress to deity
- tefillinJewish prayer boxes worn daily
- mezuzahCased scripture on doorframe
tallit · kippah · bris · mikveh · Passover · Sukkot · Yom Kippur · Rosh Hashanah
Judaism's core scripture
- preceptsRules of conduct
- statutesFormally enacted laws
- ordinancesLocal government rules
- lawsEnforceable societal rules
prohibitions · injunctions · mandates · Talmud · halacha · positive · negative · biblical
Considerate, caring disposition
- charityVoluntary aid for others
- generosityReadiness to give freely
- helpingSingle portion given
- volunteeringGiving service without pay
Required moral task
- responsibilityState of being answerable
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
- chargeCost or accusation
- requirementMandatory condition to fulfill
accountability · service · pledge · fulfillment · observance · obedience · devotion · allegiance
Jewish circumcision ceremony
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- shivaJewish week of mourning
- burialPlacing deceased underground
- namingAssigning a label
confirmation · coming-of-age · obligation · adult · responsibility · celebration · ceremony · milestone
charity
Voluntary aid for others
- justiceFair treatment under law
- kindnessConsiderate, caring disposition
- tikkun olamMending creation through action
righteousness · honesty · compassion · gemilut chasadim · hospitality · dignity · respect · benevolence · philanthropy · altruism
Shabbat
Jewish day of rest
mezuzah · tallit · kippah · bris · mikveh · Passover · Sukkot · Yom Kippur · Rosh Hashanah · Hanukkah
Torah
Judaism's core scripture
- preceptsRules of conduct
- statutesFormally enacted laws
- ordinancesLocal government rules
laws · prohibitions · injunctions · mandates · Talmud · halacha · positive · negative · biblical · rabbinic
kindness
Considerate, caring disposition
- charityVoluntary aid for others
- generosityReadiness to give freely
- helpingSingle portion given
volunteering · acts · deeds · merit · blessing · reward · intention
duty
Required moral task
- responsibilityState of being answerable
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
- chargeCost or accusation
requirement · accountability · service · pledge · fulfillment · observance · obedience · devotion · allegiance · piety
bris
Jewish circumcision ceremony
naming · confirmation · coming-of-age · obligation · adult · responsibility · celebration · ceremony · milestone
mitzvothsins
Violations of moral law
transgressions · violations · iniquities · trespasses · wickedness
mitzvothsuggestions
Proposed ideas or advice
recommendations · customs · options · preferences · permissions