What are Mitzvahs?
The Torah translates the word Mitzvah as “Commandment”. The word Mitzvah is also used to describe a good deed.
Why are Mitzvahs important?
A Mitzvah, bridges the gap between mundane and holy. A mitzvah draws down G-dliness into the world.
Examples of some Mitzvahs
Getting married and having Children
The very first mitzvah of the Torah is to be fruitful and multiply.
Proclaiming G-d's oneness
Every day Millions of Jews recite the “Shema” Prayer saying that G-d is our G-d and G-d is one.
Resting from work on Shabbos
It is incumbent upon every Jew not to do “work” from Friday night to Saturday night. “Work” while defined in the traditional sense also includes using a computer…
Eating Kosher food
There are certain foods and mixtures of foods that a Jew must refrain from.