The Talmud itself does not actually contain the 613 commandments or mitzvot discussed in the Mishnah. The Torah is where these commandments are...Become a member and unlock all Study Answers Start today. Try it now Create an account Ask a question Our experts can answer your tough ...
The opening verses in this week’s Torah portion, Parashat Mishpatim, begin with regulations on slavery. The Torah considers slavery something significant enough to talk about. How might these verses relate to us today? Remember in Parashat Bo, the Lord God of Israel told Moshe that He ה...
Read the Torah. Study Jewish theology, the history of the Jewish people and information about Jewish practices and rituals. Study basic Hebrew vocabulary and phrases. Some synagogues offer introductory courses on Judaism to assist with the process. Learn the mitzvot, the commandments in the Torah....
The traditional Hanukkah candle lighting service consists of saying all three blessings on the first night, and only the first and second blessings for the seven nights to follow. Transliteration:Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha'olam, asher kid'shanu b'mitzvotav v'tsivanu l'hadlik ner ...
Boruch Attah Adonai, Elohainu Melech ha-olam, asher kidishanu b’mitzvotav, v’tsivanu l’hadlik ner shel Shabbat. (Blessed are You, Hashem our G-d, King of the universe, Who has made us holy through His commandments, and commanded us to light the Sabbath light.) ...
2 For I want you to have da’as of how great a ma’avak (struggle) I have for you and the ones in Laodicea, and as many as have not seen me panim el panim (directly, in person), 2 That their levavot may be given chozek (strength), having been made an aguda of ahavah and...
The Tallit, or prayer shawl, is used in Jewish religious ceremonies. The Hebrew Bible, or Torah, contains a commandment to wear tzitzit, or fringes on the corners of ritual garments. It is not the garment itself, but the tzitzit that makes...
Engage in a period of Jewish study. Whether you are converting to Judaism or simply looking to deepen your practice, a period of study can educate you and connect you to the faith. Many synagogues and Jewish centers offer classes.[1] For some Jewish communities, taking a course like this...