Moral Principles and the Mitzvot Flashcards
(27 cards)
What are the mitzvot?
Mitzvot are 613 laws found in the Torah.
How were the mitzvot explained?
The explanation was given to Moses by God in the form of the ‘Oral Torah’ (or Talmud), which was passed on by priests, judges, and later by rabbis.
What is the relationship between mitzvot and free will?
Each person must decide whether to follow the mitzvot of their own free will, meaning they can be judged.
What does the word mitzvah mean?
The word mitzvah is linked to the Hebrew word for ‘connection’.
How do mitzvot help in the relationship with God?
The mitzvot are a way for people to connect with God, becoming the people of God.
How do mitzvot influence behavior towards others?
Through understanding the mitzvot, people behave better, as many laws teach about how to treat others.
What is one example of a mitzvah related to honoring others?
Honoring the elderly.
What is Rosh Hodesh?
Rosh Hodesh is a mitzvah.
What is Shabbat?
Shabbat is a mitzvah.
What is an example of a mitzvah related to kindness?
Being kind to animals.
What does marvelous hospitality refer to?
Marvelous hospitality is a mitzvah.
What is the mitzvah regarding parents?
Honoring your parents.
What is a mitzvah related to one’s neighbor?
One’s neighbor is a focus of many mitzvot.
What is a principle regarding peace in the home?
Peace in the home is a mitzvah.
What does not destroying refer to?
Not destroying is a principle in the mitzvot.
What does enhancing the mitzvah mean?
Enhancing the mitzvah refers to improving the observance of mitzvot.
What are Mitzvot?
Mitzvot are 613 laws found in the Torah.
Why are Mitzvot important?
They are part of the Mosaic covenant, encourage better relationships between people, help improve our relationship with God, and give structure for behavior.
What is the Orthodox view on Mitzvot?
Orthodox Jews believe these are God’s exact words, should be taken very seriously, cover all aspects of life, and should all be followed.
What is the Reform view on Mitzvot?
Reform Jews see following Mitzvot as a personal choice, with some not following all kashrut laws.
What are some limitations of Mitzvot?
Some Mitzvot cannot be kept due to their links to the Temple, which has been destroyed, and others can only be followed in Israel.
What is the Talmud?
The Talmud is a central text in Judaism that contains discussions and interpretations of Jewish law.
What is the Tanakh?
The Tanakh is the canonical collection of Jewish texts, which is also a significant part of the Christian Old Testament.
What does the Mishneh Torah of Maimonides detail?
The Mishneh Torah details all the Jewish law and explains that the foundation of everything is God.
