It is clear that what he means by the term is not that these laws were literally obtained by Moses from God at Sinai, as many think, but since the notion of 613 commandments has become part of ...

He made clear every law of Moses continued with the tribes of Israel, who remain Chosen by God. His answer did not have a negative reference. It was a simple statement of fact.

The Talmud states: ‘Rabi Simlai gave as a sermon (darash Rabi Simlai): 613 commandments were communicated to Moses—365 negative commands, corresponding to the number of solar days (in a year ...

Save guides, add subjects and pick up where you left off with your BBC account. The Torah contains many laws that guide Jews on how to live a life that pleases God. The Torah contains 613 laws ...

A primary school assembly, most suitable for pupils aged 7 - 11, retelling the story of 'Moses and the 10 Commandments'. Includes a song / reflection and/or prayer. Suitable for Collective Worship.

For many Jews, the sacred texts are very special, so a great deal of respect is shown towards them. The Torah refers to the first five books of Moses. Judaism teaches that God dictated the Torah ...