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What do the beads represent on a Jewish prayer shawl?
There are no beads on a Tallit or Jewish prayer shawl. There are knots and strings called Tzitzit on each corner that represent the 613 commandments found in the Torah.
What does the fringe mean on a Jewish prayer shawl?
The fringes or "tsitsit" (ציצית) are knotted in such a way as to symbolize the 613 commandments of the Torah. The commandment to wear fringes is in the Torah.
What do the 613 strands and knots in a tallit stand for?
The 613 Commandments in the Jewish Bible.
What is 613 mitzvot all about?
These are the 613 commandments that were given by God to the Jewish people.
What are the rules for Jewish people called?
"the 613 Mitzvot," or "Halacha"
When is tallit worn on Rosh Hashanah?
The tallit is a shawl traditionally made of wool (though other materials can be used, a mixture of wool and linen - prohibited in the Torah - is never used) with tasseled fringes known as tzitzit (traditionally, there are 613 tassels - a reminder of the 613 Mitzvot or commandments found in the Torah). It is worn by male Jews during the Shacharit morning prayers and Shabbat (Sabbath) and religious holiday prayers.In modern times, some women have also adopted the wearing of the tallit, especially those who are members of Liberal or Progressive synagogues or feminist Jewish organisations.
How many commandments did the Torah have?
The Torah did have, and still has, 613 commandments, according to Jewish tradition.
What is the moral code of the Jews called?
The Jewish moral code is called the Torah and consists of 613 groups of commandments and lots of stories about how to behave properly. The Torah is also known as The Old Testament. One version of the 613 commandmentscan be found at http://www.answers.com/topic/613-mitzvot-1
How do followers express their faith in Judaism?
By obeying (as much as they can out of) the 613 commandments, which are the basis of the Jewish law.
What is the number of mitzvos that were given to the Jewish people?
The prevailing tradition holds that there are 613 mitzvot in the Torah.
How many other rules did god give Jewish people?
The Torah contains a total of 613 commands.
Who made the judaism laws?
Jewish tradition holds that the 613 commandments came from God, but modern halacha (Jewish Law) is the result of a partnership between God and Jews.
