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In the Sefer Hamitzvot, Moses Maimonides listed 613 commandments found in the Torah. Please see the link below.

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Is the ten commandments the beginning of Jewish history?

No. Tradition holds that Jewish history began with Abraham, about 500 years before the giving of the 10 commandments.


How did persecutions directly attack the Jewish faith?

There were times when the persecutors specifically decreed that the Jews not observe their commandments.


What did God give the Jewish people to help them avoid sin?

Commandments. God gave them 10 commandments to tell them what not to do. The Jewish leaders also gave them laws. They gave them so many laws that in order to obey them all, there would be no time to sin. But God, gave them ten commandments that really covered all bases. Since man was born into sin, it was impossible to keep all the laws and he (man) found ways to bend the commandments to fit mans own needs.


Why are the ten commandments important?

They are important because they represent the main beliefs and principles of Jewish and Christian society. If we live by them, we can respect God and also live peacefully and get along with others.


Does the Gemara recount Jewish history and call for repentance and obedience?

The Gemara is primarily a collection of discussions and commentaries on the Mishnah, which is the codification of Jewish oral law. While it does mention events and figures from Jewish history, its main purpose is to interpret and analyze the laws and teachings of the Torah. The Gemara does emphasize repentance and obedience to God's commandments, as this is a fundamental aspect of Jewish law and practice.

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