Maimonides’ List of 613 Mitzvot

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This year, we’ll be focusing on the ancient but misunderstood concept of mitzvah.  We’ll grapple with it, rediscover it and even redefine it.   Here is a link to the 613 mitzvot delineated by Maimonides, divided by category.  Keep in mind that this list is not exhaustive, as the Torah is a living document.  Not all are meant to be observed in this age, and many are reserved for observance in Israel.  Some appear outdated and problematic and indeed some have been reinterpreted over time.  But this list provides a nice guide as to the depth of the traditional connection between sacred deed and sacred text.  All of these 613 are derived, in some manner, from verses in the Torah.  You can find the list, along with explanatory links,  here.