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The 13 Principles
The Thirteen Principles
 Maimonides
A summary of Maimonides' "Thirteen Principles," widely accepted as the authoritative articulation of the fundamentals of the Jewish Faith.
The 613 Mitzvot
The 613 Mitzvot
 By Mendy Hecht
The Talmud tells us that there are 613 commandments in the Torah; 248 Positive Commandments (do's) and 365 Negative Commandments (do not's). Here's a complete list --as compiled by Maimonides.
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Key Jewish FAQ'sKey Jewish F.A.Q.'s
By Nissan Dovid Dubov
Proof of G–d's Existence
What is Life’s Purpose?
The Chosen People
Why is Life so Difficult?
Jewish Survival
What Makes a 'Good Jew'?
Science and Religion
Intermarriage
Woman in Judaism
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What We BelieveWhat We Believe
A Series Of Essays On Fundamental Principles Of Faith
Adapted by Eliyahu Touger
Foreword
The Core of Our Beings
Mind And Soul
Unified Purpose
Understanding and Beyond
Because He Is
Avoiding Errors
The Paradox of Our Existence
Getting to the Core of It All
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