Traditionally, the 613 commandments embodied in the Torah, the Five Books of Moses, serve as the basis of Jewish practice. Here, they are presented in layman's language, easy to look up and understand. Commentaries from the Mishnah and the Talmud to present- day interpretations are included. A handy source for studying the commandments, and also an easy Traditionally, the 613 commandments embodied in the Torah, the Five Books of Moses, serve as the basis of Jewish practice. Here, they are presented in layman's language, easy to look up and understand. Commentaries from the Mishnah and the Talmud to present- day interpretations are included. A handy source for studying the commandments, and also an easy reference tool for looking up a specific mitzvah.