Jewish law is central to jewish life. In Hebrew it is known as Halacha – meaning ‘the path’ or ‘the way’. It touches on all aspects of our life – whether at home, in the street, at the market, the workplace, the house of study or in the synagogue. Many Jews see themselves as bound by this law<span>, and look to it for inspiration and for guidance.</span>
Ometimes they are called “laws,” "rules<span>" or “commandments”. Many people think of a mitzvah as "a good act," or "a good thing to do." There are 613 mitzvot in the Torah. Jews believe that the Torah gives mitzvot for all people; all people must keep seven laws that were taught to Noah and his children after the flood.</span>
