Brachot
Why do we say a bracha before eating?
It's like asking permission from Hashem, who created the entire world
Where do mitzvot come from?
God/The Torah
Is every detail of mitzvot written in the Torah?
No
Which Bracha do we recite first, fruits or vegetables
Fruits
Because it's more specific
How many mitzvot are there?
613
What happens every time we do a Mitzvah?
We strengthen out connection with Hashem
What Bracha do we recite for Bread?
Hamotzi
Which of the following is not a mitzvah?
Keeping Shabbat
Wearing a Talit
Keeping Kosher
Going to bed early
Going to bed early
“The reward of a Mitzvah is the Mitzvah”
What does that mean?
The performence of a Mitzvah itself it the reward, as it 'earns' us a connection with Hashem
What Bracha do we recite for Biscuits?
Mezonot
What is the literal meaning of Mitzvah?
1. Good Deed
2. Commendment
3. Connection
2&3
Which is the most important Mitzvah?
They are all equal-paths to connect with Hashem!
How many different Brachot are there for before eating foods?
6
Mezonot, Ha'eitz, Ha'adama, Shehakol, Ha'gafen, Ha'motzi
Is the following a correct definition of the word "mitzvah": The right thing to do?
No.
Why did Hashem give us the Mitzvot-does He really care about what we do?
He wanted to give us opportunities to connect with Him, through fulfilling His will