The 10 Commandments (or Aseret Hadibrot, “The Ten Statements,” in Hebrew) were communicated by G‑d to the people of Israel at Mount Sinai, 50 days after the Exodus from …

The Ten Commandments are the foundational core of Jewish law (Halakha), connecting and supporting all other commandments and guiding Jewish ritual and ethics.

There are 13 sentences in the accepted Jewish version of the Ten Commandments (17 in the Christian), but it is difficult to ascertain with certainty from the text itself what comprises the …

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Given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai, these ten principles form the foundation of Jewish law (Halakhah) and guide humanity toward a life of holiness, justice, and ethical conduct.

Aug 17, 2025 · The Ten Commandments articulate the pillars of Jewish belief—and, according to many, are the first true expression of the tenets of ethical monotheism—which, as chronicled …

Learn about the Jewish understanding of the Ten Commandments, known in Judaism as Aseret ha-Dibrot. Provides a Jewish perspective on the controversy surrounding public use of this text.

Dec 31, 2025 · This resource explores the Ten Commandments, which constitute a moral foundation for the Jewish people and have inspired other nations, as well. It also deals with the …

The "Ten Commandments" or "Ten Utterances" are the group of the commandments given to the Israelites at Mount Sinai in a constitutive moment of divine revelation to all of the children of …

"The Ten Commandments are: (1) I am the Lord your God; (2) You shall have no other Gods before me; (3) You shall not swear falsely nor take God’s name in vain; (4) Remember the …