Free Will And 613 Mitzvot

Question 1

Define free will

Answer 1

Jews are able to make their own decisions

Question 2

“I have set before your life and death …… and curses”

Answer 2

I have set before your life and earth, blessings and curses

Question 3

What does Genesis 3 teach Jews about free will

Answer 3

Adam and Eve misuse their free will to eat the forbidden fruit. God punishes them as a consequence

Question 4

What do orthodox and reform Jews believe about free will

Answer 4

Orthodox - obey the Mitzvot strictly
Reform - observing the Mitzvot is a matter of personal choice

Question 5

Gove one way belief in free will influences Jews today

Answer 5

Reform Jews are influenced to choose weather they follow the Mitzvot and may adapt them