Laws

Question 1

What is Chukim and give three examples?

Answer 1

Chukim are those laws in the Torah we seemingly do not know the reason for. Examples:

1. Keeping kosher
2. Not mixing meat and dairy
3. Prohibition to wear Shatnez

Question 2

What is Mishpatim and give three examples?

Answer 2

Mishpatim are laws for which we know the reason — they ‘make sense.’ Examples (think 10 commandments):

1. Prohibition of kidnap
2. Prohibition of murder
3. Prohibition of adultry

Question 3

Commandments 1-5

Answer 3

1. Love God
2. No Idolatry
3. No saying God’s name in vain
4. Keep the Sabbath
5. Honor your father and mother

Question 4

Commandments 6-10

Answer 4

6. No murder
7. No adultery
8. No kidnapping
9. No bearing false witness to your neighbor
10. No coveting

Question 5

What are the 7 Noachite Laws?

Answer 5

1. No idol worship
2. No cursing God
3. No murder
4. No adultery
5. No kidnapping/stealing
6. No eating flesh of living animal
7. Establish court of justice