Only 6 Commandments for Every Jew

Although the Torah contains six hundred and thirteen mitzvot, most of them only apply in specific places or circumstances, and some only to specific people. Believe it or not, from among the six hundred and thirteen mitzvot of the Torah, there are only six which apply to every Jew, every second of every day.

This group of six mitzvot is referred to as the “shesh mitzvot temidiot”, the Six Constant Mitzvot. Indeed, the very first halacha written in the Shulchan Aruch includes the requirement to “place God before me at all times” – which is one of the six mitzvot. Although one is not expected to contemplate the six mitzvot at all times, one should make an effort to review them whenever possible. In fact, when one reviews them one concurrently discharges a number of additional mitzvot, as well. One should certainly take the opportunity to review the Six Constant Mitzvot when one has nothing better to do, anyways (i.e. when standing in line at the bank, etc.).  

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