assistant: There are 613 commandments (mitzvot) in Judaism, which are found throughout the Torah (the first five books of the Hebrew Bible). These commandments cover a wide range of topics, including religious observance, ethical behavior, and social justice. Here is a summary of the 613 mitzvot, organized by category:

Positive Commandments
These are the commandments that instruct us to do something:
Belief in God (Exodus 20:2)
To study and teach Torah (Deuteronomy 6:7)
To love God (Deuteronomy 6:5)
To fear God (Deuteronomy 6:13)
To serve God (Deuteronomy 11:13)
To pray to God (Deuteronomy 6:13)
To wear tefillin (phylacteries) (Deuteronomy 6:8)
To affix a mezuzah to our doorposts (Deuteronomy 6:9)
To sanctify the new moon (Exodus 12:1)
To observe the Sabbath (Exodus 20:8)
To honor our parents (Exodus 20:12)
To give charity (Leviticus 25:35)
To rejoice on festivals (Deuteronomy 16:14)
To dwell in a sukkah during Sukkot (Leviticus 23:42)
To hear the shofar on Rosh Hashanah (Leviticus 23:24)
To read the Megillah on Purim (Esther 9:28)
To light the Hanukkah menorah (Exodus 25:37)
Negative Commandments
These are the commandments that instruct us not to do something:
Not to worship idols (Exodus 20:3)
Not to blaspheme God (Leviticus 24:16)
Not to murder (Exodus 20:13)
Not to commit adultery (Exodus 20:14)
Not to steal (Exodus 20:15)
Not to bear false witness (Exodus 20:16)
Not to covet (Exodus 20:17)
Not to eat meat with milk (Exodus 23:19)
Not to eat blood (Leviticus 7:26)
Not to eat pork (Leviticus 11:7)
Not to eat insects (Leviticus 11:41)
Not to wear garments made of wool and linen (Deuteronomy 22:11)
Not to cut the corners of the beard (Leviticus 19:27)
Not to crossbreed animals (Leviticus 19:19)
Not to plant a mixture of crops in a single field (Leviticus 19:19)
Not to mate animals of different species (Leviticus 18:23)
Civil Laws
These are laws that pertain to civil society:
To appoint judges and officers (Deuteronomy 16:18)
To establish courts of justice (Deuteronomy 16:20)
To pay fair wages (Deuteronomy 24:14)
To provide for the needs of the poor and needy (Leviticus 23:22)
To return lost property (Deuteronomy 22:1)
To respect property rights (Exodus 20:15)
To safeguard the public welfare (Deuteronomy 22:8)
To protect the environment (Deuteronomy 20:19)

Ritual Laws
These are laws that pertain to ritual and religious observances:

To perform circumcision on male infants (Genesis 17:12)
To observe the laws of niddah (family purity) (Leviticus 15:19)
To slaughter animals for food in a kosher manner (Deuteronomy 12:21)
To separate tithes (ma'aser) (Deuteronomy 14:22)
To observe the laws of shatnez (not to wear garments made of wool and linen) (Deuteronomy 22:11)
To offer sacrifices at the Temple in Jerusalem (Deuteronomy 12:5)
To observe the laws of purity and impurity (Leviticus 11-15)
Laws of War
These are laws that pertain to warfare:
To offer peace terms before going to war (Deuteronomy 20:10)
To spare fruit trees during a siege (Deuteronomy 20:19)
To bury the dead after a battle (Deuteronomy 21:23)

It's worth noting that some of these commandments are not applicable in modern times due to the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, and others are subject to debate among Jewish scholars and communities. Additionally, different Jewish communities place different emphasis on certain commandments.

assistant: In Judaism there are the concepts of tikkun olam, mitzvot and the idea of a personal mission are related concepts that can be compared to the Christian concept of vocation and the order of creation.  Likewise, in Islam fitrah, ibadah, and the idea of a personal destiny are similar to the Christian concept of vocation and the order of creation.

Sources:

Sacks, Jonathan. To Heal a Fractured World: The Ethics of Responsibility. Schocken, 2005.
Steinsaltz, Adin. The Thirteen Petalled Rose: A Discourse on the Essence of Jewish Existence and Belief. Basic Books, 2006.
Nasr, Seyyed Hossein. Islamic Life and Thought. State University of New York Press, 1981.

prompter: Can you expand on them please?

assistant: The doctrine of vocation is the idea that each individual has a unique calling or purpose in life, given by God. This calling may take different forms, such as being a parent, a teacher, a doctor, or any other profession or role. The order of creation, on the other hand, refers to the way in which God has established the natural world and its systems, including the roles of humans in society and their relationship to the environment.

The relationship between the doctrine of vocation and the order of creation is a complex one, with implications for theology, ethics, and social structures. At its core, the doctrine of vocation acknowledges that God has created each person with a specific set of skills, talents, and abilities that are meant to be used in service to others and for the glory of God. This calling is not just limited to those in religious vocations, but extends to all areas of life, including the workplace, the family, and the community.

The order of creation provides a framework for understanding how this calling is meant to be lived out in the world. In the creation narrative, God establishes a hierarchy of beings, with humans at the top as the caretakers and stewards of the earth. This order is reflected in the various roles and vocations that humans have, each with their own unique responsibilities and duties. For example, farmers are responsible for cultivating the land and providing food for the community, while doctors are responsible for healing the sick and caring for the vulnerable.

However, this order is not meant to be static or hierarchical in the sense of one vocation being more important than another. Instead, the order of creation is meant to reflect the diversity and interdependence of God's creation. Each vocation is important and necessary for the functioning of society, and each is meant to work together in service to others.

At the same time, the doctrine of vocation also recognizes that sin has disrupted the order of creation and made it more difficult to live out one's calling in the world. In a fallen world, some vocations may be more difficult than others, and some may even be sinful or harmful. It is the responsibility of each individual to discern their calling in light of God's will and to use their gifts and talents in service to others in a way that reflects God's love and justice.

In conclusion, the relationship between the doctrine of vocation and the order of creation is a complex one that requires careful theological reflection and discernment. Both concepts are rooted in the belief that God has created each individual with a unique purpose and calling, and that this calling is meant to be lived out in service to others and for the glory of God. By recognizing the diversity and interdependence of God's creation, and by discerning our own calling in light of God's will, we can live out our vocations in a way that reflects God's love and justice in the world.

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