The Concise Book of Mitzvoth: The Commandments Which Can Be Observed Today / Sefer ha-Mitzvot ha-Katzar: Kolel bo ha-mitswot 'aseh we-lo'-ta'aseh ...

by Chafetz Chayim, Charles Wengrov (Translator)

All the commandments applicable in our time, including those contingent upon the Land of Israel, with invaluable commentary and explanation. Hebrew text with facing English translation.

Pocket edition.

Genres: Judaism, Religion, Jewish

299 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1990

Reviews

[Simcha York · Rating 5 out of 5]

This edition of the Chofetz Chaim's The Concise Book of Mitzvoth (ספר המצוות הקצר) is a handy pocket-sized resource detailing those of the 613 mitzvos which are applicable to the diaspora (an addendum to this edition also includes those mitzvos which are applicable only within Eretz Yisroel).

It's small size and brief entries make this a handy on-the-go study guide. Each entry provides a concise description of the mitzvah under discussion, sometimes including related rabbincal prohibitions, along with, where relevant, the original punishments laid out in Torah and rabbinical law (I suspect one would be hard-pressed to find another book of similar brevity that incorporates so many instances of the phrase "whiplashes of disobedience").

This book is a useful addition to any Jewish library.

[Bill Dilworth · Rating 3 out of 5]

The concise book of mitzvoth : the commandments which can be observed today by ha-Kohen Israel Meir (1990)

[Lisa Fogel · Rating 5 out of 5]

ongoing reading. gives a mini view of the 613 mitzvot. would like more concise meaning, but a good starter

[Eduardo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Concise and practical, I recommend to rely on a Rabbi for questions and more explanations about each Commandment.