Forbidden to eat meat and milk that were cooked together.
This mitzvah prohibits eating any mixture of meat and milk that has been cooked together. The Torah repeats this command three times, which the Sages explain as forbidding (1) cooking meat and milk together, (2) eating the mixture, and (3) deriving benefit from it. The prohibition applies to kosher domesticated animal meat cooked with milk. Poultry and wild animals are rabbinically included. This law serves as a constant reminder of the Torah’s demand for holiness even in daily sustenance.
Commentary & Classical Explanation:
Represents the concept of spiritual intentionality, purity, and sanctity—set apart for a higher purpose.
Represents Emunah—the deep, inner trust in Hashem’s presence, oneness, and constant involvement in our lives. This badge symbolizes a heartfelt connection to G-d, rooted in belief even when we cannot see. It is the emotional and spiritual core of many mitzvot.
Mitzvot that define and deepen the relationship between a person and their Creator. These include commandments involving belief, prayer, Shabbat, festivals, sacrifices, and personal holiness — acts rooted in divine connection rather than human interaction.
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