Mitzvah Fundamental Badges

Faith - אֱמוּנָה

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.

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Between a person and G-d - בֵּין אָדָם לְמָקוֹם

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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 — expressions of devotion rooted in divine connection.

Between a person and their fellow - בֵּין אָדָם לַחֲבֵרוֹ

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Mitzvot that govern ethical behavior, kindness, justice, and responsibility in human relationships. These actions build trust, dignity, and peace between people.

Community – קְהִלָּה

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Mitzvot that strengthen communal life — showing up, participating, supporting, and belonging. Community is where holiness is shared, prayers are multiplied, and responsibility becomes collective.

Compassion – רַחֲמִים

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Empathy in motion — responding to another’s pain with sensitivity, patience, and understanding. Whereas chesed gives broadly, rachamim responds gently, tailoring care to a person’s emotional or spiritual needs.

Core Beliefs - יְסוֹדוֹת הָאֱמוּנָה

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Used for mitzvot that reflect Judaism’s foundational principles—belief in G-d, reward and punishment, prophecy, Torah from Heaven, and more. These commandments shape the lens through which all others are understood.

Covenant - בְּרִית

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Tied to the eternal covenant between G‑d and the Jewish people, including signs like brit milah and Shabbat.

Faith - אֱמוּנָה

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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.

Holidays - חַגִּים

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Mitzvot related to the Jewish festivals — their observance, rituals, prohibitions, and spiritual significance. This includes Torah-commanded holidays like Pesach, Shavuot, and Sukkot, as well as rabbinic celebrations such as Purim and Chanukah.

Holiness - קְדֻשָּׁה

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Represents the concept of  spiritual intentionality, purity, and sanctity—set apart for a higher purpose.

Humility - עֲנָוָה

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Practices that cultivate inner modesty and self-awareness. These mitzvot teach us to step back from ego, create space for others, and recognize our place before G-d.

Idolatry - עֲבוֹדָה זָרָה

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Mitzvot that prohibit worship of false gods and practices associated with idol worship.

Justice – צֶדֶק

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Mitzvot that uphold fairness, honesty, and moral responsibility. Justice is kindness structured — ensuring that society reflects G-d’s order through truth, equity, and accountability.

Kindness - חֶסֶד

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Acts of generous giving that extend beyond obligation — offering help, support, or goodness simply because another person exists. Chesed is proactive, abundant care that heals the world through open-hearted action.

Love - אַהֲבָה

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Reflects mitzvot rooted in love—of G‑d, others, and the world we are entrusted to uplift.

Martyrdom - קִידּוּשׁ הַשֵּׁם

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Represents sanctifying G‑d’s Name—even to the point of self-sacrifice when necessary.

Prophecy - נְבוּאָה

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Associated with belief in and obedience to G‑d’s prophets, as well as reverence for their role in transmitting Divine truth.

Reverence - יִרְאַת שָׁמַיִם

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Signifies awe and reverence toward Hashem—living with awareness of His greatness and presence.

Shabbat - שַׁבָּת

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For mitzvot that honor, safeguard, and sanctify the Shabbat day of rest.

Speech - דָּבָר

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Pertains to the power of speech—both positive and negative—including lashon hara, vows, and blessings.

Tefillah - תְּפִלָּה

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Focuses on the daily act of prayer and connection to Hashem through words, kavana, and structure.

Temple - בֵּית הַמִּקְדָּשׁ

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Concerns the Beit HaMikdash, korbanot (offerings), and priestly service.

Ten Commandments - עֲשֶׂרֶת הַדִּבְּרוֹת

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An exclusive badge for the Ten Commandments - עשרת הדיברות given at Sinai: to know and recognize G-d. These commandments form the foundation of all others and reflects the moment of direct Divine revelation.

Thought - מַחֲשָׁבָה

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Relates to internal intentions, beliefs, and mindfulness in performing mitzvot or avoiding transgressions.

Unity of G-d - ה' אֶחָד

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Denotes the oneness and indivisibility of G‑d—affirming there is no other power or force besides Him.

Vows / Oaths – נְדָרִים / שְׁבוּעוֹת
Nazir – נָזִיר
Kiddush / Havdalah – קִידּוּשׁ / הַבְדָּלָה
Shema – קְרִיאַת שְׁמַע
Revenge / Bearing Grudge – נְקִימָה / נְטִירָה
Rebuke – תּוֹכָחָה
Leaving for the Poor - פֵּאָה / לֶקֶט / שִׁכְחָה
Jubilee year / Yovel – יוֹבֵל
Impurity of Foods / Liquids – טֻמְאַת אוכלים / משקים
Shemitah – שְׁמִטָּה
Mourning - אֲבֵלוּת
Yibbum / Chalitzah – יִבּוּם / חֲלִיצָה
Divorce - גֵּרוּשִׁין
Marriage - קִדּוּשִׁין
Pidyon HaBen – פִּדְיוֹן הַבֵּן
Brit Milah – בְּרִית מִילָה
Orphan/Widow - יָתוֹם / אַלְמָנָה
Convert - גֵּר
Humility - עֲנָוָה
Kindness - חֶסֶד
Gossip/Slander - לָשׁוֹן הָרָע
Eretz Yisrael – אֶרֶץ יִשְׂרָאֵל
High Court / Judges - סַנְהֶדְרִין / שֹׁפְטִים
Amalek – עֲמָלֵק
Capital Punishment - מִיתוֹת בֵּית דִּין
Lashes - מַלְקוֹת
Forbidden Relationships - עֲרָיוֹת
False Witnesses - עֵדִים זוֹמְמִים
Cities of Refuge - עִיר מִקְלָט
Murder - רוֹצֵחַ
Slaves/Servants - עֲבָדִים
Loans - הַלְוָאָה
Testimony - עֵדוּת
Overcharging - אוֹנָאָה
Interest - רִבִּית
Theft - גְּנֵיבָה / Robbery – גְּזֵלָה
Monetary Laws – דִּינֵי מָמוֹנוֹת
Impurity from the dead – טֻמְאַת מֵת
Zav / Zavah / Yoledet – זוֹב / זוֹבָה / יוֹלֶדֶת
Mikveh – מִקְוֶה
Leprosy laws – מְּצוֹרָע
Niddah – נִדָּה
Terumah / Ma’aser – תְּרוּמָה / מַעֲשֵׂר
Menorah – מְנוֹרָה
Mizbeach – מִזְבֵּחַ
Ketoret – קְטֹרֶת
Levites – לְוִיִּם
Priests – כֹּהֲנִים
Shemini Atzeret – שְׁמִינִי עֲצֶרֶת
Sukkot – סֻכּוֹת
Rosh Hashanah – רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה
Shavuot – שָׁבוּעוֹת
Pesach – פֶּסַח
Yom Kippur – יוֹם הַכִּפּוּרִים
Tevel – טֶבֶל
Kilayim – כִּלְאַיִם
Meat and Milk – בָּשָׂר בְּחָלָב
Blood – דָּם
Animals – בְּהֵמוֹת
Festivals – מוֹעֲדִים
Repentance – תְּשׁוּבָה
Gratitude – הוֹדָיָה
Tzitzit – צִיצִית
Home – בַּיִת
Mezuzah – מְזוּזָה
Tefillin – תְּפִלִּין
Blessing – בְּרָכָה
Purity – טָהֳרָה
Laws and Courts – דִּינִים
Business / Commerce – מִשָּׂא וּמַתָּן
War – מִלְחָמָה
Agriculture – חַקְלָאוּת
Kingship – מַלְכוּת
Sacrifices – קָרְבָּנוֹת
Charity – צְדָקָה
Compassion – רַחֲמִים
Justice – צֶדֶק
Community – קְהִלָּה
Torah – תּוֹרָה
Prophecy - נְבוּאָה
Reverence - יִרְאַת שָׁמַיִם
Martyrdom - קִידּוּשׁ הַשֵּׁם
Holiness - קְדֻשָּׁה
Covenant - בְּרִית
Idolatry - עֲבוֹדָה זָרָה
Unity of G-d - ה' אֶחָד
Ten Commandments - עֲשֶׂרֶת הַדִּבְּרוֹת
Core Beliefs - יְסוֹדוֹת הָאֱמוּנָה
Between a person and their fellow - בֵּין אָדָם לַחֲבֵרוֹ
Between a person and G-d - בֵּין אָדָם לְמָקוֹם
Tefillah - תְּפִלָּה
Family - מִשְׁפָּחָה
Kashrut - כַּשְׁרוּת
Temple - בֵּית הַמִּקְדָּשׁ
Holidays - חַגִּים
Shabbat - שַׁבָּת
Thought - מַחֲשָׁבָה
Love - אַהֲבָה
Speech - דָּבָר
Faith - אֱמוּנָה