[Avodah] Difference Between Mitzvos, Chukim, and Toros

[Micha Berger]

On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 04:27:06PM -0500, Yitzchok Levine wrote:
: Please see RSRH's commentary on Bereishis 26:5 at 
: http://www.stevens.edu/golem/llevine/rsrh/26_5_bereishis.pdf

The six sections of Horeb are
    Toroth: Fundamental principles relating to mental and spiritual
            preparation for life
    Edoth: Symbolic observances representing truths which form the
           basis of Israel's life
    Mishpatim: Declarations of justice towards human beings
    Chukim: Laws of righteousness towards those beings which are
            subordinate to man; towards earth, plant, animal towards
            one's own body, mind, spirit and word
    Mitzvoth: Commandments of Love
    Avodah: Divine Service

The distinctions can be seen not only by explanation, but by example.

Tir'u baTov!
-Micha

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