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mitzvah
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Definition:
In Judaism, mitzvah has been used to refer to any ritual, religious or ethical obligation to follow God's will. In more recent times it has also been used to any good deed.

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What is Religion?
A system of human beliefs, ideals and practices which is harder to define than it may at first appear.

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