Seforimchatter SmallTalk: Badei HaMitzvos - Explaining the Miztvos According to the Weekly Parshah (with Yitzchok Weber)
Jan 21, 2026
In this engaging discussion, Yitzchok Weber, author of the three-volume work Badei HaMitzvos, shares his mission to illuminate the taryag mitzvot for English-speaking audiences. He explains the sefer's five-part structure for each mitzvah, emphasizing clarity and halachic depth. Weber discusses his decision to publish in English, the valuable feedback received from respected gedolim, and the relevance of this work for both yeshiva students and the broader community. He also outlines the long timeline for completing the project.
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Three-Volume Map Of The 613 Mitzvot
- Badei HaMitzvos presents the 613 mitzvot (taryag) explained in an organized, teachable format.
- Yitzchok Weber structures the work across three volumes following the Achai Yerushalayim rendered edition.
Project Grew From Teaching Into Scholarship
- Weber began the project gradually while teaching and expanded sources over time.
- He incorporated Chinuch, Minchas Chinuch, Rambam and many rishonim and acharonim as the work matured.
Write In The Language Your Readers Need
- Publish in the language your audience best understands; Weber chose English for clarity and wider need.
- Translate to Hebrew later, but start where the market lacks accessible resources.
