Examples of use of 613 commandments
1. Even if it is not one of the 613 commandments, the concept of tikkun olam symbolizes the values of giving and justice in Judaism.
2. Moses‘ Torah must be respected and not Maimonides‘ selective choice of 613 commandments where Lev.25,35 and Lev.1',34 are missing!
3. Originally, the phrase was taken from the Mishnah (oral law), in the context of sages‘ regulations, and from the "Aleinu Leshabeach" prayer, in the context of removing idolaters from the world "to perfect the universe through the Almighty‘s sovereignty." There is absolutely no foundation to the claim put forward by one Reform synagogue in Massachusetts that tikkun olam is one of the 613 commandments.