Noun
(Religion, Jewish) A meritorious deed or action.
Something that God would smile upon: a mitzvah.
(Religion, Jewish) An order from rabbis or a commandment from the Bible
Helping the elderly man to cross the street was a fine mitzvah for Robert.
Since 1540 it has been a great Mitzva (commandment) for the masses to study in public, old and young.. Source: Internet