בס”ד What Does the Word “Selah” Mean in the Bible? The word “Selah” is a mysterious and intriguing term in the Bible, especially in the Psalms (71 times) and in the book of Habakkuk (3 times). For example: Psalm 3:3 3 Many there are that say of my soul: ‘There is… Read More »SELAH
בס”ד Introduction The purpose of this article is to explore the question of whether a non-Jew can wear a tallit (prayer shawl) during prayer, considering the relevant halachic sources. This raises questions about the significance of the tallit, the mitzvah of tzitzit, and the limitations that apply to non-Jews within… Read More »CAN A NON-JEW WEAR A TALLIT
בס”ד How did the Movement Begin? And Where is it Going? I: HISTORICAL BACKGROUND II: SOME MAIN ORAL TORAH SOURCES, AND SUBSEQUENT USE OF THESE TERMS PART III: SOME MODERN MILESTONES, AND A LOOK AHEAD The Role of the Lubavitcher Rebbe in the Modern-day Noahide Movement The Lubavitcher Rebbe initiated an… Read More »BNEI NOAH, NOAHITES AND NOAHIDES – WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE? – PART 3
בס”ד How did the Movement Begin? And Where is it Going? I: HISTORICAL BACKGROUND II: SOME MAIN ORAL TORAH SOURCES, AND SUBSEQUENT USE OF THESE TERMS III: SOME MODERN MILESTONES, AND A LOOK AHEAD PART II: SOME MAIN ORAL TORAH SOURCES, AND SUBSEQUENT USE OF THESE TERMS In Mishneh Torah, Rambam teaches about… Read More »BNEI NOAH, NOAHITES AND NOAHIDES – WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE? – PART 2
בס”ד How did the Movement Begin? And Where is it Going? I: HISTORICAL BACKGROUND II: SOME MAIN ORAL TORAH SOURCES, AND SUBSEQUENT USE OF THESE TERMS III: SOME MODERN MILESTONES, AND A LOOK AHEAD Introduction In publications and on-line, the Hebrew terms Bnei (or Bnai) Noach, Ben Noach, Bat (or Bas) Noach, and the words Noachite and Noachide are being used more frequently. The… Read More »BNEI NOAH, NOAHITES AND NOAHIDES – WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE? PART 1
בס”ד BS”D or B”H: Starting letters with Awarness of G-d It is not entirely clear when or how the custom of beginning a letter with B”H or BS”D—or, more precisely, their Hebrew equivalents, ב״ה or בס״ד—started. Some point to Rabbi Yehuda HaChassid (Rabbi Judah the Pious, 1150–1217) and his work… Read More »WHAT IS THE MEANING OF BS”D OR B”H
בס”ד Fear and honor G-d Every person, Jews and non-Jews are command to fear, and honor, G-d.1 We see this reflected in the prohibition against blasphemy, which applies to all of humanity. This is stated in Leviticus 24:15 Whosoever curseth his God shall bear his sin. אִישׁ אִישׁ כִּי-יְקַלֵּל אֱלֹהָיו,… Read More »THE SANCTITY OF G-DS NAME; RULES FOR WRITING, READING AND DISPOSAL
בס”ד What is Emunah? The Hebrew word Emunah is often translated as “faith”. But Emunah is not “blind faith” in the sense of merely believing that there is a G-d, without doing anything about it. Emunah is a deep awareness, an inner knowledge, that there is the One G-d, and… Read More »EMUNAH
בס”ד The Hebrew word “amen” has been adopted by several religions, but is used differently in Judaism than many may be used to. For example, it is not used as a conclusion to a prayer of its own uttered. Below, we’ll explore how and when “amen” is used in Judaism… Read More »AMEN
בס”ד What does it really mean to fear G-d? What does it truly mean to fear G-d? Many interpret it as simply avoiding punishment: “Do what I say, or else you’ll face consequences.” But is this really the essence of fearing G-d? True fear of G-d is not about dreading… Read More »THE FIVE LEVELS OF FEARING G-D
