בס”ד Introduction Many Noahides wonder what they could do when faced with grief and loss. While there are no obligatory mourning rituals for Noahides, below are some suggestions that may offer comfort and structure during such times. However, it is crucial to understand that these are voluntary practices. Performing them… Read More »TORA-BASED PRACTICES FOR NOAHIDES: BURIAL, CREMATION, MORNING AND BEREAVEMENT
בס”ד INTRODUCTION Gratitude is more than just a polite “thank you”—it is a powerful force that shapes our perspective on life, deepens our relationships, and connects us with the Divine. In Jewish tradition, gratitude is not merely an emotional response, but a moral foundation that elevates both the individual and… Read More »THE POWER OF GRATITUDE – A PATH TO SPIRITUAL FULFILLMENT
בס”ד The 13th Principle of Faith: The Resurrection of the Dead Introduction In this blog, we will delve into the meaning of Techiat HaMeitim (the Resurrection of the Dead) and the biblical and rabbinic sources that support this concept. One of the fundamental principles of Jewish faith is the belief… Read More »IS THERE RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD FOR NOAHIDES?
בס”ד This blog was created based on a lesson by Rabbi Tuvia Serber [https://youtu.be/UDsCSLmasAg], where he delved into the timeless question of why good people suffer while the wicked seem to flourish. The question of why good people suffer while the wicked seem to thrive is one of the oldest… Read More »WHY DO THE GOOD SUFFER AND THE WICKED PROSPER? – AN IN DEPTH LOOK AT JEWISH WISDOM
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
