I was once asked why G-d would allow people to grow up believing untruths about Him. Some people discover later in life that they’ve been on a wrong path and feel tremendous bitterness towards G-d. Here’s my response: I’m never comfortable trying to explain the ways of the Almighty, because… Read More »HOW COULD G-D?
בס”ד Introduction Abraham’s journey weaves a tale of faith, obedience, and Divine intervention, spotlighting the blessings and birthright. The blessing, a Divine reward, promises patriarch hood and spiritual impact, while the birthright signifies legal entitlement and spiritual dedication. Distinguishing them, the blessing encompasses Divine promises and legacy impact, whereas the… Read More »LEGANCY UNVEILED: ABRAHAM’S BLESSING VS. ISAAC’S BIRTHRIGHT
בס”ד The motivation for writing this blog was the question: As Noahides, do we have any obligation to give up our life, (What is called: Kiddush Hashem) under any circumstances, and what is that obligation? I heard that there are 3 Jewish commandments for which they are obligated to give… Read More »MESIRAT NEFESH (giving up one’s life) AND KIDDUSH HASHEM FOR NON-JEWS
בס”ד The partnership between the Pious Gentiles (Noahides) and the observant Jews is, at its core, rooted in Torah. The goal is for them to work in tandem to prepare the world for the coming of the true Messiah, and to hasten the beginning of the Messianic Era. But Gentiles… Read More »THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE PIOUS NOAHIDES AND THE OBSERVANT JEWS
בס”ד Navigating the Spiritual Journey in a Material World Genesis 25:26 Then his brother emerged, holding on to the heel of Esau; so they named him Jacob. Isaac was sixty years old when they were born. וְאַֽחֲרֵי־כֵ֞ן יָצָ֣א אָחִ֗יו וְיָד֤וֹ אֹחֶ֨זֶת֙ בַּֽעֲקֵ֣ב עֵשָׂ֔ו וַיִּקְרָ֥א שְׁמ֖וֹ יַֽעֲקֹ֑ב וְיִצְחָ֛ק בֶּן־שִׁשִּׁ֥ים שָׁנָ֖ה… Read More »BALANCING THE ESAU AND JACOB WITHIN
The early history in a nutshell בְּרֵאשִׁ֖ית בָּרָ֣א אֱלֹהִ֑ים אֵ֥ת הַשָּׁמַ֖יִם וְאֵ֥ת הָאָֽרֶץ׃ When G-d began to create heaven and earth[1] The Torah is essentially a book that teaches us G-d’s commandments. It would have been logical to begin with a commandment such as “believe in G-d” and then proceed.… Read More »THE LAND OF ISRAEL
בס”ד The holidays are over. Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot were all observed. These are the days when “remembering” takes center stage. We recall creation, G-d’s forgiveness for anyone who turns to Him, and G-d’s mercy and protection. The subject of “remembering” is also prevalent in the haftorot relating… Read More »LEARN FROM CHANAH
בס”ד It is forbidden for a Jew or non-Jew to worship idols. It is forbidden to cause a Jew to transgress a prohibition or obligation of the 613 Jewish Commandments and it is forbidden to cause a non-Jew to transgress a prohibition of one the 7 Noahide Commandments. One of… Read More »PROMOTING THE 7 LAWS OF NOAH: IS IT A REQUIREMENT FOR NOAHIDES?
What is Bar Mitzvah Bar (or bat) Mitzvah in Hebrew translates to “son (daughter) of commandment in English. It means that a Jewish boy or girl is responsible from then on for properly observing the commandments (mitzvot) of the Torah. A Jewish boy automatically becomes Bar Mitzvah when he turns… Read More »Bar Mitzvah and Noahides
Faith in the Messiah is 1 of Maimonides’ 13 Principles of Faith. 12. I fully believe that the Messiah will definitely come and though he may also be a long time off I expect his coming every day. Maimonides codified belief in the Moshiach as one of the essential principles… Read More »WHY IS THE MESSIAH CALLED A SPROUT?
