בס”ד Rosh Hashanah (2-3 in October 2024) is a day of renewal and unity. It is a day when the creation of the world was completed. There is a meaningful story related to Rosh Hashanah; it happened on this day. Adam and Eve were created, and just a few hours… Read More »ROSH HASHANA – A POINT OF RENEWAL TO THE ENTIRE CREATION
בס”ד Rosh Hashanah is a time for self-reflection, repentance, and the acceptance of G-d’s kingship; this concept applies not just to Jews but also to all of humanity, as all people are judged on this day. So, what does this holiday mean for Noahides? Bnei Noah recognizes that repentance is… Read More »PARSHAT NITZAVIM – PREPARATION FOR ROSH HASHANAH
בס”ד Ki Tavo: “And you shall rejoice in all the good that the Lord your G-d has given you” (Deuteronomy 26:11) “Serve the Lord with joy,” This principle is valid anytime, anywhere, and applies to Noahides as well. It is also mentioned in this week’s Torah portion Ki Tavo, which… Read More »PARSHAT KI TAVO – AND YOU SHALL REJOICE
בס”ד In the Torah portion of Ki Teitzei, the theme of lashon hara—evil speech—comes into focus, particularly concerning Miriam, the prophetess and sister of Moses. Though she was respected as a prophet and leader, she was punished by G-d with leprosy for speaking negatively of Moses. This teaches us that… Read More »PARSHAT KI TEITZE – TRANSFORMING EVIL TO GOOD
בס”ד The Torah portion of Shoftim describes the judges that should be appointed and the importance of establishing a just justice system. In Deuteronomy 16:18, the Torah emphasizes the need for righteous judges who will render fair judgment, without bias or corruption, and ensure that the law is maintained in… Read More »PARSHAT SHOFTIM – APPOINTING RIGHTEOUS JUDGES
בס”ד In our Torah portion,, we study about the Noahide obligation of giving charity, which is mentioned twice in the Torah portion, each time using a double expression. The first commandment is: “You shall open your hand,” and the second commandment is: “You shall give him.” In both commandments, the… Read More »PARSHAT RE’EH – THE VIRTUE OF GIVING CHARITY
בס”ד The Torah portion of Eekev (Deuteronomy 7:12–11:25) emphasizes the rewards that come from observing G-d’s commandments and the importance of faithfulness to the covenant. In this portion, Moses reminds us of the blessings that will follow obedience to G-d’s laws, including prosperity, protection from enemies, and the establishment of… Read More »PARSHAT EEKEV – ONGOING STRUGGLE BETWEEN EVIL AND GOOD
בס”ד This week, we read the command that explains divine unity: “Know today and take it to heart that the L-rd is G-d in the heavens above and on the earth below; there is no other (Deuteronomy 4:39). In Chassidic teachings, this verse is explained as not merely negating the… Read More »PARSHAT VAETCHANAN 5784 – THE L-RD IS G-D IN THE HEAVENS ABOVE AND ON THE EARTH BELOW; THERE IS NO OTHER
בס”ד In our Torah portion, Pinchas, this week’s prophetic reading in Jeremiah 1 (Haptara) has a message to all humanity. The prohibition of idol worship in the Seven Noahide Laws is intrinsically linked to Jeremiah 1:5. Both emphasize the importance of worshiping G-d and rejecting false idols. The verse says,… Read More »PARSHAT PINCHAS 5784 – AFTER THE BAD PROPHECIES WERE FULFILLED, NOW COMES THE GOOD PART
