THE PURPOSE OF NON JEWS IN THE CREATION

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The Purpose of Non-Jews in Creation

Based on a talk by the Lubavitcher Rebbe (Likkutei Sichot, vol. 20, p. 136)

When Yaakov lived in the house of his uncle Lavan, something unusual happened: Lavan suddenly became very successful. His flocks multiplied at an astonishing rate, and he himself admitted, “G-d has blessed me because of you.”

The Zohar offers two ways of understanding this blessing. In its words, it can be a blessing of “one hundred” or a blessing of “one thousand.” Chassidus explains that these two levels reflect two different modes of growth: according to one view, Lavan’s increase was within the natural order, the greatest expansion a person can attain within worldly limits. According to the other view, the blessing far surpassed nature, a level made possible only through Yaakov’s holiness.

Behind this difference lies a profound question:
What is the deeper purpose of non-Jews in the world, and how do they receive blessing?

Two levels of blessing

The first view teaches that a non-Jew can achieve great things on their own through morality, discipline, and good character. This is symbolized by the number one hundred , the peak of natural success.

But the second view says something far more surprising: non-Jews can receive beyond-natural blessing, represented by one thousand, when they become connected to holiness, when they support Yaakov, or in our terms, when they help the Jewish people fulfill their mission.

Why?
Because, as the Rebbe explains, the nations of the world are not just background scenery to the Jewish story. They are part of G-d’s plan. Their existence has meaning and purpose, and that purpose becomes fully activated when they align themselves with the divine mission revealed through the Torah.

A world that works together

The Rambam writes that when non-Jews live by the Seven Noahide Laws, they should do so not only because these laws “make sense,” but because G-d commanded them. When a person follows morality simply because it seems logical, they are good and decent, but their actions remain on a human level.

When they keep these laws because they are part of a divine plan, their actions become connected to something larger than themselves. They bring G-dliness into the world. Their goodness becomes holy.

This is the difference between one hundred e one thousand:

• one hundred is human greatness,
• one thousand is divine connection.

And this idea is not theoretical. It describes the spiritual partnership that shapes our world.

Mutual influence between Jews and non-Jews

The Rebbe points out that throughout history, the fate of the Jewish people has often depended on the nations among which they lived. But the opposite is also true: nations have risen to prominence because of the Jews within their borders.

Russia was powerful when it held millions of Jews.
When the Jewish population shifted to the United States, the center of global influence shifted as well.

This is not a political observation, it is a spiritual one.
A nation that supports the Jewish mission becomes a channel for divine blessing. Its prosperity is connected to its role in helping the world move toward its purpose.

In that sense, Lavan is not just a character from the Torah. He symbolises the nations of the world, who receive their greatest blessing when they help Yaakov, when they support the people whose task is to bring G-dliness into creation.

A shared mission

The Rebbe’s message is clear:

• Jews bring the Torah’s holiness into the world.
• Non-Jews create a stable, moral society in which that holiness can flourish.
• When both fulfill their roles — each in their own way — the world becomes a place where G-d’s purpose is revealed.

The blessing is not one-sided.
A non-Jew who supports the divine mission does not diminish themselves; they elevate themselves. Their contribution becomes part of a much larger story, a partnership that brings the world closer to the time when, as the prophet says, “all nations will call upon G-d’s name and serve Him together.”

Conclusione

The purpose of non-Jews in creation is not secondary or accidental. It is essential.

Their moral strength, their support of goodness, and their commitment to the Seven Noahide Laws are part of G-d’s vision for the world. And when they choose to live not just by reason, but by divine purpose, they open the channel for the highest kind of blessing — one far beyond human calculation.

In this partnership between Jews and non-Jews, the world discovers its harmony. And together, step by step, we prepare for a future filled with light and unity.

Note

This blog is a summary of a longer class.
To fully appreciate the depth and nuance of the Rebbe’s ideas, it is highly recommended to watch the complete lesson on YouTube.

With thanks to Rabbi Tuvia Serber for the shiur and the feedback.

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