“Noah” [the name Noah in Hebrew] derives from the word “neichah,” meaning “pleasing;” and the repetition of the word “Noah” in the first verse of the Torah portion of Noah [Genesis 6:9] corresponds to two types of “pleasing:” pleasing to God …
“The glory of this latter House, the Holy Temple, will be greater than the former.” (Tractate Chaggai 2:9) There are two explanations to this verse. The simple meaning is that “this latter House” refers to the Second Beit HaMikdash [Holy Temple], which surpassed the First BeisHaMikdash both …
“Know this day and take unto your heart that Havaya is Elokim (God is the Lord) in the heavens above and upon the earth below; there is no other” [Deut. 4:39]. This requires explanation: For would it occur to you …
An Address by the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson © ’02 Jewish Educational Media, Inc. PDF Transcript: http://www.jemedia.org/livingtorah/pdf/PDFsichos2/cheshvan/62VayeraEng.pdf “THE UNITED STATES, A FAITHFUL SUPERPOWER / A Nation Under G-d” – January 22, 5735-1975 The following observations relate to our country, the United …
This is the Timeline of G-d’s re-affirming the Noahide Commandments at Mount Sinai, where He commanded them with specific details as part of the eternal Torah of Moses. As G-d decided for reasons known to Him, some of the verses …
Here is a broad “roadmap” of the range of spiritual levels, from “above to below.” This involves some deeper spiritual topics which are discussed in Chassidic teachings. It may seem like an abrupt introduction with several new terms and concepts. …
Seven Laws for a Better World Question: I’ve always thought that Noahide Covenant theology was the equivalent of Natural Law theory. Isn’t it why we should be united in affirming the U.S. Declaration of Independence and the Pledge of Allegiance, …
National holidays that are connected with idolatry should, of course, not be celebrated by Noahides. However, it is definitely permissible for Noahides to participate in days that are set aside by their nation for remembering to praise and give thanks to the …
A Noahide may start on the eve of Rosh HaShana by blessing his children. The father or the mother may recite this blessing to his/her son/daughter: May it be the will of our Father in Heaven to place into your heart love and fear of …
Gentiles were welcomed to bring their sacrificial offerings for God to the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem, and they will participate even more at the Third Temple – especially during the festival of Sukkot (Zechariah 14:16). In his commentary …