Questions tagged [noachide-laws]
The 7 Noahide laws that were commanded to non-Jews: no murder, no adultery, no worshipping idols, no cursing God, no stealing, do establish courts of justice, no eating flesh from a live animal.
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To what extent is homosexuality forbidden among non-Jews?
All homosexual behavior is forbidden among Jews, but some actions are clearly Torah prohibitions (e.g. mishkav zachar), while some might be Rabbinic in nature (e.g. lesbian relations). Are all of ...
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How does the olam haba of a Noahide differ from that of a Jew?
In other words, what precise reasons would motivate a gentile to convert rather than be a Noahide? I have heard that a Jew's olam haba is “better” but in what sense? What exactly is the difference?
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Can Noahides work as criminal prosecutors?
A Noahide named John Adams once said that, due to his religious beliefs, "I almost had to change my career" due to being a criminal attorney. One problem Adams would face as a prosecutor is ...
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Did Adam establish a justice system?
One of the mitzvot given to Adam was to establish laws and courts.
Was Adam successful in setting up a working justice system, and if so, do we know any practical details of how it operated and/or for ...
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marriage halacha between noahide couple [duplicate]
My girlfriend and I are noahide and we live together. We want to get married in December, but currently we refer to ourselves as boyfriend/girlfriend, not as married or engaged. By Jewish law, would ...
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Is there salvation from ignorance?
How is the relationship between people who had open experiences with God or with his manifestations in relation to those who had nothing? Will God treat them differently when it comes to their ...
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B'nei Noach Permitted to bring Korbanos?
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Many months ago I came across the acknowledgement that Gentiles/B'nei Noach are permitted to bring Korbanot. I broached the subject with my Orthodox Jewish friend and he pointed out that Temple ...
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Non-Jews' obligation to make berachot over food
Are non-Jews themselves required to recite berachot before and after eating?
According to this for e.g., one is obligated to insist that guests and anyone one gives food to should make a beracha over ...
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Belief-with worship only towards HaShem - in the real existence of intermediaries between the Almighty and the Gentile Nations
I am an Italian Noahide.
There are several discussions in this forum about shituf, understood as associating other entities with HaShem.
Unless I am mistaken, it is generally held that on the halachic ...
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Is it mandated that a gentile get stoned for having strived to understand the Noahide laws in the way and with the intent explained below?
For Noahides to understand the Noahide laws effectively and to understand what is the ideal and right way to take as a non-Jew not converted, it is necessary for him to study more than just the list ...
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Korbonos of Bnei Noach
The gemara in Zevachim 116b says that non-Jews may offer sacrifices even in our days, anywhere. Jews may not assist them but may advise them:
לפיכך כל אחד ואחד בונה לו במה לעצמו ומקריב עליה כל מה ...
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Based on Ramban [Shemot 20:10] גֵרְךָ אֲשֶׁר בִּשְׁעָרֶיךָ , Noachides observe Shabbat by not serving B'nei Yisrael (but can work for Noachides)?
Should Noachides be reminded Ramban's commentary on Shemot 20:10? - Based on Ramban analysis of Shabbat laws : גֵרְךָ אֲשֶׁר בִּשְׁעָרֶיךָ , Noachides must observe Shabbat by not serving/benefiting B'...
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Aristotle eating Aiver Min HaChai
I heard there is a Rambam that mentions that Aristotle ate Aiver Min HaChai. I am looking for both the source in the Rambam and any earlier sources that could have been the basis for this.
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Is there a halachic difference between the "tzadikei" ("righteous") and the "chasidei" ("pious") umot ha Olam?
I am an Italian Noahide.
Rambam, in his Mishneh Torah, says that the "pious among the Nations" ("chasidei umot ha Olam") have part in the World to Come (Hilchot Teshuvah 3:5; ...
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What is the role of the Gentiles in the world?
What is the role of the Gentiles in the world? The Jews say theirs is to be a nation of priesthood and a light to the nations. Okay and the gentiles? What do they have to play in this world? For ...
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Can a Gentile Convert to Judaism AFTER the Coming of the Moshiach?
As a non-Jew, I have been wondering whether or not it would be better for me to convert to Judaism or to keep the seven mitzvot. This decision is a difficult one for me. On the one hand, I can remain ...
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What was the original Noahide theology passed from Adam as presented in Job?
Rethinking the Book of Job: we're all aware of the 7 Noahide laws. However, beyond the commandments there's a large body of theology, explaining what God is, how He works, and what one should expect ...
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Gentiles marriage
Gentile couples are under what rules or laws regarding marital rights and duties compared to the onah laws of Judaism such as sexual attendance, food, clothing and whether it is a man's duty to ...
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Gentile Participation in Non-Jewish Wedding Ceremony
Concerning wedding ceremonies that may include idolatrous elements in which a gentile might be asked to participate due to family custom, Rabbi Moishe Wiener writes (in "The Divine Code"):
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According to the Halakhah, is marriage forbidden between Israelites and Noahides (that is, "the righteous among the Gentiles")?
I’m an Italian noahide.
In Mishneh Torah-Issurei Biah 12:1, the great Rambam says (English translation by Rabbi Eliyahu Touger):
When a Jew engages in relations with a woman from other nations,
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Teshuva for a Non-Jew?
May non-Jews avail themselves of the teshuvah process? If so, what is the proper teshuva for a non-Jew who has transgressed one of the Noahide commandments (e.g. adultery, murder, etc.)?
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Which laws were for just Israelites and which laws for Israelites and non proselyte foreigners
I have few specific verses and doubts related to them:
Leviticus 20:1-6 explicitly mentions that the particular law was to be followed by an Israelite and equally by a non proselyte Gentile.
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Which Mosaic laws did Nehan foreigners (immigrants that were not proselytes) had to follow while staying in Israel (long or short term)
I would like to know what Mosaic laws were non-proselyte residents in ancient Israel expected to keep?
I'll break that question for more clarity:
Did the non-proselyte have to follow at least Noahide ...
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The halachic framework of abortion for the Gentiles
I am an Italian Noahide.
The Noahide ban on murder also includes the killing of a fetus ( see Rambam's Mishneh Torah-Hilchot Melachim 9:4 ).
I have read that according to a Talmudic tradition, I do ...
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Does Genesis 9:6 condemn abortion as murder? [duplicate]
Genesis 9:6 reads (JPS, 1985, emphasis mine):
שֹׁפֵךְ֙ דַּ֣ם הָֽאָדָ֔ם בָּֽאָדָ֖ם דָּמ֣וֹ יִשָּׁפֵ֑ךְ כִּ֚י בְּצֶ֣לֶם אֱלֹהִ֔ים עָשָׂ֖ה אֶת־הָאָדָֽם׃
Whoever sheds the blood of man,
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A non-Jew to recite Patakh Eliyahu
Is a non-Jew allowed to recite Patakh Eliyahu because he knows the use of it a little bit?
Thank you very much
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According to the Halakhah, does stating that HaShem does not exist constitute a curse or a profanation of God's name?
I am an Italian ben Noach.
According to Rambam (Mishneh Torah-Avodat Kokhavim 2: 7;Hilchot Melachim 9:3):
a Jew commits the crime of blasphemy if he curses HaShem using God's unique name or one of ...
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Does belief in the abrogation of the Torah by the NT disqualify a Ben Noah?
The Rambam in Hilchos Melachim 8:10-11 (see also Likkutei Sichos vol. 26 p. 132) rules it is a prerequisite of the 7 Noahide Laws that Gentiles bide by them because it says so in “the Torah of Moses&...
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What is the origin of the prohibition against eating live meat?
It's considered a Noahide prohibition to eat meat taken from a live animal. I often hear this is connected with Bereishith 9:6. However, after I read the verse, it seems to be condemning just meat ...
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Is it permitted for a Ben-Noach be an atheist?
Avoda zarah is one of the things prohibited by the Seven Noachide Laws. But what about atheism? I know that the 7 Laws are often taken to include a larger number of halachot from the Torah, so would ...
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The Masai tribe in Africa drink blood of a living cow. Is this Ever Min haChai? And what about cow's milk? [duplicate]
Is piercing into a live cow and extracting the blood for drinking considered ever min hachai for non Jews? This is what the Masai tribe in Africa do. It allows them to get continuous nutrition ...
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What meals violate the Noahide Law against eating flesh torn from a living animal?
I recently learned that, per the general understanding of the Seven Noahide Laws, Gentiles cannot eat flesh torn from a live animal. How would this look in practice? What meals would violate this law? ...
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Is a gentile nation allowed to go to war with another gentile nation?
With recent talks about Russia and Ukraine ongoing invasion of Russia to Ukraine, or China and Taiwan was wondering is there a source in the Torah that would allow or disallow a gentile nation to ...
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7 Mitzwot and Gentiles in Hell for the Sins of Israel
I have a few questions: It is said that Hashem is the God of ALL people. But then how can it be that many Jewish sages destined non-Jews for "hell"? I picked out a few examples for you:
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Mishne Torah Kings and Wars Ch.6
Hi I am posting my question again because the old post is closed, but I edited my question to avoid problems:
Mishne Torah,Kings and Wars Ch. 6:
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What's Tosafos' doubt regarding non-Jews and life saving abortions?
Tosafos on Sanhedrin 59a has the following discussion:
ועל העוברים דעובד כוכבים חייב וישראל פטור אע"ג דפטור מ"מ לא שרי מיהו קשה דאמרינן בפרק בן סורר ומורה (לקמן סנהדרין דף עב:) יצא ראשו אין ...
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Rambam's Hilchot Melachim 9: 2 on making, by the Gentiles, of human statues for decorative purposes [duplicate]
I'm an Italian Noahide
The prohibition against worship of false gods is an integral part of the Noahide Laws .
Rambam says in Melachim uMilchamot 9: 2 (English translation by Rabbi E. Touger):
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The Mitzvah of establishment of courts before Yitro's advice
Allegedly, the 7 Noahide Mitzvos were given to Adam and passed down to Moses. Even if we follow the approach that our forefathers were Noahides prior to the receiving of the Torah, they would be ...
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Why are gentiles forbidden from keeping Shabbat if Adam and Even are considered to have lit the first Havdalah candles?
Judaism forbids gentiles from keeping Shabbat. It's one of the activities which is unique to Jews and their relationship to Hashem.
To contrast this, we have the Noahide laws which were given to the ...
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Are Bnei Noach allowed to produce any images as long as it isn't pagan imagery?
From what I gather the prohibition on the production of images is a Mosaic law, so are Bnei Noach exempt from this?
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Does the Noahide Law allow prostitution to the Gentiles?
I am an Italian noahide.
Unless I am mistaken, in terms of sexual conduct the prohibitions established by the Noahide Law are the following (see Rambam’s Mishneh Torah-Melachim uMilchamot 9:5):
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Do Samaritans go to Olam Haba?
My question is if Samaritans go to Olam Haba. It would seem pretty obvious except for the fact they don’t recognize the Jewish people as Hashem’s Chosen. They also have their own slightly altered ...
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Gentile Studying Moshiach Predictions
Is a gentile (by the seven laws) forbidden from hearing Moshiach predictions? If someone has a quote from the Zohar that supposedly shows when Moshiach will come, am I allowed to read it?
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Does a beis din have reshus to punish a nochri?
According to Shulchan Aruch EH P22S2
ושמאי והלל גזרו על ייחוד כותית נמצא כל המתייחד עם אשה שאסור להתייחד עמה בין ישראלית בין כותית מכין את שניהם מכת מרדות
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Is it genevat daat for a Noachide to have relations with a gentile woman without commitment if you met her in a place where people normally hookup?
In other words, does a man have to disclose his intentions before hooking up with a girl if they met in a place where it is assumed that people meet to hookup except she may be ignorant of that and ...
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Can I eat any food with vinegar in it like mayonnaise, ketchup, etc if I'm a Nazirite?
Numbers 6:3-4 explains that a Nazirite can't have strong drink nor vinegar of wine also can't eat anything from the vine tree or eat grapes so does that apply to any other foods with vinegar in it ...
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Rav Moshe Sternbuch's position on the belief in HaShem for Gentiles
Among the answers to the following question in this forum:
Is it permitted for a Ben-Noach be an atheist?
I read that, according to Rav Moshe Sternbuch, as he writes in Teshuvos Vehanhagos 3: 264 and ...
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Yocheved is the daughter of who?
So Yocheved, as it is known, is the wife of Amram, mother of Moshe Rabbeinu, Aharon HaCohen, and Miriam the prophetess, peace be on them. And Yocheved, like Amram, is from the Tribe of Levi.
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By what authority, and roughly when, did Judaism concede that adoption of Noachide laws was an acceptable alternative to conversion?
I. Introduction.
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B. Shabbat 145b-146a. "Rabbi Yoḥanan then explained to them: Why are gentiles ethically contaminated? It is because they did not stand on Mount Sinai. As when the ...
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Are goyim allowed to learn chassidus?
It's known (Sanhedrin, don't have exact pages) that a goy is in general only supposed to learn the parts of Torah that have to do with the 7 mitzvos
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