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One-minute lessons on selected chapters of the Book of Leviticus, from Rabbi Nachman Simon.

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Don’t Put a Stumbling Block Before the Blind

The Torah says, Don't Put a Stumbling Block Before the Blind. What is the meaning of this prohibition which logically applies for all people?

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Does G-d want a dwelling place in this world?

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* Seven Gates of Righteous Knowledge – for All Gentile...

This teaches righteous outlook, character traits & principles of faith for the Noahide Code, for Gentiles in search of a personal connection with the True G-d.

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33rd Day of the Omer, Lag B’Omer: Universal Message

Lag B'Omer commemorates the passing of the sage Rabbi Shimon. His teachings stress concepts of unity.

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Guidance for individuals, families, and communities about

The 7 Commandments in
G-d's Moral Code for Mankind

The Noahide (or Noachide) moral code of Seven Universal Commandments was given to Noah and his children after the Flood. It assured them that humanity would never degenerate into a jungle again. It prohibits (1) idolatry, (2) blasphemy, (3) homicide, (4) forbidden relations, (5) robbery, and (6) eating meat that was taken from a still-living animal (cruelty to animals), and it also includes a requirement (7) for societies to establish courts of justice. The details included in these fundamental commandments provide the guidelines for truly ethical behavior.

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This Divine Code is the foundation of all true morality. Ask Noah teaches about these eternal commandments in the light of their sources in the Torah of Moses, along with insights about the nature of creation and the important roles of all people as individuals and members of society. By fulfilling our potential within the context of this covenant, the spiritual goal for the creation is reached. This is how the world becomes a beautiful gem. where G-d will dwell with us in a revealed way!

These Goals will uplift your life and those around you:

Increase your knowledge of the One True G-d.

Respect:

  • G-d’s holy Name
  • The sanctity of all human life
  • Relationships in the traditional family
  • The property of other people
  • All living creatures.

Uphold righteousness in your judicial system.

And light up the world with acts of goodness & kindness!

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The Noahide lifestyle is permeated with meaning. To be moral is to live a fulfilling life, not only in theory but in practice as well. And it is the way prescribed by G-d. Every person interested in following the Seven Commandments of Noah can greatly benefit from the wealth of Torah insights on everything from birthdays to the purpose of creation. Enhance your knowledge, and you will enrich your life.

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We invite you to view our categories below for questions from others interested in following the Seven Laws of Noah. You can also visit the AskNoah forum for answers categorized by the Seven Laws, or email us for an expert answer.

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The 7 Noahide Commandments

G-d gave the first six commandments to Adam and Hava (Eve). These were repeated to Noah after the Flood, and a seventh was added, when G-d established the Covenant of the Rainbow with Noah and all of the world’s creatures. At Mount Sinai, G-d taught the Torah’s precepts through Moses, including G-d’s directive for all Gentiles to observe the 7 Noahide Laws. A Gentile merits to receive a place in the eternal future World to Come, in the Messianic Era, through careful and pious observance of these universal commandments. Information about the Noahide Laws in the Biblical text and their great significance is given in the categories below.

An Introduction to the 7 Noahide Commandments

G-d gave six commandments to Adam, and He added a seventh in the Covenant of the Rainbow with Noah.

 Sources and Timeline for the 7 Commandments

The 7 Noahide Laws are coded in Genesis 2:16. Five are explicitly found in verses in Genesis, one is in Leviticus.

 The Prohibition of Idolatry

Belief in G-d & the prohibition of idolatry are the foundation of the Noahide Code.

 The Prohibition of Blasphemy against G-d

The prohibition of blasphemy means not curse the Creator as He is known by His holy Names.

 The Prohibition of Theft

One must be very careful about theft, since there are many details and one naturally covets money.

 The Prohibition of Murder and Injury

The Noahide prohibition of murder is given in Genesis 9:6, “Whoever sheds the blood of man, among man, his blood shall be shed.

 The Prohibition of Forbidden Sexual Relations

Genesis states, "a man shall leave his father and his mother and cling to his wife, and they shall become one flesh".

 Prohibition of Eating Meat of a Live Animal; Animal Welfare/Humane Slaughter

Don't eat meat removed from a living land mammal or bird, such as bobbed lambs' tails.

 The Command to Establish Just Laws and Courts

The 7 Noahide Laws are coded in Genesis 2:16. Five are explicitly found in verses in Genesis, one is in Leviticus. The timeline at Mount

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From the entry for 22nd of Sh’vat in “HaYom Yom,” compiled by the Lubavitcher Rebbe:

There are two sorts of statutes: a) statutes that create life, and b) statutes created by life. Human laws are created by life, so they vary from land to land according to circumstances. The A-lmighty's Torah is a G-dly law that creates life. G-d's Torah is the Torah of truth, the same in all places, at all times. Torah is eternal.

Excerpts from entry for 19th Sh’vat in “HaYom Yom,” compiled by the Lubavitcher Rebbe:

In the words of Rambam [Maimonides],* "To know that there is a First Being, Who caused the existence of all beings... The knowledge of this principle is a positive command, as it is said, I am the Eternal your G-d."
This is a mitzva [commandment] relating to mind and intellect... it is the duty of the mind and intellect to bring this faith to a level of knowledge and comprehension. This is the meaning of, "To know that there is a First Being;" the mitzva specifies comprehension and intellectual grasp, as written in Torah... "serve Him with a whole heart" [Chronicles I 28:9], and it is also written, "know this day [and consider it in your heart, that the L-rd, He is G-d in Heaven above, and upon the earth below; there is none else]." [Deut. 4:39]
*Mishneh Torah, Foundations of the Torah 1:1.

From the entry for 5th of Tevet in “HaYom Yom,” compiled by the Lubavitcher Rebbe:

When Moshiach [the true Messiah] comes, we will realize the greatness of acknowledgement [belief] and earnestness, everyone's pure faith in G-d and His Torah and commandments. Human comprehension – even on its highest level – is limited. But faith is a feeling that is boundless. Moshiach will explain the magnificent achievement of earnest service to G-d flowing from the heart.