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Noahide Mourning

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Noahide Mourning

What can Noahides do for souls of loved ones who passed away Expand

What can Noahides do for the soul of a loved one who passed away? Donations of charity in his or her memory, & prayers for the departed soul, have a good effect. Read more »

Marking an anniversary of a relative’s passing Expand

The Anniversary of a Relative’s Passing Should Inspire a Person to Self-improvement The following translated excerpt from a talk[1] by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, is reprinted here from the book To Perfect the World: The Lubavitcher Rebbe’s Call to Teach... Read more »

Do miscarried babies have souls? What happens to them? Expand

A soul of a miscarried fetus fulfilled its mission. Even if it goes down for such a short time, the purpose is for the spiritual "going up" that it will receive. Read more »

Does Torah have Universal Lessons on Death and Mourning? Expand

G-d doesn't hold back rewards, especially for man who is created in the image of G-d. Therefore, Gentiles receive great reward for observing the 7 Noahide Laws. Read more »

Are organ donations allowed within the Noahide Commandments? Expand

Since Noahides do not have a commandment that they must be buried in the earth, the option is open to them for organ donation. Read more »

What symbol should Noahides use on tombstones? Expand

One could write "so and so, devoted to the ideals of the righteous of the nations," or the name followed by "ben Noach" (for males) or "bat Noach" (for females). Read more »

What is the proper burial process for Noahides? Expand

There are no Torah laws for how Noahides should be buried. As a moral obligation, they and all Gentiles should be buried as G-d told to Adam, and not cremated. Read more »

How should Noahides mourn for deceased relatives or friends? Expand

These suggestions for funeral and memorial services for and by Noahides were provided to Ask Noah International by Rabbi Immanuel Schochet o.b.m. Read more »