08-05-2007, 05:39 PM
(This post was last modified: 08-05-2007, 05:44 PM by Director Michael.)
The particular list of observances you are referring to (see the first post in this thread), from the Rambam's Mishneh Torah in the section on Laws of Kings, is specifically dealing with those Jewish observances which are restricted only because of their inherent level of sanctity/holiness. That issue does not apply to tzitzis.
However, the Rambam did cite restrictions on tzitzis for Gentiles as a practical matter, in his section of Mishneh Torah on Laws of Tzitzis.
Rabbi Schochet's position is applicable especially in light of the modern-day Noahide movement, which thank G-d is growing rapidly - and may it continue to grow as a Torah-true movement until and beyond the coming of Moshiach, may it be speedily in our days!
However, the Rambam did cite restrictions on tzitzis for Gentiles as a practical matter, in his section of Mishneh Torah on Laws of Tzitzis.
Rabbi Schochet's position is applicable especially in light of the modern-day Noahide movement, which thank G-d is growing rapidly - and may it continue to grow as a Torah-true movement until and beyond the coming of Moshiach, may it be speedily in our days!