Rabbi Weiner & The Divine Code: Adding Mitzvot is Forbidden

Video produced by Noahide Academy of Israel

Rabbi Moshe Weiner of Jerusalem explains that his book The Divine Code is an authoritative compilation. With the participation and consensus of other expert Torah scholars, he presents the actual Torah laws for Gentiles (Non-Jews). Notably, wherever “Gentile” is written there without any exceptions stated, it is stating the Torah law for all Non-Jews.

He also covers the prohibition of Gentiles creating new commandments for themselves. In particular, he explains that this includes observing the Sabbath or Biblical Festivals as commanded for the Jews. Nevertheless, there are acceptable ways for Gentiles to show honor for the importance of those days, in non-ritual ways that don’t violate that prohibition. For Questions and Answers about things that Gentiles may permissibly do in recognition of the Jewish Sabbath and Holy Days: Click Here

The prohibition also includes observance of other ritual Jewish commandments such as wearing tefillin or tzitzit fringes, and affixing a mezuzah scroll to one’s doorpost.

On the other hand, a Gentile may follow the general practices of particular Jewish commandments that bring evident logical and practical benefit for himself, for other individuals, or for the society in general. A prime example of this is giving proper charity, and doing other acts of goodness and kindness.

In addition, Rabbi Weiner explains the meaning of a Chasid Umot Ha’Olam (Pious Gentile) and a Ger Toshav.

For further information about his acclaimed book The Divine Code (4th edition paperback, 5th edition hard cover, and 6th edition ebook), Click Here.

Main sections in The Divine Code:

Part I. Fundamentals of the Faith (9 chapters)

Part II. The Prohibition of Idolatry (12 chapters)

Part III. The Prohibition of Blasphemy (4 chapters)

Part IV. The Prohibition of Eating Meat that was Separated from a Living Animal (9 chapters)

Part V. The Prohibition of Murder and Injury (9 chapters)

Part VI. The Prohibition of Forbidden Relations (7 chapters)

Part VII. The Prohibition of Theft (16 chapters)

Part VIII. Establishment of Laws and Courts (7 chapters)

Appendix: The Pious Gentile and the Ger Toshav in Torah Law