9th of Av

Q: Should Noahides mourn and fast on the Ninth of Av? Q: Rabbi, Could you tell please what you think of the 9th of Av and Bnei Noach? Should we fast or at least mourn? Thank you, Ahava A: The Ninth of Av is the day in which the ability of the ...

Prayer

In watching Rabbi Richman’s Introduction to Prayer I noted that he made reference to several prayer books written for Noahides. He stated that some are better than others. My question is which one would he recommend? Thank you in advance for your answer and thank you so much for this website. Jan I do not yet feel knowledgeable enough ...

Prayer for a dead friend

Q: What is a proper prayer for the anniversary of the death of my friend? Q: In a few weeks there will be a first anniversary of the death of my friend. What is a proper prayer for this occasion? A: You may read the following Psalms: Chapter 33: “Sing in joy, righteous ones, about ...

Prayer for a Sick Noahide

Q: What prayer can be recited for the health of a Noahide who is sick? Q: What prayer can be recited for the health of a Noahide who is sick? Is the Mi Shebeirach prayer that is recited in public for a sick Jew appropriate? A: Yes, in my opinion this prayer can be ...

Restrictions on Art for a Noahide

Q: What limitations are there for a Noahide to engage in art? Q: What limitations are there for a Noahide to engage in art? Do the restrictions of Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 168 apply? (The following is an extract from Chapter 168 of the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch – a brief summary of the Shulchan Aruch: ...

How Should a Noahide Celebrate Shavuot?

Q: What should a Noahide do to celebrate Shavuot? Q: What should be recommended to Noahides as a way to celebrate Shavuot? Some possible suggestions: Reading specific passages from the Torah; enjoying a festive meal; reciting the Hallel; other special prayers. A: Answer by Rabbi Chaim Richman and Rabbi Ouri Cherki: In ...

Proof for the existence of G_d

Shalom Rabbi, Some people are of the opinion that there’s no proof for the existence of G-d, but only logical arguments/evidence that point to it. Do you see this as merely semantic problems or are there other issues involved? If there is proof for G-d’s existence, why don’t all people believe in it (I understand proof as “hard” fact which ...

Teaching parents

Q: Should a Noahide teach his/her parents/family about Noahidism when the family isn’t interested? Q: Should a Noahide teach his/her parents/family about Noahidism when the family isn’t interested in it? Lack of knowledge can lead to conflicts but in my opinion nobody should teach parents. A: You are right, you don’t have to teach your parents. Only personal behavior ...

Joining Christian ceremonies

Q: Can a Noahide participate in church or other Christian ceremonies such as a wedding or a traditional holiday gathering? Q: How should a Noahide behave when he is invited for a wedding ceremony in church? Should he stay outside? Being present in a church during a mass leads to the impression that a person is in some ...

Educating others

Q: Do Noahides have an obligation to bring the presence of G-d and the light of Torah to the world? Q: Jews, as Chosen People, are obliged to bring the presence of G-d and the light of Torah to the world. Do Noahides have a similar obligation? If yes, in what way? A: You do not have an obligation, but ...