Frequently Asked Questions === What's a Noachide? bna'i Noach -- sons of Noah. I.E. all living human beings. See: [[Noachide]] and [[Who We Are]]. * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DgUZZUvycI|What does Noahide mean? Rabbi Chaim Richman]] (Feb 16, 2011) === Did the Rabbis make this up or what? I don't see this in scripture at all. No, there is scriptural support for this. Please see [[Noachide]] and [[The Seven laws of Noah]].\\ Some videos you might like: * [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KFkV5UXuxA|Did the Rabbis Invent the Status of Noachides or is it of Biblical Origins? Tovia Singer Responds]] (Mar 1, 2017) * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JVvmQJtk7g|The Seven Laws of Noach]] (Nov 5, 2016) The video above is a great informative watch even if you didn't have this question. === Are Noah's laws still valid? Yes, it was an eternal covenant between God and Noah's descendants. Genesis 8:21-22, Genesis 9:9, Genesis 9:12, Genesis 9:15. For more information, check out these interesting articles: * [[http://www.jewishpress.com/blogs/a-banner-raised-high/like-it-or-not-the-seven-noachide-laws-are-still-pending/2013/10/13/|The Seven Noachide Laws are still Pending]] === Why don't you just believe in Jesus and be Saved? We don't believe we need to do that. See: [[The Noachide Case Against Christianity]]. You may also be interested in [[An Indictment of Christianity]]. * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZW-NKGXFGg|Answers to a Pastor]] (Jun 6, 2010) * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxm26c4rklk|Is christanity Idolatry]] (Jan 7, 2017) * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBFN5wDXu4Y|What's Wrong with christianity?]] (Oct 21, 2017) === If you don't have Jesus, and you don't perform animal sacrifices, how do you get forgiven for your sins? Please see [[Sin and Atonement]]. === So what do you think of Christians anyway? We love everyone. However, we don't always agree. You might find these testimonies interesting: * [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SU4dyl8uE8k|Pastor converts to Judaism & exposing Christianity (Jul 20, 2017)]] === Why don't you just convert to Judaism? Why not! That's an excellent question. Maybe I don't want to. Maybe I just can't give up those tasty shrimps. The point is that there is no //particular reason// to convert to Judaism. God's plan for Noah was not the Torah. It was the seven Noachide laws. There is however, the general idea that from Abraham to Noah there was a general failure for the Noachide laws to take hold in world human culture. In that sense Abraham can be seen as (and in fact certainly was) the beginning of a new covenant, and a new people, which culminated with the formation of Israel at Sinai. * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMmM1dOUDxw|Do I have to convert to Judaism? (Nov 26, 2015)]] So hey if you want to convert go right ahead, but no one is forcing you (not even God). If you are interested though, see the next question, "What if I just want to be Jewish anyways though?" === What if I want to be Jewish? Sure, you can do that if you really want to. See: [[Conversion]] for resources on conversion to Judaism. === So what do Jews think of Noachides? No one knows what any particular person thinks, but you might find these videos interesting. You will see there is a huge variation. * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9seR0AKlzM|Teaching B'Nei Noah]] (Jul 10, 2006) * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3U8b775zL0|MESSAGE TO NOAHIDES (B'NEI NOAH) - Part 1]] (Feb 20, 2017) * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qD8fyke6QWU|Noahides should Know better!]] (Feb 2, 2016) * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJ4YI-_ABg8|Exposing the Ger movement]] (Feb 23, 2017) * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlJtjIjpeEs|A Light unto the Nations]] (May 12, 2013) === What are the Noachide laws and what is your scriptural support? Scriptural support is often requested because the person asking isn't aware that the laws are listed plainly in Genesis 8 and 9, and also referenced throughout the bible. Please see [[The Seven Laws of Noah]] for information on this question. * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JVvmQJtk7g|The Seven Laws of Noach]] (Nov 5, 2016) === Should I become a Noachide? You already are! See: [[Who We Are]]. * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPURLaZgkD4|Should I become a noahide?]] (May 15, 2017) === But Why? Why be a Noachide? Because you already are. Please see "[[Why Noachide?]]?" You might be interested in [[Conversion Testimonies]]. But in general, we are not here to convert anyone, only to provide information. === But Why is it important to be a Noachide? Oh you mean why are Noachides important? Why the big deal? * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku8WzUSyK5E|Rabbi Tovia Singer: Righteous Gentiles May Not Fully Grasp the Full Force of the Noachide Revolution]] (Jun 3, 2017) * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhhT-2r0WZk|The Noahide and the Purification of Edom]] (Nov 30, 2017) === Can Noachides hold Shabbos? No. **Warning, this is a very important topic to understand for Noachides! Please do watch these videos.** * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6Lk3E4-utU|Shabbat for the Noahide: Rabbi Chaim Clorfene]] (Sep 3, 2014) * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoIdOEraI4I|May a Ger Keep the Laws of Shabbat | Rabbi Tovia Singer]] (Mar 6, 2015) === How Do I tell my Friends and Family? Some videos might help. But this kind of thing is never easy. * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Rb5KzIT14Y|I Am Becoming a Jew; Should I Tell My Family They’re Wrong About Jesus?]] (Oct 1, 2016) * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcIerphLBI4|How do I Convince My Husband Not to Believe in Jesus? Rabbi Tovia Singer Responds]] (May 3, 2017) === How do you know all of this is true? * [[Kuzari Argument]] === Tell me some original Noachide jokes. I don't know if these all qualify as "Noachide" jokes, but at least they're originals. ==== Pork Q: Why aren't Jews allowed to eat Pork?\\ A: Because of the sin of Ham. ==== Mormons A man dies and goes to heaven. He is greeted by Joseph Smith, who hands him a small harp and welcomes him inside the gate. The man remarks -- Mormons, who knew? And Joseph Smith says No no, this is my punishment. I'm not allowed in.\\ The next guy steps up. "Welcome to heaven, here's your harp...." == Are Noachides allowed to Pray? * [[Are Noachides Allowed to Pray|Are Noachides Allowed to Pray?]] * [[http://www.noahidenations.com/index.php/academy-of-shem/more-torah-wisdom/797-are-noahides-allowed-to-pray|ARE NOACHIDES ALLOWED TO PRAY?]] * [[https://www.noahide.com/prayer.htm|A Universal Prayer Guide for Hasidic Gentiles]] -- Rules of Effective Prayer for People of All National and Ethnic Backgrounds, Based on the Word of G-d as Preserved in the Jewish Tradition. By Boruch Ellison.