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Question for Jews/Noahides?
As a non-Jew doing research and looking into the noahide / judaism religion, I was wondering exactly what the role of noahide was, It is clear that the Torah is a book for the Jews, that Jews go to their place of worships and have their Traditions, cultures and worship. But what does the Noahide do? Where do they go to church or synagogue ? Where do they have community?
I like the idea of Judaism because it has rituals and practices, but the Noahide beleif just seems so empty and void of what helps make a spirtual community.
9 Answers
- kismetLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
The Noahides are organized into communities all over the world. They have their own places of worship and their own prayer books. They also work closely with nearby Jewish communities, particularly with Chabad-Lubavitch.
You can contact your local Chabad rabbi for more info. For one near you, use this search:
http://www.chabad.org/centers/default_cdo/aid/9311...
For more info on the Noahides:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bnei_noah
- 1 decade ago
Great question :)
Noahides are very interesting; they are non Jews who have a connection to Judaism, without feeling the desire to convert. They are what we can call 'righteous gentiles', because they follow the seven Noahide Laws. Also, they frequently join with us in celebrating Jewish festivals and holidays. I have a tremendous respect for Noahides and I think it's a path that is of great value for people who find Judaism appealing but whom don't actually want to join the Jewish religion.
- ?Lv 46 years ago
being a Noachide leaves a lot to be desired. It's a step in the right direction, but its not clear what were suppose to do besides follow the 7 laws. There's really not many communities for teaching noachides. for me it feels like i finally know the truth of Torah, but i feel like i lack an identity. And like there's really no way to move forward, except by conversion to Judaism. but for some people like me, that can be very difficult because as a veteran with Ptsd, I can't really be around large groups of people. And no synagogues around me even do conversions
- 1 decade ago
The Noahide 'laws' aren't supposed to define a spiritual community or become their own religion. They're general guidelines for non-Jews.
What are you looking for in ritual and community? Judaism excels in both, but there are many options which still fulfill the Noahide 'laws'.
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
Noahides are non-Jews that follow the 7 Noahide Laws..I would assume most hold their services in church since their Christian.
Here's a good site listing those laws & lots more..Good luck with your research..How about an Aplus :-)
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/9...
Orthodox Jew
- ?Lv 71 decade ago
Judaism and Noachide aren't exactly the same things.
Judaism teaches that since we are all the descendants of Noah, we should all follow the 7 Noachide Rules.
There are more and more churches and groups following the Noachide Covenant these days.
Perhaps you can find something more like what you are looking for through here:
- grayureLv 71 decade ago
I'm not aware that it's practiced now as a religion, unless you're referring to the rabbinical theory that it's Christianity, in which case you know what we do.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
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