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I wish to make it clear, that I understand that prayers are essential in our communication with G-d. I also appreciate that we can never fully thank G-d for all that he has given us, and continues to give us.

As I endeavor to communicate my continuous appreciation in prayer, as well as fulfill any requests that G-d demands of me, I want to incorporate more of the prayers listed above into my daily life.

However, can I possibly say these prayers verbatim every time they are applicable in my life, and still mean them with all the passion and respect that they deserve?

To me, these prayers should serve a framework of which to communicate our gratitude, not the sole means to communicate to G-d.

Why would we be asked to repeat the same prayers every week, when our lives and they way G-d communicates to us is continuously changing?

G-d is all powerful, and all knowing-so why would he need to hear a communication of gratitude in this explicit format? Wouldn’t he appreciate a genuine free form prayer, more so than a recited one?]]>
I wish to make it clear, that I understand that prayers are essential in our communication with G-d. I also appreciate that we can never fully thank G-d for all that he has given us, and continues to give us.

As I endeavor to communicate my continuous appreciation in prayer, as well as fulfill any requests that G-d demands of me, I want to incorporate more of the prayers listed above into my daily life.

However, can I possibly say these prayers verbatim every time they are applicable in my life, and still mean them with all the passion and respect that they deserve?

To me, these prayers should serve a framework of which to communicate our gratitude, not the sole means to communicate to G-d.

Why would we be asked to repeat the same prayers every week, when our lives and they way G-d communicates to us is continuously changing?

G-d is all powerful, and all knowing-so why would he need to hear a communication of gratitude in this explicit format? Wouldn’t he appreciate a genuine free form prayer, more so than a recited one?]]> http://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=1841 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 03:28:07 +0000 http://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=1841 http://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=1825 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:25:37 +0000 http://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=1825
What is the best way to go about this, at his age and what materials can assist me?]]>
What is the best way to go about this, at his age and what materials can assist me?]]> http://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=1823 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:46:40 +0000 http://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=1823
I am a UK Noahide, apparently on his own in the sense of "religious" worldview, doing my best to keep the seven laws of Noah as G-d commanded them to Moses. There seems to be no one around me pursuing keeping the Noahide laws. I'm a bit of an oddity in this respect, coming up to 9 years ago (wow, time flies)

I've got a variety of questions.

1) Jewish traditions states that one should find a rabbi for oneself. I'm learning mainly on my own. No study buddy. I read "The Divine Code", the Chumash (Five Books of Moses), and have read other books on the subject of Noahidism that are being promoted by various other groups, including texts that have been posted on-line - whatever I can get my hands on in order to learn the Torah as it concerns me as a Noahide. But I'm doing this on my own. I'm sure you know of the dangers of being on one's own and learning on one's own. I don't want to sin against G-d. But my knowledge comes from books as opposed to verbal teaching. In a way I'm accountable to no one but myself (of course, G-d is my Judge, but speaking on human terms, there's no Noahide or Rabbi to see my actions and correct or encourage me). I will tell you myself, I have to struggle with certain personal and private habits that are in a "grey" area of Noahide law, both because of my marriage to my wife who follows a non-Torah religion, and because of my own weaknesses. Even if I'm not transgressing the seven laws, I know I may not be in the most appropriate situations. I guess part of me fears that if a Rabbi or observant Noahide were to see me, it may make things more difficult for me and my wife and other aspects of my life. I may be rationalizing my own death (a way that seems right to a man, but the ends are the ways of death and destruction - Mishlei/Proverbs).

But the fact is that even with that fear, I'm doing things on my own. And the main question is, if there is no rabbi near me, is it important that I manage to find myself a rabbi? How would I know if this person is my rabbi if my only communication with him may turn out to be infrequent emails and less frequent phone calls (if any)?

2) I may get radio time on a radio station where I live that has a month license (it'll only be on air for a month and mostly likely only in my area). If I get that time, what should I use it to do? Am I qualified to speak on the Noahide laws, if it is best for me to speak of them? Are there any ideas?

3) Someone asked me about something some time ago as an idea for a Youtube video. Again, I question my own qualifications in the Noahide law. Marriage for an observant Noahide: what are the options or choices in a mainly secular (G-dless)/idolatrous culture? Should such a person just look for someone who's willing to just avoid the basic prohibitions of the Noahide law? Marrying an idolator or an atheist (which makes up so much of the culture around us) is not an ideal situation or even that healthy for the Noahide. How would I get the materials to create even a basic video to help those Noahides who may chance upon my Youtube page (no matter how small the likelihood) and be lonely and wanting as deep a relationship as possible in marriage? There was a person on Youtube stating how difficult it is to be an observant Noahide, and one reason he gave was because of the marriage/loneliness issue. Can you help me give a response?

Thanks for any help you can give. I know these are big questions and you have limited time. I guess you know that I have to ask!

Blessing to everyone.
David]]>
I am a UK Noahide, apparently on his own in the sense of "religious" worldview, doing my best to keep the seven laws of Noah as G-d commanded them to Moses. There seems to be no one around me pursuing keeping the Noahide laws. I'm a bit of an oddity in this respect, coming up to 9 years ago (wow, time flies)

I've got a variety of questions.

1) Jewish traditions states that one should find a rabbi for oneself. I'm learning mainly on my own. No study buddy. I read "The Divine Code", the Chumash (Five Books of Moses), and have read other books on the subject of Noahidism that are being promoted by various other groups, including texts that have been posted on-line - whatever I can get my hands on in order to learn the Torah as it concerns me as a Noahide. But I'm doing this on my own. I'm sure you know of the dangers of being on one's own and learning on one's own. I don't want to sin against G-d. But my knowledge comes from books as opposed to verbal teaching. In a way I'm accountable to no one but myself (of course, G-d is my Judge, but speaking on human terms, there's no Noahide or Rabbi to see my actions and correct or encourage me). I will tell you myself, I have to struggle with certain personal and private habits that are in a "grey" area of Noahide law, both because of my marriage to my wife who follows a non-Torah religion, and because of my own weaknesses. Even if I'm not transgressing the seven laws, I know I may not be in the most appropriate situations. I guess part of me fears that if a Rabbi or observant Noahide were to see me, it may make things more difficult for me and my wife and other aspects of my life. I may be rationalizing my own death (a way that seems right to a man, but the ends are the ways of death and destruction - Mishlei/Proverbs).

But the fact is that even with that fear, I'm doing things on my own. And the main question is, if there is no rabbi near me, is it important that I manage to find myself a rabbi? How would I know if this person is my rabbi if my only communication with him may turn out to be infrequent emails and less frequent phone calls (if any)?

2) I may get radio time on a radio station where I live that has a month license (it'll only be on air for a month and mostly likely only in my area). If I get that time, what should I use it to do? Am I qualified to speak on the Noahide laws, if it is best for me to speak of them? Are there any ideas?

3) Someone asked me about something some time ago as an idea for a Youtube video. Again, I question my own qualifications in the Noahide law. Marriage for an observant Noahide: what are the options or choices in a mainly secular (G-dless)/idolatrous culture? Should such a person just look for someone who's willing to just avoid the basic prohibitions of the Noahide law? Marrying an idolator or an atheist (which makes up so much of the culture around us) is not an ideal situation or even that healthy for the Noahide. How would I get the materials to create even a basic video to help those Noahides who may chance upon my Youtube page (no matter how small the likelihood) and be lonely and wanting as deep a relationship as possible in marriage? There was a person on Youtube stating how difficult it is to be an observant Noahide, and one reason he gave was because of the marriage/loneliness issue. Can you help me give a response?

Thanks for any help you can give. I know these are big questions and you have limited time. I guess you know that I have to ask!

Blessing to everyone.
David]]> http://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=1822 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:08:56 +0000 http://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=1822
As a non-Jew (observant Noahide), I have a near-obsession with Judaism and thus Noahidism.

I am considering returning to university to do a degree in Religious Studies as I want to further engage myself in Judaism. No doubt this course will have subjects on Judaism.

However I am sure the course will also have subjects on false religions, including idolatrous religions. These I have little interest in but they will need to be studied successfully to complete the degree.

As a non-Jew I am quite sure I cannot attend a Yeshiva to study Judaism so my next best option is by doing Religious Studies through university.

Am I permitted to do such education and if so, would it be a wise decision? Beneficial to myself spiritually at all?

Thank you.]]>
As a non-Jew (observant Noahide), I have a near-obsession with Judaism and thus Noahidism.

I am considering returning to university to do a degree in Religious Studies as I want to further engage myself in Judaism. No doubt this course will have subjects on Judaism.

However I am sure the course will also have subjects on false religions, including idolatrous religions. These I have little interest in but they will need to be studied successfully to complete the degree.

As a non-Jew I am quite sure I cannot attend a Yeshiva to study Judaism so my next best option is by doing Religious Studies through university.

Am I permitted to do such education and if so, would it be a wise decision? Beneficial to myself spiritually at all?

Thank you.]]> http://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=842 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:35:56 +0000 http://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=842 http://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=664 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 23:05:38 +0000 http://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=664 http://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=655 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 14:36:39 +0000 http://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=655
Many blessings,
Donny]]>
Many blessings,
Donny]]> http://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=653 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:53:26 +0000 http://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=653 I know that it is forbidden to eat the limb of an animal which was removed while the animal was still alive. It is my understanding Mountain Oysters are removed while the bull is alive, making them forbidden for Gentiles. I would assume they are forbidden for Jews, too, but...
1) Are they kosher for Jews if the animal was dead before they were removed?
2) Are they okay for Gentiles if it can be ascertained with certainty the animal was dead before they were removed?
3) If they are not kosher for Jews but are okay for Gentiles if removed after the animal is dead, would/could a Jewish butcher (I think the word is "shochet") set the body apart for Gentiles to eat?]]> I know that it is forbidden to eat the limb of an animal which was removed while the animal was still alive. It is my understanding Mountain Oysters are removed while the bull is alive, making them forbidden for Gentiles. I would assume they are forbidden for Jews, too, but...
1) Are they kosher for Jews if the animal was dead before they were removed?
2) Are they okay for Gentiles if it can be ascertained with certainty the animal was dead before they were removed?
3) If they are not kosher for Jews but are okay for Gentiles if removed after the animal is dead, would/could a Jewish butcher (I think the word is "shochet") set the body apart for Gentiles to eat?]]> http://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=642 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:56:18 +0000 http://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=642 First question: is that is an acceptable practice?
Sometimes, my burger (or whatever) will arrive with cheese. I rarely complain about anything someone has set before me because I am grateful for the food and I do not wish to embarrass them by complaining. The exceptions would be poultry that is undercooked or some other potentially dangerous condition. Egg shells in my omelet? I blow it off. I have been a cook and I know egg shells in the eggs can sometimes happen no matter how careful the cook is (it also means they used real eggs.)
Second question: is it permitted for me to eat the cheeseburger (or whatever), knowing I have no commandment not to and I have made no vow to avoid mixing? (I just TRY to do it to remind myself there is Someone Above Whose opinion I should be mindful of.)]]> First question: is that is an acceptable practice?
Sometimes, my burger (or whatever) will arrive with cheese. I rarely complain about anything someone has set before me because I am grateful for the food and I do not wish to embarrass them by complaining. The exceptions would be poultry that is undercooked or some other potentially dangerous condition. Egg shells in my omelet? I blow it off. I have been a cook and I know egg shells in the eggs can sometimes happen no matter how careful the cook is (it also means they used real eggs.)
Second question: is it permitted for me to eat the cheeseburger (or whatever), knowing I have no commandment not to and I have made no vow to avoid mixing? (I just TRY to do it to remind myself there is Someone Above Whose opinion I should be mindful of.)]]> http://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=640 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:46:45 +0000 http://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=640 My family lives in an apartment in the center of the city, but we want to sell it and buy a house outside the city. I found in internet several advertisements about one interesting house, which have been published by various real estate agencies. Those agencies have been hired by owner of his house. They use to withhold their commission from the buyer. It is of course much cheaper to buy a real estate directly from the owner. This is why real estate agencies don't publish localization of properties. You have to call them and sign a special agreement to get this information.
Because of this, basing on pictures of this house in those advertisement and Google Map, I reconstructed localization of the house. Now I may contact directly to the owner. But is this not a sort of stealing information from those agencies?]]> My family lives in an apartment in the center of the city, but we want to sell it and buy a house outside the city. I found in internet several advertisements about one interesting house, which have been published by various real estate agencies. Those agencies have been hired by owner of his house. They use to withhold their commission from the buyer. It is of course much cheaper to buy a real estate directly from the owner. This is why real estate agencies don't publish localization of properties. You have to call them and sign a special agreement to get this information.
Because of this, basing on pictures of this house in those advertisement and Google Map, I reconstructed localization of the house. Now I may contact directly to the owner. But is this not a sort of stealing information from those agencies?]]> http://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=632 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:31:04 +0000 http://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=632 I have been advised that the children should have about an hour per day of Torah study.
I am new to this myself so I am not sure exactly what to teach them other than what I am learning myself.
Any suggestions of books and web sites would be helpful.
Also, since we are not Jewish, what do I stay away from in guiding the children.]]> I have been advised that the children should have about an hour per day of Torah study.
I am new to this myself so I am not sure exactly what to teach them other than what I am learning myself.
Any suggestions of books and web sites would be helpful.
Also, since we are not Jewish, what do I stay away from in guiding the children.]]> http://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=630 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:50:21 +0000 http://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=630 http://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=629 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 23:56:46 +0000 http://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=629 http://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=628 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:20:16 +0000 http://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=628 http://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=616 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:29:16 +0000 http://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=616
I would like to know if the laws of KILAYM are applied to Noahides in a land outside of Israel. I am cultivating vegetables, cereals, peas and fruit trees with the "nendo dango" method (called "seedballs" in english) invented by the japanees farmer Masanobu Fukuoka (do look up for this method to understand what I am talking about, It's incredible!!!). I guess, this method would be problematic for Jews in Israel - for example: sowing different types of vegetables and cereals together in the middle of a load of other plants and trees. What about us?

Nathanael]]>
I would like to know if the laws of KILAYM are applied to Noahides in a land outside of Israel. I am cultivating vegetables, cereals, peas and fruit trees with the "nendo dango" method (called "seedballs" in english) invented by the japanees farmer Masanobu Fukuoka (do look up for this method to understand what I am talking about, It's incredible!!!). I guess, this method would be problematic for Jews in Israel - for example: sowing different types of vegetables and cereals together in the middle of a load of other plants and trees. What about us?

Nathanael]]> http://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=609 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 03:05:03 +0000 http://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=609 If he is told that removing the testicles could save his life (but would render him sterile), is he permitted to agree to such a procedure, or is it forbidden due to the Noahide commandment against voluntary sterilization or man or beast?]]> If he is told that removing the testicles could save his life (but would render him sterile), is he permitted to agree to such a procedure, or is it forbidden due to the Noahide commandment against voluntary sterilization or man or beast?]]> http://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=608 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 02:41:16 +0000 http://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=608 http://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=606 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 15:41:07 +0000 http://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=606 http://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=602 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 20:00:23 +0000 http://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=602