<![CDATA[Ask Noah Q&A Forum - Noahide Prayer (R)]]> https://www.asknoah.org/forum/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:44:44 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Using G-d's names in prayer]]> https://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=3391 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 21:22:09 +0000 Director Michael]]> https://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=3391 Quote: Are we [Gentiles / Noahides] allowed to pray in the name of G-d?

There are few conditions for proper prayer. Here are a few:
  • Prayers should be said only to the one true G-d.
  • Prayer should be said audibly. At a minimum, the person himself should be able to hear the prayer he is saying / whispering. 
  • There are some places in which a person should not pray. For example: not in a house of idol worship, or in a bathroom, or in a place with a bad smell, or where someone is unclothed, or in the presence of a filthy substance. If a person is in such a place and needs to pray on an emergency basis, and can't relocate to another place, he should pray in thought, without verbalizing his prayer.

In prayer to G-d, it is permissible to use His holy names as they sound in Hebrew, EXCEPT the most holy, 4-letter Ineffable Tetragrammaton Name of G-d, which should never be pronounced as it is written. That special Name was only to be spoken by the Kohen priests when they chanted the verses of the Priestly Blessing in the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, and by the High Priest in the Temple during the service of Yom Kippur. Instead of that most holy Name, one can say the substitute name "HaShem" (which translates literally as "the Name").


However, it is better for Gentiles / Noahides just to use the translated names "G-d" or "L-rd," or the descriptive names (e.g. Merciful One, Eternal One, King of kings, etc.), These should be in the language that the person understands.
]]> Quote: Are we [Gentiles / Noahides] allowed to pray in the name of G-d?

There are few conditions for proper prayer. Here are a few:
  • Prayers should be said only to the one true G-d.
  • Prayer should be said audibly. At a minimum, the person himself should be able to hear the prayer he is saying / whispering. 
  • There are some places in which a person should not pray. For example: not in a house of idol worship, or in a bathroom, or in a place with a bad smell, or where someone is unclothed, or in the presence of a filthy substance. If a person is in such a place and needs to pray on an emergency basis, and can't relocate to another place, he should pray in thought, without verbalizing his prayer.

In prayer to G-d, it is permissible to use His holy names as they sound in Hebrew, EXCEPT the most holy, 4-letter Ineffable Tetragrammaton Name of G-d, which should never be pronounced as it is written. That special Name was only to be spoken by the Kohen priests when they chanted the verses of the Priestly Blessing in the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, and by the High Priest in the Temple during the service of Yom Kippur. Instead of that most holy Name, one can say the substitute name "HaShem" (which translates literally as "the Name").


However, it is better for Gentiles / Noahides just to use the translated names "G-d" or "L-rd," or the descriptive names (e.g. Merciful One, Eternal One, King of kings, etc.), These should be in the language that the person understands.
]]> <![CDATA[Prayers for Finding a Marriage Partner]]> https://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=1965 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 05:55:20 +0000 Director Michael]]> https://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=1965
(01-16-2015, 04:32 AM)Johnny Wrote: To my knowledge Noahides are permitted to recite prayers from the book of Psalms. I was wondering if Noahides are permitted to recite prayers from the book of Psalms for the purpose that G-d bless the one praying to find and marry his or her optimum partner for marriage, or at least the next best partner for marriage?

Yes.

(01-16-2015, 04:32 AM)Johnny Wrote: And is reciting Moses' Song at the Sea for the same purpose permitted?

It's permitted for a faithful Noahide to recite any verses from the Hebrew Bible in a language for which he understands all the words that he's saying. If the purpose of his recitation is for the sake of a specific prayer, it's better to choose verses or sections that are logically related to the subject he's praying for, or alternatively to recite chapters of Psalms in general.

(01-16-2015, 04:32 AM)Johnny Wrote: I know that in the Jewish tradition there are other things to recite to for helping to bring G-d's blessing for finding and marrying one's optimum partner for marriage, or the next best possible partner, and I would like to know if Gentiles can recite all these things in regard to this subject.

It's better if the Noahide just focuses on Psalms that have traditionally been identified for this purpose. These are (according to one Orthodox Jewish source): Chapters 32, 38, 70, 71, 72, 82, 121, 124. It is good to connect prayers with giving proper charity.

However, one should not neglect to be pro-active and engage in the logically useful ways to find a good partner for lasting marriage, especially with the help of a truly concerned "shadchan" (matchmaker). There are also some reliable matchmaking web sites.

One aid for receiving G-d's blessing for a specific need is find another person who has the same need, and actively help that person in that area, or at least pray for that person to receive that blessing which is needed.]]>
(01-16-2015, 04:32 AM)Johnny Wrote: To my knowledge Noahides are permitted to recite prayers from the book of Psalms. I was wondering if Noahides are permitted to recite prayers from the book of Psalms for the purpose that G-d bless the one praying to find and marry his or her optimum partner for marriage, or at least the next best partner for marriage?

Yes.

(01-16-2015, 04:32 AM)Johnny Wrote: And is reciting Moses' Song at the Sea for the same purpose permitted?

It's permitted for a faithful Noahide to recite any verses from the Hebrew Bible in a language for which he understands all the words that he's saying. If the purpose of his recitation is for the sake of a specific prayer, it's better to choose verses or sections that are logically related to the subject he's praying for, or alternatively to recite chapters of Psalms in general.

(01-16-2015, 04:32 AM)Johnny Wrote: I know that in the Jewish tradition there are other things to recite to for helping to bring G-d's blessing for finding and marrying one's optimum partner for marriage, or the next best possible partner, and I would like to know if Gentiles can recite all these things in regard to this subject.

It's better if the Noahide just focuses on Psalms that have traditionally been identified for this purpose. These are (according to one Orthodox Jewish source): Chapters 32, 38, 70, 71, 72, 82, 121, 124. It is good to connect prayers with giving proper charity.

However, one should not neglect to be pro-active and engage in the logically useful ways to find a good partner for lasting marriage, especially with the help of a truly concerned "shadchan" (matchmaker). There are also some reliable matchmaking web sites.

One aid for receiving G-d's blessing for a specific need is find another person who has the same need, and actively help that person in that area, or at least pray for that person to receive that blessing which is needed.]]> <![CDATA[morning prayer]]> https://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=312 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:11:51 +0000 sodergard]]> https://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=312 <![CDATA[Praying at the grave of a Tzaddik]]> https://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=284 Mon, 25 May 2009 21:07:23 +0000 Teodor]]> https://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=284
Sh'lom dear Director Dr. Schulman and Academy Rabbis,

Binding oneself to a true Tzaddik is an essential part of the chassidic approach, I have following question:
If one prays at the grave of a Sage or sends a letter with some request or as an expression of gratitude at the grave of a particular departed Tzaddik, how should one correctly formulate his prayer in order to avoid possible mistakes, especially praying to the Tzaddik himself instead of to The One True G-d (Heaven forbid) nevertheless mentioning the hope that the Tzaddik intervene on his behalf?

Best regards]]>
Sh'lom dear Director Dr. Schulman and Academy Rabbis,

Binding oneself to a true Tzaddik is an essential part of the chassidic approach, I have following question:
If one prays at the grave of a Sage or sends a letter with some request or as an expression of gratitude at the grave of a particular departed Tzaddik, how should one correctly formulate his prayer in order to avoid possible mistakes, especially praying to the Tzaddik himself instead of to The One True G-d (Heaven forbid) nevertheless mentioning the hope that the Tzaddik intervene on his behalf?

Best regards]]> <![CDATA[Can a Noahide say a blessing on non-kosher food]]> https://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=277 Tue, 05 May 2009 13:48:36 +0000 sodergard]]> https://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=277 <![CDATA[a man praying in the same room with a woman]]> https://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=269 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:05:45 +0000 Teodor]]> https://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=269
Sh'lom dear Director Michael and Academy Rabbis,

Should a Noahide man try to avoid praying to HaShem, blessed be He, (except Blessings before and after meals), while there is a woman in the same room?

Thank you for your work! Best regards
Teodor Todorov]]>
Sh'lom dear Director Michael and Academy Rabbis,

Should a Noahide man try to avoid praying to HaShem, blessed be He, (except Blessings before and after meals), while there is a woman in the same room?

Thank you for your work! Best regards
Teodor Todorov]]> <![CDATA[Blessings before eating or drinking]]> https://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=198 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:46:25 +0000 Joachim ben Noach]]> https://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=198
Should one refrain from learning Torah while 'having a bite'?
And should one not watch TV, or listen to the Radio or music while eating?

Thank you.]]>
Should one refrain from learning Torah while 'having a bite'?
And should one not watch TV, or listen to the Radio or music while eating?

Thank you.]]> <![CDATA[Noahide prayer shawl?]]> https://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=193 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:13:45 +0000 newman]]> https://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=193
Has anyone else seen it and what are your thoughts re: a noahide prayer shawl?

Toda,
Newman.]]>
Has anyone else seen it and what are your thoughts re: a noahide prayer shawl?

Toda,
Newman.]]> <![CDATA[Can a noahide pray at the Western Wall (the Kotel)?]]> https://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=175 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:53:20 +0000 noahidecanada]]> https://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=175 <![CDATA[Questions about Tehillim (Psalms)]]> https://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=221 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 02:51:34 +0000 cbell14]]> https://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=221
I was wondering what the word Selah meant in Psalms?]]>
I was wondering what the word Selah meant in Psalms?]]> <![CDATA[Strengthening prayers by giving proper charity]]> https://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=116 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 05:07:48 +0000 oceanoah]]> https://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=116 As a Noahide I like to pray with the words of Torah or Psalms for peace. I want to pray as Jewish people do for peace, and I want peace in Middle East to take place any moment, and I want the nation of Israel safe and happy, and I feel if the nation of Israel is happy Hashem bestows His blessing on the rest of the world. Please let me know if there is a special prayer I can refer to. Thank you Smile]]> As a Noahide I like to pray with the words of Torah or Psalms for peace. I want to pray as Jewish people do for peace, and I want peace in Middle East to take place any moment, and I want the nation of Israel safe and happy, and I feel if the nation of Israel is happy Hashem bestows His blessing on the rest of the world. Please let me know if there is a special prayer I can refer to. Thank you Smile]]> <![CDATA[The Rosh Hashanah season]]> https://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=100 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 03:38:57 +0000 bbentontait]]> https://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=100
Please respond ASAP, Thanks
Benton]]>
Please respond ASAP, Thanks
Benton]]> <![CDATA[Prayer Posture, Preparations, Time and Place]]> https://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=99 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 01:07:58 +0000 saidjake]]> https://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=99 Thanks,
Jake]]> Thanks,
Jake]]> <![CDATA[Noahides going to Shul (Synagogue)]]> https://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=91 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 21:47:05 +0000 Ben_Noach_AZ]]> https://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=91
Thanks!]]>
Thanks!]]> <![CDATA[Reciting "Shema" (Deut. 6:4-9, etc.)]]> https://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=88 Sun, 26 Aug 2007 14:50:25 +0000 ProudNoachide]]> https://www.asknoah.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=88   I thought I'd heard Noahides aren't supposed to pray the whole Shema, which mentions the Jewish mitzvah of affixing a mezzuzah and so forth, Can we say the whole thing or just "Hear O Israel..."?
Which parts can we do, even if we are in a synagogue?
                      Thank you]]>   I thought I'd heard Noahides aren't supposed to pray the whole Shema, which mentions the Jewish mitzvah of affixing a mezzuzah and so forth, Can we say the whole thing or just "Hear O Israel..."?
Which parts can we do, even if we are in a synagogue?
                      Thank you]]>