Judaism for non Jews

This class explores the idea of Teshuva (repentance) in relation to the Jewish Holliday of Yom Kippur and whether it applies to Bnei Noach. Sources are brought to show the different opinions.

What is the meaning of this Holiday? Does it relate to non Jews? What can one do in these days? A brief explanation of these questions to prepare us for this special time of the Jewish Calendar.

This class is based on a chassidic discourse on parashat Noach by the Rebbe, of year 1983. There the Rebbe offers a chassidic answer to the famous question regarding the appearance of the Rainbow after the Flood: did it exist before the Flood or God created it after? There Rebbe explains the significance of the…  Leer más » The Rainbow and Bnei Noach

This class explains the relationship of this special month in the Jewish calendar with the message of Judaism for no Jews.

These are parts of a class where the subject of drugs came up and the perspective of Judaism is explained. The same ideas apply to alcohol.

This class explores the Jewish halachik (legal) perspective on the relationship between Shabbat and non Jews.

This class explores different sources throughout Jewish rabbinical literature that explain how the concept of «Man was created in the image of God» (Bereshit 9:6) applies or not to non Jews. Sources:Mishna Pirkey Avot 3:14 with commentary of Tosafot Yom TovDerech Chaim (Maharal) to Pirkey Avot 3:14Netzach Israel, ch. 14Kuzari 1:101-103More Neuchim 1:1, 3:51Shmona Prakim,…  Leer más &#18...

This class explores different phrases in Talmud to understand how to extract laws or behaviors from the stories in the Torah to apply to Noahides today.

In this class we explore the meaning of loving God in Judaism and whether it is an obligation for non Jews to actually do it.

This class is based on a talk by the Rebbe on parashat Korach. There the Rebbe explains the different opinions on divine supervision over all creatures of the world. There is a difference between the way the Rambam and the Baal Shem Tov understand and, The second Rebbe of Chabad (Mittleler Rebbe) explains how you…  Leer más » Bnei Noach and Divine providence

This class explores different sources to understand the definition of faith in Judaism and how it expresses for Jews and for non Jews.

This class offers a few perspectives on the story related in Bamidbar, ch. 13 about the spies Moshe sent to explore the Land of Cnaan. They kept the mission they were sent to, but something went wrong, and the Israelites spent 38 more years in the desert…Based on:Likkutei Torah, Shlach 32:3Chassidic discourse Shleach 5748Likkutei Sichot,…  Leer más » We don't want to work! The stor...

This class explores the meaning of the holiday of Shavuot and its relationship with non Jews. It is based on different sources. Below, the main source regarding the differences between the first version of the Ten Commandments and the second.

This is a short explanation of a piece of a verse in Psalms that, when dug deep, reveals the purpose of life for each human being. Based on Hayom yom, 18 of Nissan

This class is based on a talk by the Rebbe, Rabi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, on the stories that define the day of Lag BaOmer. The death of the students of Rabi Akiva is discussed and the emphasis Rabí Shimon bar Iochai put. Based on Likkutei Sichot, vol. 32, p. 149

This is a class explaining one perspective regarding the learning of Torah by non Jews. Presenting different sources and a mystical point of view on the subject.

This class explains what Judaism expects of non Jews regarding the holiday of Pesach: what do they have to do? What can they do and what can they not do? Sources:Rambam, Laws of Kings, ch. 10, laws 9 y 10Radvaz, thereRashi on Sanhedrin 58bSefer Sheva Mitzvot Hashem, Fundamentals of faith, ch. 3, laws 2, 3…  Leer más » Pesach and Bnei Noach

This class is about a talk of the Rebbe on Yitro (Jethro). Our sages tell us that the Torah was given to the Children of Israel only after Yitro recognized the greatness of God. Why?

This is a free translation of a talk from the Rebbe of parashat Yitro, 1965. Printed in Likkutei Sichot, vol. 11, p. 74. 1. Regarding what is written in our Torah portion: “And Jethro said: Blessed be the L-rd who has delivered you” — our Sages of blessed memory said: “It is a disgrace for…  Leer más » Parashat Yitro - Refining paganism

This class analyzes the definition of idolatry according to Judaism and the different perspectives regarding how does that definition applies (or not) to Christianity.

This class explains parts of the introduction of a classic Jewish book: The Sefer HaChinuch, the Book of Education. With this introduction we can understand the basic ideas of Judaism and the message for non Jews also.

This class explains parts of the introduction of a classic Jewish book: The Sefer HaChinuch, the Book of Education. With this introduction we can understand the basic ideas of Judaism and the message for non Jews also.

This class explains, with sources, whether non Jews can recite the Shema Israel verse(s) in the Torah. This particular verse talks about the unity and uniqueness of God.

This class explains a teaching by the Baal Shem Tov: when a person sees evil in others, it’s a proof that you have that within yourself. Why?

This class explains a teaching by the Baal Shem Tov: when a person sees evil in others, it's a proof that you have that within yourself. Why?