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Introduction, Part VII, "Brit Shalom" by Rabbi Oury Cherki

After all the extensive introduction we've dealt with until now,

there is a conclusion to the introduction

where I explain what exactly is the Noahide Laws?

What is this area in Jewish law?

As part of Jewish tradition, as it is taught in houses of Jewish learning, there exists an entire course of study called “Noahide Law,” which has been known to the sages of Israel throughout the generations. Most often, this study has been theoretical, but in recent generations, members of many nations have begun to show an interest in the practical application of the unique contents of Noahide Law, including actual guidance in fulfilling the halachot or Torah precepts involved. Therefore, I saw it appropriate to compose a book of halachot for those interested individuals, a sort of abbreviated, yet essential, “Shulchan Aruch” (code of law), consisting primarily of laws pertinent to those individuals who see themselves as “Children of Noah” or Noahides.

This composition, “Brit Shalom” or “Covenant of Peace,” a guide to practical Noahide daily life, complements “Brit Olam” or “Eternal Covenant,” a prayer book that addresses Noahide spiritual life. “I will seal a covenant of peace with them; it will be an eternal covenant with them.” (Ezekiel: 37, 26)

We will see that the world of Halakha (Jewish law) directed towards the nations is fundamentally very different from the world of Halakha directed towards the people of Israel. While for the people of Israel, most of the laws deal with what is forbidden and permitted, for the nations of the world, most of the laws deal with what is recommended and not recommended. 

Next time, we will begin the practical study.

More Lessons on Brit Shalom

Chapter 3, Part 2, "Brit Shalom" by Rabbi Oury Cherki

Wisdom is a divine gift, and a person must use it to come closer to God.

第 3 章,第 1 部分,和平之約(Brit Shalom),作者:Rabbi Oury Cherki

为什么諾亞律法對諾亞公義的後裔堅信神,没有明确的律法規定?

第 2 章,第 7 部分,和平之約 作者:Rabbi Oury Cherki

如果对於不確定性因素,按照諾亞律法的原則,以寬容為裁决依據。

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