Message from the Rebbe

We find ourselves now at a turning point in history. Changes have swept the world as dissolving repressive regimes have given way to a climate of increased moral consciousness.

It is thus an appropriate time to reflect upon the dynamics of these changes and thereby draw encouragement and guidance to effect them fully.

In explaining the purpose of Creation, our sages say that G-d, the Essence of all good, created the world as a result of His desire to do good. As it says in Psalms 145, "The L-rd is good to all, and His mercies are over all his works."

For as it is the nature of good to do good unto others, the creation of the universe was a Divine expression of goodness. In this way, the universe and all life are recipients and objects of Divine goodness.

Hence, everything that occurs in the world, even the apparent bad, such as natural disasters; must ultimately have redeeming good.

Similarly, the negative inclination within human beings, who essentially desire to do good, is but a "mechanism" by G-d's design, to establish free choice. For had G-d created a world that is totally and exclusively good, without any efforts on the part of mankind to achieve it, there would be no or little appreciation of goodness.

In light of this, it is important to realize that in the individual's struggle with evil, within the world at large or within one's self, the approach should not be one of confrontation.

Rather, by emphasizing that which is good in people and in the world, and by bringing the positive to the fore, the evil is superseded by the good, until it eventually disappears.
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Although G-d created the world giving people free-choice, He nevertheless has given us the tools, and the guidance we need, to encourage us to choose the good: a Divine moral code, one that predates all human codes, and the only one that has timeless and universal application for a good, moral civilization.

This Divine code, known as the “Seven Laws of Noah”, establishes an objective definition of "good" - one that applies to all people.
For as recent history has proven, a morality that is based on human ideas of good, is relative, subjective and essentially not persuasive.

Furthermore, as is abundantly clear to educators and law-enforcement agents, neither intimidation nor threat of punishment, can foster a deep sense of moral obligation.

This can only come from the knowledge - through education, that there is an "Eye that sees and an Ear that hears" to Whom we are all accountable.
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The Noahide Code of seven basic Divine laws, was given to Noah and his children after the deluge. These laws would assure Noah and his children, the forebears of the new human race, that humanity would not degenerate into a jungle again.

The laws, which command the establishment of courts of justice and prohibit idolatry, blasphemy, homicide, incest, robbery, and eating the limb of a live animal (cruelty to animals), are the foundation of all morality. And they extend, by laws derived from these, into all aspects of moral behavior.

A particular task [is] to educate and to encourage the observance of the Seven Laws among all people. The religious tolerance of today, and the trend towards greater freedom, gives us the unique opportunity, to enhance widespread observance of these laws.
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For it is by adherence to these laws, which are in and of themselves an expression of Divine goodness, that all humankind is united and bound, by a common moral responsibility, to our Creator.

This unity, promotes peace and harmony among all people, thereby achieving the ultimate good.

As the Psalmist said: "How good and how pleasant it is, for brothers to dwell together, in unity."

Moshiach’s Unity

G-d made the purpose of Jews being on this earth, to teach the nations, that everyone is important.

Can anyone think of a greater humbling job, than a nation whose whole existence is dedicated, to teaching the other nations, that G-d loves and needs them?

Judaism does not look for converts, because it is a fallacy to believe, that one need be a Jew, in order to enjoy closeness to G-d, or lead a fulfilled life.

The way G-d created each and every one of us, is the way in which He wanted us to serve Him. For a one to believe, that he must be Jewish in order to go to heaven, is not only erroneous, but it can be extremely dam­aging.

By becoming a Jew, one might neglect to make the contributions to society, in the way in which he was created to do! The world needs him the way he is, which is why G-d created him that way.

What G-d does expect, however, is that one develop ones inner abilities for what he is needed for, within the divine scheme of things, to ones greatest potential.
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To our great misfortune, we live in an age, which not only does not appreciate differences, but actively seeks to obliterate them.

On the contrary, equality in today's society seems to mean, that there must be an indistinguishable, homogenous mass, where all things are equal by virtue of their being similar.

The failure of true multiculturalism is that, modern society does not like differences.

In Judaism, the word holy actually means "distinct" or "removed." Some­thing is holy, by virtue of it being dissimilar to something else. Thus, a human being becomes holy, when he acts differently than animals.

Instead of eating whenever, however, and what­ever he likes; a Jew eats kosher food, and not by sticking his head into a bowl.

When a person does eat without human etiquette, we say that he behaves like an animal. Human beings are holy, by virtue of their being different.

Similarly, G-d is holy, because He is not like man. He has no body, limitations, or other corporal description. Shabbat is holy, because it is different than the other days of the week. To treat it like any other day of the week, is to deny its holiness.

Judaism teaches man, to be sensitive and appreciative of differ­ences.
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But in modern society, man is increasingly obliterating all differences.
If one can encourage a world-view, that acknowledges every nation's, (indeed every person's), ability to benefit from diversity and multiformity, that cannot happen.

It is only arrogance, that allows one to believe, that one is sufficient on ones own.
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The belief, that from everything in this world, something positive can be extracted, even those things that appear nega­tive at first; has always been a cornerstone of Judaism.

The world cannot be run, by human whim. It needs an ultimate plan, and a regulator, who can determine whether it is progressing or regressing. This is the role of the Torah, the divine law, which puts each of one's contributions, into per­spective.

The same Torah teaches, that the failure of the non-Jew to keep his commandments, is equally as detrimental, as the failure of the Jew to keep his. Both are indispensable. Through the contribu­tions of both, the world maintains a healthy balance, and true equanimity.
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This idea of dual roles in creation, is exclusive to Judaism.

We deny the world the perfection, it could attain through diversity: if the entire world had been only Jews or Gentiles, or if all people looked the same, or had only the same ideas. If one uses someone else, as a role model, of what he should be, in place of learning from each other's virtue.
This is the beginning of a Messianic world, a world in which contention, jealousy, and war, can never play a part for each nation. Each individual will see G-d's wisdom in creation; and by extension, the perfection that exists, in every aspect of the whole of creation and people.

A Messianic world is one, where all the people of the earth, while retaining their intrinsic identities, come together to create a better world.

This is radically different from the homogeny usually found, within the doctrines of secularist utopian states.

Unity means that, people who are essentially different, come together; and through respecting one another prove, that they are essentially one.

The Messianic era will occur, when G-d’s deeper power and essence, is revealed, in the great diversity in creation; and then there will be, the permanent revelation of that unity.

Blessings in Your Life

This picture, is of The Lubavitcher Rebbe, Menachem M. Schneerson.

Thousands of people, Jews and non-Jews, have benefited from his blessing and seen miracles in their lives. Now anyone can have this opportunity, by following these instructions:
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If not Jewish:

I. Accept upon yourself to follow: the Seven Mitzvahs of the descendants of Noah:
1. No idolatry, Believe in G-d.
2. No blasphemy, honor G-d.
3. Do not murder.
4. Do not commit adultery or incest.
5. Do not steal.
6. Do not eat meat taken from a live animal.
7. Establish courts of justice.

Accept these not because they make sense, but because they are commanded by G-d, through the Torah given to Moses at Mount Sinai, and given to the Jewish people.

II. Then give Charity.

III. Write down on a piece of paper, that in the merit of accepting the Seven Mitzvahs of the descendants of Noah, and the giving of charity I ______ (your first name and middle name) the son\daughter of _________ (your fathers first name and middle name) ask for the following blessings:___________________

Then sign the paper.
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If Jewish:

I. Choose a Mitzvah that you will do.
(Suggestion: for men: Tefillan. For women: light Shabbos candles)

II. Then give Charity.

III. Write down on a piece of paper, that in the merit of accepting to do a Mitzvah and the giving of charity I ______ (your first name and middle name, Hebrew if known) the son\daughter of _________ (your mothers first name and middle name, Hebrew if known) ask for the following blessings: __________________________

Then sign the paper.
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Florida Governor says Kotel Prayer, Prevented Hurricanes.

August 24, 2009

http://jta.org/news/article/2009/08/24/1007415/florida-governor-uses-western-wall-to-pray-for-no-storms

WASHINGTON (JTA) -- The governor of Florida said, he placed prayer notes in the Western Wall in Jerusalem, asking G-d to prevent hurricanes from hitting his state.

In a talk to a group of real estate agents last Friday, Gov. Charlie Crist (R) noted, that he inserted a note with the prayer, during a trade mission to Israel in 2007; and that no major hurricanes had struck the state, since.

The prayer, according to The Associated Press, was, "Dear G-d, please protect our Florida, from storms and other difficulties. Charlie."
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After no major storms hit the state in 2007, Crist asked Florida Sen. Nan Rich (D), to put a note with the same prayer in the Kotel, when she traveled to Israel in 2008; and had a friend, do the same earlier this year.

"May, June, July, August -- we're getting closer" to no major storms, for the third consecutive year, Crist said.

He noted that in 2004 and 2005, the two years before his 2006 election, a total of eight major storms hit the state.

Introduction

We are living in rapidly changing times. Society, weather, financial intuitions, etc., are disintegrating in front of our eyes. Fear of the unknown, is the greatest fear.

But when we realize, that G-d is transforming our world, in order to create a new reality, we can understand what is happening; and not only, not be anxious, but on the contrary, be happy!

This purpose of this site, is to inform the people of the world, about the great opportunity that lays before them: to aquire a place in the future world; and to help the world to become, a much better place.

Everything here is based on Orthodox, Chassidic, Judaism.

We all, need each other!

Table of Contents

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Vendyl Jones Biography
To Understand Kabbalistic/Chassidic Meditation
Judaism's Message to Mankind
Message from the Lubavitcher Rebbe

Gentiles Will Turn to G-d
The Lessons to Learn from Noah
Letter from a Non-Jew
Quotes from the Lubavitcher Rebbe

The Necessary Laws of Noah
The Rainbow
Noahide Courts
The Power of Speech

The Gate of Oneness and Faith
Seven Mitzvahs in Arabic
Rules of Conduct for all Mankind
Developing a Healthy Personality, Through Educatio...

Every Jew an Obligation to all Peoples
Every Jew to serve as a "light unto the nations"
Differences Need not Lead to Division
History

Rabbi Moshe Feinstein - Noahide prayers
The Elevation of the World
Prayers
Sincere Prayer

Noahide Resources
Noahide in israel and the UN
Noahide Courts
Noahs Ark

The Progress of History
No Need to Convert
Prayer Book
Muslim Sheikhs Sign "Sheva Mitzvos" Petition

The Moment of Silence
Prayer
Proposal: “Training Future Leaders Now”
Proclamation

"Seeing" G-d
Co-Religionists
How was Idolatry Possible
Help Make the World a Better Place

A Church Decides to become Jews
The Signifcance of Seven
The Advantage of the Non-Jewish Nations
The Tradition of America's Founding Fathers

Robbery
Questions
Reading Material
The Noahide Teshuva (return)

The Unity of Mankind
Proposal: 7 Mitzvah's Ciriculum
Rambam law
A Civilized World

7 for 70 Primer
The "Seven Laws of Noah