Rabbi Moshe Weiner
as revised by
Rabbi Dr. Michael Shulman
as revised by
Rabbi Dr. Michael Shulman
Divine Code
A guide to keeping the
Noachic commandments given at Mount Sinai through the Torah of Moses.
About
the project
Recently, more and more people around the world in their spiritual quests are turning their attention to the ancient Tradition of mankind, coming from Adam, which was passed on to Noah and his descendant, and was finally enshrined in the Torah. Mankind lost this knowledge over time, falling into paganism and inventing new religions. The only holders of the knowledge of this Tradition were the traditional Jews, who for thousands of years have studied it, advanced from generation to generation. However, due to the constant and widespread persecution of the Jewish people for their religious beliefs and adherence to the Tradition, the opportunity to openly teach it and spread sacred knowledge among the peoples of the world appeared only recently, when most civilized states abandoned the policy of oppression of the Jews.
The seventh Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneersohn, was the first Jewish leader to issue a call for the wide dissemination of knowledge of God and His Seven Commandments among the peoples of the world, and many of the Rebbe's messengers follow this call. Following the Lubavitcher Rebbe, most Jewish spiritual authorities supported this idea.
The dissemination of knowledge about the One Almighty and His universal laws among the peoples of the world will make it possible to warn many not to fall into the traps of terrorist organizations hiding behind spirituality; will lead to the growth of goodness and justice in society and, ultimately, will lead the world to the fulfillment of the prophecy imprinted on the facade of the UN: «... and they
will beat their swords into plows, and their spears into garden shears; The people will not lift up the sword against the people, and they will not fight» (Isaiah 2:4).
This initiative even received support in the US Congress, when in 1991 a resolution was adopted recognizing the historical tradition of the 7 Commandments of Noah, on the basis of which the moral principles of the entire civilized community, and in particular the United States, are based.
The project was created to introduce everyone to the Jewish tradition, the study of the Torah and its laws.
Everything in the world is one, all the details are interconnected. Science has long sought to describe the Universe in such a way as to cover everything with one formula - from a living cell to a whole organism, from an electron to a galaxy and quasars. Actually, in recent times, this is the goal of science.
But the idea of the unity of the Universe did not arise by chance, it is contained in the world organism itself. This is because the organism has a soul, the soul of the world, which manifests itself in everything from small to great.
Our goal is to convey to people the knowledge about this soul of the world - the one God. For, by fulfilling His commandments, we make the world a better, cleaner, kinder place. We bring order, decency, morality to it and, let's not be afraid of this word, happiness. For this we are working.
Project
Goals
1.
Our project is focused on the dissemination of the 7 commandments of the descendants of Noah. Therefore, the target audience of our project is all the peoples of the world - men, women and children, for whom Russian is their native language, which, according to Wikipedia, is 258 million people.
2.
At the moment, there is a significant request from the peoples of the world to study Judaism and understand their place in the world and how to build relationships with Gd, and if none of the Jews gives an answer to this question, then this creates the impression that the Torah is not only granted exclusively to the Jews, but the belief in the one G-d applies only to the Jews.
3.
There are people who want to convert, but know very little about the essence of Judaism. Our project will help to give a wide range of people a basic knowledge of Jews, Judaism, Jewish culture and philosophy, which would help to push away those who are not serious and test those who are truly striving.
4.
The dissemination of the ideas of the Torah to a wide range of people, in what is acceptable to them, is of particular importance in our time, when the free circulation of information generates a huge amount of delusion and ignorance, fueled by haters of the Jewish people. Thus, our project will help convey the message to the world that the Jews have and will give people the opportunity to get acquainted with the Torah in the right way.
5.
There are many non-Jews living in Israel who came to the country under the «law of return». Since the beginning of the year, even more such people from Russia and Ukraine have come to Israel. It is very important to support the Jewish status of the state of Israel that there be a project like ours, which will propagate among them the concept of high moral standards of society, the concept of the 7 Laws of Noah, righteous non-Jews.
6.
There is also a large community of Russian-speaking people in the US who come from the countries of the former Soviet Union. For many of them, the Russian language and Russian mentality remain native, so for them our project will be much closer and more understandable than similar English-language projects.
7.
Also, our project will help to identify those Jews who have not yet been interested in or have not intersected with Judaism, and involve them in other projects of the Jewish community.
8.
For those people who feel like Jews, but are not Jews according to Halakha, this project will help them decide on their place in life if a person, for example, is related to Jews and sympathizes, but is not ready or does not want to convert.
Our resources.
History
In 2012, a site was created for the Russian-speaking peoples of the world monoteism.ru, which contains all available information about the laws of Noah and the Noahides. The articles on the site are written by authoritative rabbis who understand this topic: Moshe Weiner, Michael Shulman, Chaim Filzer, Michael Koritz, Boruch Kleinberg, Dovid Karpov, Ishaya Gisser and others who could write articles on this topic.
In 2014, our channel «Monoteism.org» was opened on YouTube. We made studio quality recordings and made them available to the public. Now we have more than 800 videos, 28 playlists on different topics. A separate playlist is the translated conversations of the Rebbe. Video lessons open up additional opportunities: you can study at your own pace while sitting at home.
Lessons, meetings, events (photo of the guys, prayer and lighting of Hanukkah, you can collage).
Starting in 2015, we began to conduct lessons at the Moscow Jewish Community Center led by rabbis Dovid Karpov, Boruch Kleinberg, Zvi Bichman, Alex Artovsky and Mikhoel Pikovsky.
In 2022, Rabbi Yonatan Feldman joined our project with his courses. We have already completed and recorded the course for Noahides «Jewish Psychotherapy». The next course is «About everything in Hasidic» and others. Today we are holding weekly, 4 times a week lessons with rabbis in Zoom:
People from different cities and countries connect to us.
In addition, Noahides meet, arrange joint prayers and do many good deeds, enlightening people around them and telling other people about the 7 laws of Noah.
- A cycle of lessons on the weekly chapters of the Torah. Questions and answers.
- A series of lessons on Jewish philosophy and Hasidut. Moral aspects of human life.
- A series of lessons on the topic «Jewish psychotherapy». Presentation of the strengths of the main approaches in modern psychotherapy as a background and springboard for identifying the unique view of Judaism on the nature of man, the purpose of his life and mental health.
- A series of lessons based on the book of Rabbi Moshe Weiner «The Seven Commandments of God». An in-depth study of the laws of Bnei Noah.
- *Lessons from the book «70 Faces of the Torah». Everyone who comes participates. An excerpt from the weekly chapter is read and 7-10 comments on it. Working with text, answering questions.*
Conferences
IN Jerusalem
For several years in a row, from 2016 to 2018, conferences were held in Jerusalem for the Russian-speaking followers of the «Descendants of Noah» movement, which brought together leaders, community activists and study groups of the movement from the countries of the former USSR, the USA, Latin America, Europe and Asia who aspire to live according to the laws of the Torah, established by the Creator for all mankind.
The central place in the program of conferences was given to study with a recognized authority, Rabbi Moshe Weiner, the author of the code of laws «Sheva Mitzvot Hashem» (God's code for mankind), compiled on the basis of a rigorous analysis of many sources of the Written and Oral Torah - the Teachings of the Almighty. The director of the Ask Noah International project Dr. Michael Shulman (USA) and the director of the Institute for Global Ethics Dr. Shimon Dovid Cowen (Australia) took part in the conferences.
The Noahide
Library
Starting from 2017, we began to translate and print the book. This is how a series of truly unique books appeared under the general name «The Noahide Library». For the first time in the history of mankind, all important and relevant information about the content and observance of Noah's commandments were collected together, structured and explained in a simple and accessible language.
For many years, a team of eminent rabbis has been working on each of these books in order to collect bit by bit all the necessary information from the «sea» of the Talmud related to this topic, explain it and answer many pressing questions. Now every person, without much difficulty, can learn about the commandments of the Creator, with which G-d addressed all the peoples of the world during the Great Revelation on Mount Sinai.
Each book was printed in the amount of 3000 copies. In Russia, books were sent to Beit Chabads and synagogues, as well as to individuals in more than 100 cities. Also, the «Library» was sent to the countries of near and far abroad: Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Armenia, Georgia, Israel, Portugal, USA, etc.
Advertising
and
social
networks
Over the 13 years of our organization's activity, we have printed and distributed in many cities of Russia and the countries of the former USSR more than 50,000 leaflets explaining the 7 Noah's commandments, as well as more than 30,000 plastic cards with the 7 Noah's Laws and road prayers.
The number of subscribers in different social networks and channels:
- YouTube
- Telegram
- VKontakte
- TikTok
- Google podcast
and others.
daily activities
- Printing books and sending them to different cities and countries.
- Preparation of materials, placement of announcements and payment for the lessons of rabbis, which take place 4 times a week.
- Translation of books and articles and uploading them and other information to the website and social networks.
- Communication with Noahides, which takes place 24/6, consulting and answering their questions, passing their questions on to rabbis who know this topic.
- Advertising and placement of articles, videos and other our materials on social networks:
- Facebook, Instagram, Telegram, Odnoklassniki and VKontakte.
- New video tutorials are uploaded to YouTube
And much more.
Russian-speaking
population
In terms of prevalence (the total number of people who speak the language), Russian in 2022 is ranked the eighth in the world (258.2 million).
The Russian language ranks the 10th in terms of the number of speakers in the United States - over 700 thousand (0.24%). The largest number of them live in the state of New York (218,765 people, or 30.98% of all native speakers of the Russian language), the smallest - in the state of Wyoming (170 people, or 0.02%). The top ten states where Russian is spoken also include California, New Jersey, Illinois, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Washington, Florida, Maryland and Oregon.
According to the Israeli Interior Ministry, the Russian-speaking population of the country is approximately 25% of the total population of Israel, of which more than 500,000 people are non-Jews.
ARK OF NOAH MOBILE PROJECT
The concept of the “Ark of Noah Mobile” project for spreading the Seven Noahide Laws:
The “Ark of Noah Mobile” is an innovative project aimed at spreading the Seven Noahide Laws, foundational principles of morality and ethics in Judaism. These mobile structures, called “Noah’s Arks,” create a mobile space for education and discussion, uniting various communities and locations.
Places where the “Ark of Noah Mobile” project is implemented for the dissemination of the Seven Noahide Laws:
- City squares and parks: Attractive places for organizing events and educational programs.
- Markets and fairs: Opportunities to attract people’s attention in an informal setting.
- Educational institutions: Collaboration with schools and universities to conduct lectures and meetings.
- Places of employment: Business centers, offices — for organizing corporate educational events, as the basis for building society.
- Religious centers: Opportunities for collaboration with
synagogues and communities. - Parks and stadiums: Ideal places for organizing sports
and educational events. - Shopping centers: Attracting the attention of shoppers
to educational programs.
Benefits of the “Ark of Noah Mobile” project:
- Accessibility of education: Provides wide access to knowledge about the Seven Noahide Laws in various parts of society.
- Community building: Creates a mobile space for discussing and exchanging views on moral principles.
- Interactivity: Educational programs and events become more interesting and appealing to participants.
- Foundation for building society: Supports understanding and observance of the Seven Universal Laws of Noah as the foundation for building a harmonious society.
- Increasing awareness.
- Helps the community better understand and implement the Seven Noahide Laws in everyday life.
IMAGE
SOUVENIRS
Image items and souvenirs with the “7 Laws of Noah” logo on caps, polo shirts, mugs and other items can serve different purposes:
- Promoting Identity: These items help express belonging to specific values and dedication to the “7 Noahide Laws,” strengthening a sense of community.
- Information Dissemination: The logo on items acts as an information carrier, drawing attention to the “7 Noahide Laws” and creating opportunities for discussion.
- Support and Fandom: Wearing such items allows people to express support and loyalty to the principles of the “7 Noahide Laws” and engage in communication with like-minded individuals.
- Marketing and Attention-Grabbing: The logo on clothing and tableware can be an effective tool for attracting attention and advertising, thereby drawing in new supporters.
- Charitable Support: If the sales of these items contribute to charitable and social initiatives, they can serve as a means of fundraising and drawing attention to important causes.
- Brand Strengthening: The logo establishes recognizability and helps strengthen the “7 Noahide Laws” brand, crucial for shaping an image and attracting new supporters.
- Boosting Self-Esteem and Satisfaction: Wearing items with the logo can bring satisfaction as an expression of personal values and commitment to specific principles.
Branded items with the “7 Noahide Laws” logo go beyond simple symbolism, gaining significant importance in shaping a society oriented towards these universal principles. Baseball caps, polo shirts, mugs, and other items not only represent style but also deep convictions, playing a key role in emphasizing the importance of living in accordance with the “7 Noahide Laws.”
It is crucial to recognize that these branded items are more than just wardrobe essentials; they become instruments for publicly expressing respect, ethics, and responsibility. They carry not only style and comfort but
also a mission to shape public consciousness, reminding of the importance of adhering to the principles encapsulated in the “7 Noahide Laws.”
Branded items with the logo become an integral part of culture and lifestyle, underscoring that the significance of the “7 Noahide Laws” extends far beyond individual convictions. Actively participating in shaping the public landscape, they create a community where values of respect, ethics, and justice take a central role. Thus, these items acquire crucial importance, becoming not merely style attributes but symbols of inspiration for creating a better and more constructive society.
Your
support
is needed!
For further activities and development of the project, as well as the implementation of new ideas and programs, your support is needed.
- Printing and distribution of the «Noahide Library» in Israel and America and the CIS countries.
- Organization of training centers of the «Academy of Universal Ethics» in different countries and cities.
- New videos and programs.
- Charity programs and more.
PAYMENT FOR SUPPORT
OF THE PROJECT AND
ITS PROGRAMS
Until we have registered our non-profit organization, your support can be made in the name of:
- By check -
Chabad Lubavitch in Kensington
(Mark for Project 7 Laws for Humanity) - PayPal -
Chabad@moshiach.com
(Mark for Project 7 Laws for Humanity) - Zelle -
Chabad@moshiach.com
(Mark for Project 7 Laws for Humanity) - Online credit card -
ChabadCentralBrooklyn.com/donate
(Mark for Project 7 Laws for Humanity)
Or to a private person:
- PayPal -
Aaron.aronovv@gmail.com
(Mark for Project 7 Laws for Humanity)
RECOMMENDATION LETTERS
Contacts
Director of Organizations:
7 LAWS FOR HUMANITY
7-laws-humanity.org
ACADEMY OF UNIVERSAL ETHICS
monoteism.org
Aaron Aronov