Don’t be a Noachide, Be Jewish. By Asher Meza

Don’t be a Noachide, Be Jewish. By Asher Meza

The simple fact that any non Jew through conversion could become a full Jew means that being a Ben/Bat Noach is not the highest attainable level available to non Jews.
So I am here to encourage you to reach higher.
In that spirit Jews should not offer anything less than the full fellowship we enjoy with the creator to others, just like we did in the past.

I will try to explain:
1. Why the term Noachide was never meant to be a permanent status by those who had the ability to become full Jews.
2. How the concept was actually created as a yoke for non Jewish travelers in Israel, and as a brand that the Nations of this world will wear during the times of Moshiach when conversion will cease.

What is a Noachide?
Often called “B’nei Noah” (Children of Noah) or “Noahides,” they are people who adhere to a set of seven laws which, according to the Talmud, were given by G-d to Noah as a binding for all humanity. This belief teaches that any non-Jew who lives according to these laws is regarded as a Righteous Gentile and is assured a place in the world to come.
The seven laws listed by the Talmud are the:
1. Prohibition against Idolatry: You shall not have any idols before God.
2. Prohibition against Murder: You shall not murder. (Genesis 9:6)
3. Prohibition against Theft: You shall not steal.
4. Prohibition against Sexual immorality: You shall not commit adultery.
5. Prohibition against Blasphemy: You shall not blaspheme G-d’s name.
6. Prohibition against Cruelty to Animals: Do not eat flesh taken from an animal while it is still alive. (Genesis 9:4)
7. Requirement to have just Laws: You shall set up effective Courts of Justice to enforce the preceding six laws fairly.
If you read the 7 laws carefully you will realize that they failed to mention that Noachides above all, must initially submit to Rabbinic Law first and foremost to even know that these 7 laws exist and are binding. This is because the concept of being a Noachide or even the existence of the Sheva Mitvos (Seven Laws) does appear in Biblical sources.

Also being that there are Rabbinic prohibitions against non Jews reading Rabbinic writings, the idea that non Jews would embrace the 7 Mitzvas and be satisfied is difficult to ponder.

Can one imagine how a Rabbi could possibly present these laws in an enthusiastic way to a non Jew which would make him leave his current beliefs.

Therefore, ideally the only possible way to increase or even maintain the number of Noahides is by enacting Judicial edicts like those for Gerim Toshavim (Resident Aliens), which non Jews adopted as temporary oaths while living in the Holy land (Avodah Zarah 64b). The other, as I mentioned, would be as a brand on the Nations who failed to acknowledge the Oneness of Israel’s G-d during the days of the Messiah (Zechariah 14:16).

Who ever said it was hard to be Jewish didn’t think about being a Noachide.
When Noachides study scripture they have to acknowledge that about 98% of all the promises and blessings found in the Tanack do not apply to them.
Furthermore, Noachides even have to consult with a Rabbi to inquire on those that do.
Honestly, who would want to become a Noachide when they can become a full Jew?

Noachides are Second Class citizens in the Kingdom.

How So:
They are not counted in the Jewish Prayer Minyan.
No Jew would have their children marry them.
Biblically, Jews can’t eat with them.
Jews must charge them interest on Loans.
For those familiar with Talmudic edicts on all non Jews, you know the list goes on and on.

So why all the confusion?
The erroneous idea of modern Noachideship stems from a neo-rabbinic belief that Jews never sought Gentiles for conversion.

With the horrendous history of Jewish suffering we really should sympathize with those Rabbis.

The Truth is that Judaism used to seek converts.

Why would a nation that sought converts in the past be interested in having non Jews remain Noachides?

Why was Israel Given the Torah.
G-d, not being a respecter of Men, gave Israel the Torah so that they might spread it.
To be a light unto the nations.
Only Torah ultimately can perfect the world.
G-d would not have given his moral blue print for global restoration to a people he knew would not try to spread it.

For that very reason the Torah begins with creation, not revelation. The first Man created was not Jewish. The creator was concerned with the morality of all people.

So if you are hungry for a more intense journey with our creator don’t limit yourself to just 7, but reach for his full Torah.