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Relations with non-Jews, and laws regarding them.

Relations with non-Jews, and laws regarding them.

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Hating a Spaniard

Does "you shall not detest an Egyptian, because you were an alien in his land" extend to not hating Spaniards, Germans, and other former oppressors?
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Who should Gentiles worship?

Forgive me if this question seems inappropriate or ignorant. I mean it as a legitimate question for Jewish people asked by a non-Jewish person. I was raised in a Christian household. And was always taught that Jesus was the Messiah not just the…
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What does it take to be considered one of the "chasidei umos ha'olam"?

For a non-Jew to attain the status of "chasidei umos ha'olam" does he/she have to accept/believe that there is one God who is the Elokei Yisroel and has chosen the Jewish people to be his chosen people? Or is enough that the non-Jews had pity on…
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Has Judaism succeeded or failed at being a light unto the nations?

In Isaiah 42:6 we read I the LORD have called thee in righteousness, and have taken hold of thy hand, and kept thee, and set thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the nations I have seen it argued that it is a responsibility for Jews…
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In what Sense should non-Jews obey/disobey Torah?

There are two opinions. In some cases I’ve heard that God rewards anyone that obeys Torah. Also, I think I read somewhere in Exodus that anyone living in Israel, be they foreigners or not, must not work on Sabbath or face the death penalty. Would…
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What is a Gentile to do? Ie. What would you do if you were not born Jewish?

Short form: I happen to not be one of the chosen ones. If you were in that situation what would you do or feel? What is a Gentile to do? Long form: I have been reading and studying a lot about Judaism, and reading various questions here. It so…
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Gentiles, what happens if they break the 7 laws

What happens to gentiles if they break the 7 laws.
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Forgiveness and non-Jews

A Jewish friend of mine wrote this, "..because Jews seem to forgive each other more, we are to try harder with non-Jews." I have no clue how you can try harder to forgive someone, because you either forgive them or you don't. You can't force it. I…
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Head covering for women

It's known that for a gentile to perform the mitzvot commanded for the Jews is a sin; but modesty is a law for all the nations. So is a female gentile allowed to cover her hair?
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What happens to a non-Jew in the afterlife?

Suppose you were born on an island where you have never met a jew in your entire life, where you have never seen a synagogue before, never seen a rabbi before. What happens to your soul, if you are ignorant of judiasm, never even having heard of…
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Why aren't non-Jews commonly called "Ivrim"?

This article claims that one opinion is that the word "Ivri" is related to "Ever", one of Noah's descendants. The Bible uses the term "Ivri" in many places. Avram was called an "Ivri" (Breishit (Gen.) 14:13). Considering that Ever had many…
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Why would a Jew get upset when gentiles claim to be Jews?

I keep running into a problem repeatedly. I am Jewish but I study kabbalah in an organization with non-Jews and Jews alike. People I study with who are not Jews keep insisting they are Jews because they feel that if they study Kabbalah they are…
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Use of Jewish Decorations and Artifacts by Non-Jews

In another forum I frequent, the question of using some Jewish themed decorations and artifacts (for example Hannukah lights) by Non-Jews came up. Some felt it was a desecration, some went *meh*. My thinking was as long as a Non-Jew treats any…
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If a non-Jew wears a kippah at the Kotel, does it imply that he believes in G-d?

Shalom brothers and sisters (I believe that all humans are siblings). I'm an agnostic non-Jew who will be visiting the Kotel. I want to use a kippah there if it is only to show respect for people. But I found that Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson says…
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Can a non Jew wear the tefflin?

Shalom my friends I want to clear my doubt when I go to temple mount can a non Jew wear a tefflin on his arm and forhead.Thank you Shalom.
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