A Moral Code to Unite All Mankind

By the Grace of G-d

A Moral Code to Unite All Mankind

From a 1990 Address by the Lubavitcher Rebbe,Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson

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 affect 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by emphasizing that which is good in people and in the world, and by bringing the positive to the fore, the evil is superseded by the good, until it eventually disappears.

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.

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. 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."



Quoted in full as printed in Lubavitch International, Vol. 2, No. 1 (Summer 1990), p. 3.


Long Live our Master our Teacher and our Rebbe King Moshiach Forever and Ever!

How to achieve true unity?

By the grace of G-d

Shalom uBrocha!
Ever since I posted the Rebbe's recent answer thru Igrot Koidesh about the importance of unity within Chabad I was deluged with questions what do I think Rebbe King Moshiach Shlit"a means by unity.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words so I have (Thank G-d!)stumbled upon a picture that is a perfect illustration of unity within Chabad.



With a Glenlivet box serving as a backdrop, Rabbi Yoel Kahan and Rabbi Hillel Pevzner share a laugh at the Pevzner-Wilhelm wedding Wednesday night in Oholei Torah.
(photo compliments of Shmais.com )
Judging by their public statements Rabbi Kahan and Rabbi Pevzner would be on the opposite sides of a "theological spectrum" within Chabad as far as publicizing the identity of Moshiach is concerned.

bellow is a quote about the activities of Rabbi Pevzner (and everyone knows that Rabbi Kahan spoke publicly many times giving different opinion about these issues):

The Chabad community in Paris is preparing for Gimmel Tammuz, when its members will participate in a day of inspiration and hiskashrus to the Rebbe Melech HaMoshiach. It will include a series of activities, mivtzoyim and farbrengens called "24 Hours with the Rebbe." The program will be conducted within the spirit of the belief in the eternal physical existence of the leader of the generation, in accordance with the rulings of Rabbi Hillel Pevzner and it will not include anything that is not in accordance with this belief. The programs will take place in the Sinai educational campus. Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Pevzner, director of the educational institutions in Sinai, Heichal Menachem and Kitov, is the driving force behind the programs."

Yet, look at the photo above, look at their smiling faces picture of true Chassidic unity and love of ones fellow Jew.
I call upon the readers of my blog and the authors of other Chabad blogs to follow the example of our Mashpiim and try as much as possible to treat each other with great love and respect (without giving up ones point of view but finding ways to express it in loving and respectful way as is befitting Chabad Chassidim.)May each of us learn Lev haTanya (Tanya chapter 32) http://www.chabad.org/library/archive/LibraryArchive2.asp?AID=7911 by heart and always keep it in mind.
And may this nullify the cause of golus and lead to complete and final redemption.

With respect and blessing:
Ariel Sokolovsky


Long Live our Master our Teacher and our Rebbe King Moshiach Forever and Ever!

Helping Tsunami victims and teaching 7 Noahide Laws in Thailand

By the grace of G-d
Rabbi Kentor: Toys for Tsunami Victim - Children leads and 7 Noachide Laws

Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kentor, chief shliach and chief Rabbi of Thailand, was the guest of the 'Kol Hashishi' program on the Kol Chai radio. Rabbi Kentor spoke of a special fundraising evening for Tsunami victims, held this week attended by Rabbi Shlomo Amar - chief Rabbi of Israel.



Kentor said that Chabad of Thailand decided to distribute new toys to children whose homes perished with the Tsunami waves, and in this way, to integrate an awareness of the seven Noachide law. Kentor continued to say that children of Jewish schools all over the world have collected the toys that have been handed out to unfortunate children in Thailand. This is one of the many activities of Chabad in Thailand among the local residents and among Israeli tourists

הרב קנטור עם ילדים תאילנדים ניצולי אסון הצונמי


הרב יוסף-חיים קנטור, השליח הראשי של חב"ד והרב הראשי בתאילנד, היה אורח הפינה הקבועה של ראיון עם שליח חב"ד, בתכנית "קול שישי", בהנחיית אסף נגל, ברדיו "קול חי". הרב קנטור סיפר על ערב ההתרמה המיוחד שנערך השבוע, בהשתתפות הרב הראשי לישראל הרב שלמה עמאר, למען נפגעי הצונאמי.

לדבריו, חב"ד בתאילנד החליטה להעניק צעצועים חדשים לילדים שבתיהם נשטפו באסון הצונאמי, ובדרך זו להנחיל לאוכלוסייה המקומית את הערכים המגולמים בשבע מצוות בני-נוח. הוא סיפר כי ילדים בבתי-ספר יהודיים בעולם אוספים את הצעצועים, והם מעבירים אותם לילדים. כל זה, כמובן, בנוסף לפעילות הענפה עם היהודים ובעיקר במטיילים הישראלים.


להאזנה לחצו כאן
(Audio interview with Rabbi Cantor in Hebrew)http://www.col.org.il/pics/inbox/8319361%5F7490765%2Ewma
Long Live our Master our Teacher and our Rebbe King Moshiach Forever and Ever!