:One who accepts these [basic laws] is called: Ger Toshav in every place, and he must accept [these laws] on himself in front of three judges. And all who have taken upon themselves to circumcise, and twelve months have past without circumcision – this person becomes like other nations [who have not accepted the Noahide laws].<ref>Mishne Torah: Laws of Kings 8:10</ref>
A translation of Maimonides may be found [[Maimonides' Law of Noahides#Laws of Kings and their Wars' Chapter 8|here]]. (Please remember when reading other laws of Maimonides that he is only one authority, and other great Rabbis have given their opinions. Not all of Maimonides opinions have been accepted as ''halacha''). ==Are You a Noahide Already?== All of humanity are 'children of Noah' by definition, so the question is really "are you an observant Noahide?" (i.e. one who is promised a share in the world to come). One answer is that many religions and legal systems come very close to qualifying as living up to the Noahide standard, but fall short on a few areas. So by supplementing or reforming an existing faith, one may live up to the Noahide requirements. Some Rabbis are of the opinion that reforming and correcting existing national faiths is the highest form of Noahide.<ref>Rabbi Yosef Gikkitila, Rabbi Nathaniel ibn Fayumi, Rabbi Ovadiah Seforno, Rabbi Menachem Meiri, Rabbi Yaakov Emden, Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch, Rabbi Henry Pereira Mendes, Rabbi Israel Lipschutz, Rabbi Elijah Benamozegh and Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch, Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook, Rabbi Jonathan Sacks</ref> For example Aime Palliere, a Noahide taught by Rabbi [[Elijah Benamozegh]] by remained a Roman Catholic, continued going to church, and apparently continued to take the Eucharist (albeit with a modifed intepretation).<ref>"The Unknown Sanctuary" by Aime Palliere.</ref> Alternatively, another approach is join with one of the many communities of Noahides worldwide. These communities are best for people who have fallen out with establish religion and wish to take on some of the Jewish customs. Some Rabbis are of the opinion existing religions are beyond repair, or that Noahides are forbidden from creating a religion. They feel that taking on a voluntary set of customs, untainted by idolatry, is the highest form of Noahide.<ref>Rabbi Shlomo ben Yitzhak (Rashi), Maimonides, Rabbi Yehudah ben Betzalel Loewe (Maharal), Rabbi Zevi Yehudah Kook, Rabbi Isaac Luria, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneersohn (Chabad)</ref> ==How to become a Noahide==
To become an observant Noahide is to be assured of a 'portion in the world to come', by entering into a covenant with G-d, of which the Jewish people are also a part. It is to enter into a recognized relationship with the Jewish people, rather being completely outside of any legal system recognized by Judaism. The requirements are:
Once one makes this step, the 'size' of one's portion in the world to come is determined by prayer, repentance, good deeds and good character. This may sound very similar to the teaching of other religions, particularly within the Abrahamic tradition, and it should be so. Judaism teaches that the Noahide covenant is the foundation of any proper society and religion.
==Are You a Noahide Already?==All of humanity are 'children of Noah' by definitionAccording to Rabbinic tradition, so the question is really "are you an observant Noahide?" (i.e. one who is promised a share in best way to mark the world to come). One answer is that many religions and legal systems come very close decision to qualifying as living up to the Noahide standard, but fall short on become a few areas. So by supplementing or reforming an existing faith, one may live up to the Noahide requirements. Some Rabbis are part of the opinion that reforming and correcting existing national faiths is the highest form of Noahide.<ref>Rabbi Yosef Gikkitila, Rabbi Nathaniel ibn Fayumi, Rabbi Ovadiah Seforno, Rabbi Menachem Meiri, Rabbi Yaakov Emden, Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch, Rabbi Henry Pereira Mendes, Rabbi Israel Lipschutz, Rabbi Elijah Benamozegh and Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch, Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook, Rabbi Jonathan Sacks</ref> For example Aime Palliere, a Noahide taught by Rabbi [[Elijah Benamozegh]] by remained a Roman Catholic, continued going to church, and apparently continued to take the Eucharist (albeit with a modifed intepretation).<ref>"The Unknown Sanctuary" by Aime Palliere.</ref>Alternatively, another approach Covenant is join with one of the many communities of Noahides worldwide. These communities are best for people who have fallen out with establish religion and wish to take on some of the Jewish customs. Some Rabbis are of the opinion existing religions are beyond repair, or that Noahides are forbidden from creating make a religion. They feel that taking on a voluntary set of customs, untainted by idolatry, is the highest form of Noahidedeclaration.<ref>Rabbi Shlomo ben Yitzhak (Rashi), Maimonides, Rabbi Yehudah ben Betzalel Loewe (Maharal), Rabbi Zevi Yehudah Kook, Rabbi Isaac Luria, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneersohn (Chabad)</ref>
==The Noahide Declaration==
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