Noahide Judaism

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Noahide Judaism or Brith Shalom (aka צִיּוֹנוּת רוּחָנִית) is what distinguishes Hasidei Umot haOlam from Hokhmei Umot haOlam. A Noahide who believes in Noahide Judaism is called a Noahide Hebrew, a Ma'amin, a Toshav and a Ger Shaar or Ger HaShaar (proselyte of the gate).

Six of the seven laws are universal (don't steal, don't murder, don't disrespect animal dignity, don't be lewd, don't use G-d's Name in vain, don't idolize anything) but the 7th law of Deen is different for those who wish to follow Noahide Judaism.

The Deen of the Ger HaShaar is based around keeping holy the Sabbath day which is the only one of the 10 commandments which specifically mentions the Ger Shaar. Nevertheless, a Noahide may not observe Sabbaths in exactly the same way that Jews do. They have to have a slightly different way, and that is precisely what the Petter Chamor sorted out.

Most Noahide Hebrews tend to respect the Scribes and Pharisees more than most Jews do and are therefore often at odds with most Jews as a result.