Hello and blessings to you, Rabbi! Thank you so much for your sincere answer. I appreciate the time and care you took with your answer. Im not sure what you mean when you say that biological Jews and those that convert are capable of achieving more than the other descendants of Noah. We are all descendants of Noah. What "more" would you be capable of achieving than Gentiles? Specifically? God made all mankind in the exact same image when he created the first man and woman, Adam and Eve. That image has never ever changed. Our inherent worth as human beings is not dependent on our special talents or roles in life, whether we are Jew or Gentile (Jews and Isreal didnt even exist yet) or what family we are born into. Adam and Eve were the first family, long before there were Gentile and Jew. We are all conceived and born with the same inherent worth as Adam and Eve were created with, simply because we are human. We are all, even Noah, descendants of Adam and Eve first, with that exact same image of God, and as human beings, we are all equally worthy of the same love and redemption. And what would be the special privileges? What more can be achieved? I ask this because I know that my Father created an entire universe, even the dimension of time itself, just for me. His daughter! Who am I that this incredible, unfathomable, omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent God of all creation would be concerned with my trials and woes? Yet He knew me before I was ever conceived. He knows every single hair on my head. Even in my darkest hours, I knew I was not alone. Not even when I lost my son. I know God Himself has "bourne my griefs and carried my sorrows." He was THERE, always. He would never forsake me nor abandon me. He also shares my joys and leads my steps, and there is much peace in that knowledge. And this Creator is MY Father!!! How amazing is that! I KNOW, deep in my heart, when I look up at the stars at night, that He created each and every one of them just for me. His daughter. THAT is a very humbling, almost inconceivable realization. Now I ask you, what greater privilege is there than that? What more can be achieved that would outshine that? It is truly the greatest tragedy for anyone to deny their Creator. This realization did bring me to one more thought. If THIS amazing universe, this world, is what God had planned for us in THIS earthly lifetime, can you just imagine what the next life will be like? Eternity? Truly mind boggling, isnt it? Rabbi, you are truly humble and sincere. I see your love and patience shine through in the time you take to read this and answer. I understand it more, too. Where you are coming from. Yes some of us have been given more responsibility and are held to higher standards. And yes, Israel was given "the oracles of God," and was to be a light to the Gentile nations, to bring Gods word to the ends of the earth. For sure, the Bible has been translated into every language on earth, and is in every single country. The blessings and curses apply to all people and all nations, that much history has made abundantly clear. That was the whole point! As per the Abrahamic Covenant, those who bless Israel will be blessed, and those who curse Israel will be cursed. So true. Which brings me to the noahide laws. As you know, in America our Constitution was based on Torah law. It is Moses with the 10 commandments above our supreme courthouse door. It is a frieze of Moses holding the 10 commandments on the wall of the House of Representatives (the biblical lawgiver in the House where our laws originate) and the 10 commandments in courthouses across the country. Now, consider this. If it was Gods will for a gentile nation to follow the noahide laws, then why arent Noah and noahide laws above our supreme court, in our House of Reps. and in courthouses across the country? Even more, why arent western democracies based on noahide laws instead of Torah law? Do you really still think that God promoted noahide laws for Gentiles? History doesnt seem to indicate that. I believe its obvious that God has always been in control, and is firmly involved in the affairs of men and nations. Does it not appear, from all of history, that what God wanted is exactly what happened? Not just here in America but around the world? So why does Judaism still push noahide laws? That train left the station 2000 years ago! I dont think Judaism has dealt with that question. In light of history, dont you think it should? What is your opinion? Thank you again for reading this and taking the time to answer. God Bless! Wishing you Gods peace and understanding. Shalom Shalom! Kelly

Hello and greetings, thank you for your words and the important questions you sent. Regarding the spiritual attainment and capabilities of the people of Israel, although we are all children of Adam and Eve, nevertheless the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob were chosen to be God's "son" whose role is to illuminate the world and be an example of righteousness and good character, etc. Consequently, they have greater obligations and privileges. These matters have been explained in several books, among them the Kuzari (a dialogue between the King of Khazar and the Jewish "Chaver"), [stating] that the people of Israel possess a unique superiority. You can see this in the Kuzari (Ma'amar 1, sections 40–43). Regarding what you wrote that you are not alone and were never alone even in times of crisis, and that God always sees everything and watches over each and every individual — you wrote the truth, and fortunate are you for having reached these important conclusions. Regarding what you wrote about why Judaism calls upon gentiles to observe the Seven Noahide Laws — the answer is that this is what God transmitted to us in the Torah. Jews are commanded with 613 commandments, whereas for gentiles, 7 commandments are sufficient. By the way, these 7 commandments encompass a great deal and in practice amount to much more than seven (which is a matter that requires elaboration), and overall it is expected and required by the Torah of all gentiles to act with kindness and compassion toward others. And as for what you wrote that in large parts of the world the seven commandments are not observed, but rather people strive to observe other commandments — this is not a reason for us to "sell" anything other than the Torah given from heaven, in which there are 7 commandments for the descendants of Noah. All the best!