Jerusalem Hosts First International Conference of Global Noahide Movement
Representatives from 20 countries gathered in Jerusalem for the first international Noahide conference, formally accepting the Seven Noahide Laws before a rabbinic court.
An international conference of the Noahide movement concluded in Jerusalem, bringing together representatives from some 20 countries. Participants formally accepted the Seven Noahide Laws before a special rabbinic court, with many completing the declaration in person after previously doing so online.
The movement was founded in 2011 by Rabbi Uri Sherki, who promotes the adoption of commandments from Jewish tradition for non-Jews without converting to Judaism. The movement's Brit Olam center works to spread the seven universal laws, which include prohibitions against murder, theft, and idolatry, alongside the obligation to establish a legal system.
The five-day event featured participants from the United States, France, India, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. A highlight of the gathering was a reception hosted by Israeli President Isaac Herzog at his official residence in Jerusalem, marking a significant public recognition for the growing global communities.
Among the attendees was Rodney Bryant from Texas, a former Christian pastor of over 30 years who embraced the Noahide path. Similar communities are expanding globally, including groups in India, the Philippines, and Latin America, where members study Torah online and adopt Jewish-inspired traditions.
