The quote “A heathen who studies the Torah deserves death” is attributed to Rabbi Yohanan in Sanhedrin 59a of the Talmud. To see an English translation, click here. Rabbi Yohanan explains why – The Torah is the inheritance of the Jews (“congregation of Jacob”), not of the non-Jews. This is the same reason that non-Jews are prohibited from fully keeping Shabbat. Both the Torah and Shabbat are a sign that the Jews have a relationship with Hashem that is unique from all other people.
That being said, the non-Jew is encouraged to study the parts of the Torah that pertain to Bnei Noach. Likewise, the non-Jew is encourage to make the Sabbath a special day, but not to observe all Shabbat halachot (laws).
2. Anna
3/02/2024
Why does Ramban say “A gentile who studies the Torah is obligated to die. They should only be involved in the study of their seven mitzvot.” This cannot be correct.
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3/03/2024
Hi Anna,
Thank you for your question!
The quote “A heathen who studies the Torah deserves death” is attributed to Rabbi Yohanan in Sanhedrin 59a of the Talmud. To see an English translation, click here. Rabbi Yohanan explains why – The Torah is the inheritance of the Jews (“congregation of Jacob”), not of the non-Jews. This is the same reason that non-Jews are prohibited from fully keeping Shabbat. Both the Torah and Shabbat are a sign that the Jews have a relationship with Hashem that is unique from all other people.
That being said, the non-Jew is encouraged to study the parts of the Torah that pertain to Bnei Noach. Likewise, the non-Jew is encourage to make the Sabbath a special day, but not to observe all Shabbat halachot (laws).
3/02/2024
Why does Ramban say “A gentile who studies the Torah is obligated to die. They should only be involved in the study of their seven mitzvot.” This cannot be correct.
4/20/2023
Your site is very good, I liked the information. Grateful. 56720648