Updated: Jun 28, 2026
The Halachot for Bnai Noach Regarding Shituf
Great Rabbinical authorities throughout history debated whether the false belief in shituf is actually idolatry and therefore prohibited to Gentiles, or if it is not included in the basic Noahide prohibition of idol worship and therefore not forbidden for Gentiles.
The majority opinion and practical ruling is that it is not forbidden. But even so, it is unrighteous, i.e., the person is not one of the Pious of the nations of the world.
The course presents audio recordings of Rabbi Eliyahu Schulman reading and translating from Rabbi Moshe Weiner’s in-depth analysis of this topic, in his Hebrew sefer Sheva Mitzvot Hashem. It is found in Part 2 on the Prohibition of Idol Worship, chapter 1, halacha 2, footnote 9.
What You'll Learn?
- This course presents Rabbi Moshe Weiner's in-depth explanation of the opinion of Rema, Tosefot and SM"G regarding which aspects of shituf are permitted for non-Jews, and which aspects are forbidden.
Course Syllabus
-
- Rabbi Moshe Weiner describes “Sheva Mitzvot Hashem” and the topic of shituf
-
- Lesson 1. Halacha 1:2 – The Main Prohibition Against Avodah Zorah
- Lesson 2. Footnote 9, paragraphs 1-3.
- Lesson 3. Footnote 9, paragraphs 4-7.
- Lesson 4. Footnote 9, paragraphs 8-9.
- Lesson 5. Footnote 9, paragraph 10.
Certification
Choose from a list of project topics or create your own project idea that incorporates all skills learned (e.g., a mini-banking system, personal expense tracker, or inventory manager).
