About

The Noahide Academy of Israel – International Institute for the Seven Universal Laws is a professional education and leadership center dedicated to teaching the Seven Universal Biblical Values (the Noahide Laws). Since 2016, we have built programs that advance personal growth, community leadership, and ethical public life across cultures and professions.

“The United States Congress recognizes the historical tradition of these ethical values and principles… as the basis of civilization and the bedrock of society.”

— 102nd U.S. Congress, H.J.Res. 104 (Education Day, U.S.A., 1991)

Accreditation & Career Pathways

Academic Credits: This course is recognized in Israel and may be counted toward further studies within our programs.
Future US Recognition: We are in the process of review with the NCCRS (National College Credit Recommendation Service), which could open the way for credit transfer in the United States.
Internships: Students may have the opportunity to participate in internships both in Israel and internationally through our global network of partners and institutions.
Career Development: By combining academic study with practical training, this course supports pathways in law, ethics, education, social sciences, and international relations.

Why take “Universal Ethics & Civilization” on the edX platform?

What is edX?

Founded in 2012 by MIT and Harvard University to make the world’s best education accessible to everyone.
Today, edX is part of 2U, Inc., connecting over 80+ million learners worldwide to thousands of job-relevant programs, certificates, and full degrees.
Built for rigor, scale, and accessibility (video lessons, quizzes, forums, graded work).
Trusted by universities, nonprofits, and professional organizations across the globe.

Who uses edX?

Leading institutions such as MIT, Harvard, UC Berkeley, Georgia Tech, University of Texas at Austin, UC San Diego, and the University of Queensland.
Programs range from short courses to credit-bearing certificates and full online degrees.

Why it helps you

Credibility: Studying on the edX platform signals serious, university-level learning.
Recognition: Employers and institutions are familiar with edX-style credentials and coursework.
Career value: Clear evidence of disciplined, self-directed study and applicable ethical analysis skills.

How to present this to employers

Program: “Universal Ethics & Civilization – Bachelor/Master track (Noahide Academy), delivered on the edX platform.”
What it proves: University-level coursework, structured assessments, and applied projects completed online.
Skills gained: Ethical reasoning, policy analysis, research & writing, civic and global awareness.

About our Degree

Designed for real-world impact in law, education, public policy, and community leadership.
Built as a clear pathway: individual courses → certificates → Minor/BA/MA (as offered by our Academy).

Faculty & Leadership

Leadership

Rabbi Dr. Moshe Perets — Founder, President

Rabbi Baruch Margolit — Vice President

Rabbinical Authority & Senior Scholars

Rabbi Moshe Weiner — Overseeing Rabbinical Authority

Rabbi Dr. Shimon D. Cowen — JIUE Australia

Partners & Program Coordination

Dr. Michael Schulman — Executive Director, Ask Noah International (Institute’s USA Partner)

Rabbi Assaf Studnitz — Chabad Shluchim Program Coordinator

Teaching Faculty

Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin — Teacher

Rabbi Assi Harel — Teacher

Rabbi Eli Turen — Teacher

Rabbi Moshe Bernestein — Teacher

Rabbi Yermihau Bindman — Teacher

Rabbi Yehouda Cohen — Teacher

Rabbi Moshe Bernestein — Teacher

Organization Committee

Yaron Dotan

Shneor Gamliel

Ytshak Waknin

Shay Azulay

Menachem Mendel Chafetz

Shenor Muzikant

Rachamim Israel

Trustees

Ilan Goldstein

Kevin Bermeister

Arnel Raankin

Activities (2016–2025)

50+ online courses and a growing digital resource library
Academic programs: B.A. and M.A. degrees
Minors / Tracks: Diplomacy, Psychology, Business, Law, Education, Environment, Theology
Leadership & community: Ambassadors Program, Annual Conferences, North–South Campaigns, Israel-based video conferences
Field support: Resources and mentorship for establishing Noahide communities worldwide
…and more

Our Organization

We raise awareness of the original “Code of Life” for humanity—the Seven Universal Biblical Values—enabling fulfillment at the intellectual, spiritual, and creative levels. Our work serves university students, professionals, NGOs, faith leaders, and civic stakeholders seeking a shared ethical language for cooperation.

Vision

A shared ethical framework that transcends cultural and denominational boundaries, fostering trust in the One Creator and a common moral code. Through this universal ethic, diverse societies can cultivate peace, security, and genuine freedom—aligned at personal, national, and international levels.

Mission

To teach and apply the Seven Universal Biblical Values to every person, regardless of background, through:

Academic learning: online courses, degree programs, minors, seminars
Leadership development: Ambassadors Program, professional training, counseling for NGOs and community leaders
Public engagement: conferences, Israel-based video conferences, North–South campaigns, policy dialogues
Media & publications: audiovisual experiences, books, webinars, newsletters, and practical toolkits

Methodology

Integrate values & evidence: We combine Torah-based universal ethics with academic and professional knowledge to demonstrate measurable impact.
Applied research & education: We study how these values strengthen families, communities, and institutions, and translate findings into training and curricula.
Problem-solving toolkits: We address social challenges (justice, public health, education, environment) with policies, protocols, and case studies.
Knowledge transfer from Israel: We identify Israeli humanitarian expertise and adapt it for developing contexts via playbooks, mentoring, and fellowships.
Israel Centre for Social Values: A world-class hub anchored in the Seven Universal Principles of Ethics.

NGO Partnerships

Since January 2014, the Centre has convened and supported NGOs worldwide—reviewing proposals, improving project design, and monitoring results in line with Jerusalem Centre guidelines.

Multilingual training: seminars for NGO teams in English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and Hebrew.
Ongoing support: periodic research briefs and implementation guidance to maximize on-the-ground efficacy.

Activities

Education (courses, curricula)
Research (applied studies, evaluations)
Publications (briefs, reports, books)
Seminars (Israel & abroad)
Training (leadership & NGO capacity-building)
Resources (toolkits, policy templates)
Advocacy (universal ethics in public forums)
Public Relations (media & community engagement)

The Seven Universal Laws

To Believe, Know and Trust the One True G-d.
To Honor the One True G-d.
To Honor Life.
To Honor Family.
To Honor Others’ Property.
To Honor All Living Beings.
To Recognize and Live According to this Code of Life.

Application of the Seven Universal Laws

Promote the concept of unity within diversity: awareness that a Primary Being precedes all beings and directs the world according to His Will. Arouse the consciousness that we work together for the good of every individual, and that respecting needs requires recognizing a hierarchy of knowledge.
Promote a higher understanding of happiness and fulfillment as the development of social relationships and communicative capacities, rather than focusing exclusively on material growth. Resolving the material–spiritual divide enables respect for higher values and the full expression of human creativity.
Promote the value of human life in every aspect for every person, fostering awareness of interdependence in the success of human societies.
Promote respect in economic transactions across small, medium, and large enterprises and in all human economic activity.
Promote the value of family life as the fundamental and essential unit for personal accomplishment and a functional society.
Promote the safeguarding of life in general—animals and plants—and avoid cruelty in all forms.
Promote good governance based on these six universal ethical principles among the nations of the world, as given by G-d at Mount Sinai to the Jewish people. Because G-d encompasses all possibilities, He can contain within these universal principles every human being in the full extension of his or her personality.

Milestones

1982 — The Lubavitcher Rebbe urgently increased his call to promote teaching and observance of the Noahide Code among the Jewish People and the nations of the world.
1999 — Dr. Schulman established Ask Noah International Inc. and Asknoah.org, serving as Executive Director for Torah-true Noahide outreach worldwide.
2004 — Beginning of the first comprehensive halachic compilation of a Code of Torah Laws (a “Shulchan Aruch”) for Gentiles, titled Sheva Mitzvot HaShem, by Rabbi Moshe Weiner.
2008, 2009 — Publication of Sheva Mitzvot HaShem in Hebrew by Rabbi Moshe Weiner, with participation and approbation of HaRav HaGaon Rabbi Zalman Nechemiah Goldberg, shlita.
2008, 2011 — Publication of The Divine Code, the authorized English translation of Sheva Mitzvot HaShem. In 2008, establishment of an international Orthodox rabbinical network for outreach and education to Gentiles and Noahide groups in the US, Philippines, Kenya, Kazakhstan, Russia, and more.
2012 — Rabbi Moshe Perets establishes a rabbinical network for Noahide outreach headquartered in Haifa, Israel, in partnership with Rabbi Moshe Weiner.
2013 — Connection of the Israel-based organization with international Noahide study groups.
2014 — Proposal for the Jerusalem Center of Knowledge (with Yossi Yves).
2015 — Launch of structured online learning programs in three languages for Noahides under the Noahide Code e-Learning International Institute (January).
2016 — Official registration in Israel as Light Unto the Nations global group (RN 580619815). Rabbinical training and Noahide events (weddings, declarations, community development). First Annual Noahide International Conference.
2017 — Second Annual Noahide International Conference.
2018 — Opening of the physical King David World Peace Center; Third Annual Noahide International Conference.
2019 — Fourth Annual Noahide International Conference.
2020 — Fifth Annual Noahide International Conference.
2022 — Opening of the Noahide Yeshiva Online — Orach Chaim Online Study Program in 32 countries.
2023 — Yoreh Deah Study Program.
2024 — Choshen Mishpat I Study Program. New partnership with Rabbi Aron Raskin.
2025 — 22 students graduate with the Master of Arts in Divinity and Noahide Community Leadership. Launch of the Degree in Universal Ethics and Civilization on EdX for university students.