In an open letter to President Trump, Rabbi Dovid Abenson asked Trump to set up a Noahide-based "Department of Morality" which would collaborate with schools.
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Letter: Dear President-elect Donald Trump | Rabbi Dovid Abenson
November 12, 2024 1:02 pm
Rabbi Dovid Abenson
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Dear President-elect Donald J. Trump,
Congratulations to you and the First Lady on your extraordinary victory! Your dedication, stamina, and unwavering commitment to truth have inspired the American people, who recognize your genuine love for this country. Under your leadership, I am confident that America will reach new heights of greatness.
As I shared in previous correspondence, I believe you have a divine mission. At your inauguration, you stated, “Many people have told me that God spared my life for one reason, and that reason is to save our country and restore America to its greatness. And we will do it.” Your journey exemplifies that mission, and I believe you will accomplish it.
I applaud your vision in appointing Elon Musk to lead the new Department of Government Efficiency. Streamlining federal bureaucracy is indeed a crucial step toward making government services more effective for all Americans. Similarly, considering Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to oversee a health-focused initiative addressing food policy and chronic disease prevention would be a significant boost to public health.
To truly make America great again and bring back the Golden Era, however, there is an essential element that needs to be restored: moral integrity. I urge you to consider creating a Department of Morality, modeled after President Reagan’s 1982 tribute to the Lubavitcher Rebbe. The Rebbe advocated for moral clarity in public institutions—a perspective that resonates powerfully in today’s world. Just as Reagan honored the Rebbe’s guidance, establishing a Department of Morality would demonstrate a commitment to fortifying the nation’s spiritual foundation, a move that truly benefit America’s future and the whole world.
This department would be to promote solely the Seven Noahide Laws—universal principles of justice, respect, and morality—and to work with community organizations to foster respect, family values, and well-being across America. While our national pursuit of prosperity has been essential, ethical grounding is equally critical. Emphasizing morality would uplift American society as a whole, counteracting negative social trends and restoring a sense of purpose and community.
As we look around, we see an unprecedented search for spirituality. Your landslide victory has shown that Americans recognize the need to reconnect with fundamental values. The moral decline and total defiance of God we have seen in recent events, such as those in New York, are concerning reminders. On November 6, 2024, New York voters were presented with a key proposition on the ballot. Proposition 1, also known as the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), is a proposed amendment to the New York State Constitution. Was approved by the voters, this will expand protections against discrimination in civil rights, ensuring that individuals are safeguarded not just from discrimination based on race, color, creed, or religion, but also based on ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression), pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, and reproductive healthcare.
This ongoing effort to enhance the scope of the state’s anti-discrimination laws reflects New York’s commitment to promoting inclusivity and equality. However, in this context, the phrases “sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression” signal a significant shift. What has happened in New York is tragic, stemming from a lack of proper education and spirituality, in serving God. This moral decline is a total defiance of God’s will and must be stopped immediately. It is reminiscent of Biblical times before the flood when humanity’s wickedness reached such a point that God regretted creating them. Addressing this should be the first priority, setting an example for the world to follow God’s will. As the saying goes, “If America leads, the nations follow.” Eradicating this evil from America will create a ripple effect of blessings, prosperity, and health for the world. Genesis 6:5-7 reminds us: “God saw that man’s wickedness on earth was increasing. Every impulse of the innermost thoughts was only for evil, all day long. God regretted that He had made man on Earth, and He was pained to his very core …”
As you rightly said, ‘One of the biggest problems we have today is that we’ve lost religion; we’re going haywire… We must protect anything that is pro-God and must defend God in the public square….'”
Let us restore moral integrity and spiritual focus in our society before it spreads any further
America’s growing spiritual discontent reveals a widespread lack of understanding about life’s true purpose. This absence of direction is evident even in influential figures like Elon Musk, who has stated he wants to destroy the “woke mind virus” after losing his son due to the influence of this organization. Despite having all the wealth in the world, Musk’s situation highlights that money does not bring happiness. As our Sages teach, the Mishnah (Avos 4:1) says, “Who is rich? He who is happy with his lot,” emphasizing contentment that comes from spiritual fulfillment. Additionally, the Talmud (Brachos 5a) underscores that the purpose of life is to serve God and observe His commandments, which bring true peace and satisfaction to the soul.
In response, I respectfully suggest appointing an Orthodox rabbi to lead this new department focused on moral guidance and education within American institutions. Grounded in the Seven Noahide Laws and inspired by the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, this department could collaborate with schools, and universities to instill a sense of purpose, ethics, and respect for life. By promoting these universal values, which God gave to all of humanity, we can inspire meaningful moral change and reduce the spread of immorality in society. This initiative would not only benefit America but also set a positive example for the world
The Rebbe, who dedicated much of his life to promoting the Seven Laws of Noah, understood that true fulfillment comes not merely from wealth but from values rooted in the Torah. His teachings on universal ethics offer a path to a more meaningful and morally grounded life—an inspiring legacy for all humanity.
I was deeply moved by the humility you displayed in visiting the burial site of the Lubavitcher Rebbe to mark the anniversary of the October 7 terror attacks in Israel. Your gesture of placing a kippah on your head out of respect and praying there demonstrated commendable openness and reverence for the wisdom of Jewish teachings.
By educating youth in moral principles—especially in schools and universities—we can counteract the influence of destructive teachings that defile God and promote harmful values. Much of the current disruption in America and worldwide stems from corrupt ideologies being taught to young students, which leads to a loss of spiritual direction and moral clarity.
To address this, it is crucial to emphasize the Seven Noahide Laws, as championed by the Lubavitcher Rebbe. These universal principles, drawn from Maimonides’ Hilchos Melachim, the Talmud, and the Torah, were reaffirmed at Sinai and entrusted to the Jewish people to teach all humanity. In that spirit, integrating these values into American educational curricula can help foster a foundation of purpose, ethics, and respect for all. Such an initiative would not only enrich young minds but also inspire a generation guided by moral clarity and compassion—qualities that can strengthen the American family and profoundly benefit society as a whole.
Throughout history, societies have faltered when they strayed from ethical paths. In these challenging times, as we face moral crossroads, implementing this department would be a bold and much-needed step. Under your leadership, I believe America can reclaim its greatness—not only economically, but morally as well.
May God continue to bless you and the First Lady with strength, vision, and success in fulfilling your mission for America.May God continue to bless you and the First Lady with strength, vision, and success in fulfilling your mission for America.
May God continue to bless you and the First Lady with strength, vision, and success in fulfilling your mission for America.
Sincerely,
Rabbi Dovid Abenson
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