Rabbi Noah Weinberg, of blessed memory, was the dean and founder of Aish HaTorah. For 50 years, his visionary educational programs brought hundreds of thousands of Jews closer to their heritage.
by Rabbi Eric Coopersmith, Rabbi Noah Weinberg
How to get out of neutral and back into high gear.
by Rabbi Noah Weinberg
No one can help you grow unless you take responsibility for yourself.
Pain is the price we pay for real, lasting pleasure.
Understanding why and how prayer works. A Jewish perspective.
No one but you can make you great.
Gaining objective definitions is the first step to intellectual honesty. Applying those definitions to life is what determines greatness.
by Rabbi Noah Weinberg, Rabbi Yaakov Salomon
Seven keys to life fulfillment.
This ly human endeavor spells the difference between life and death.
Life is full of pleasures. But some are a quantum leap above the rest.
Embedded deep in our consciousness is the knowledge of life's precious secrets. The key to access them is the ABCs.
In this age of information overload, how do we sort out the good from the bad? Here are powerful techniques to really "know what you know."
Enjoy the pleasures of the physical world. But don't make materialism an end unto itself.
Human instinct is to run from fear. Judaism teaches that fear of God is a positive motivator for greatness.
A passionate desire to connect with the Almighty is a constant human striving. How do we know if we're connecting?
An excerpt from the just-published book, Wisdom for Living: Rabbi Noach Weinberg on the Parashah.
Life is full of distractions from the underlying reality of God's existence.
Who runs the world? Staying focused on God is a constant life challenge.
Acknowledge your gifts and be grateful to the source. Because if you know from whom you're receiving, you can always go back for more.
Cultivate the greatest possible relationship with the greatest possible benefits.
The human brain is a sophisticated filing cabinet. Organize in order to access that information.
Don't swallow wholesale what others say. Check out whether it make sense.
Until you know what you are willing to die for, you have not yet begun to live.
The power of wisdom is to make life better. There is no greater waste than to have great ideas and then not to use them.
If you know something worthwhile, share it. By reaching others, you will reach yourself.
Whenever you learn a piece of wisdom, extract what's relevant to your life. Rake it to its ultimate conclusion and live with it.
The best defense against abuse is to question what you see. Use your intellect to uncover inconsistencies and rationalizations.
Understanding the dynamics of love can improve our relationships ― and the success of our entire nation.
Children live in a natural state of awe. To reclaim that energy, pursue your goals with relentless fascination.
Even with the world in turmoil, we can be at inner peace. To attain that equilibrium, focus on the needs of your soul.
Life is breathtaking. Wouldn't you rather experience love than watch it in a movie? Get out of the illusion and into reality.
We all recognize the need to take responsibility when someone is in physical danger. We're just as obligated when it's a spiritual danger.
Sensitizing yourself to the pain of others will give you renewed awareness for living.
Every conscious moment is another decision. The most important decision is "What am I living for?"
Don't take life for granted. Look for fresh insights. Reawaken the mystery.
The key to happiness is to appreciate what you have. If it's so simple, why are so many people unhappy?
Don't spend your life trying to impress others. Be true to your own convictions.
The human quest "to be good" drives virtually everything we do. Distinguish between "material good" and "spiritual good."
Criticism is not a personal attack, but a way to reach your Olympic-level potential.
Buried within the subconscious lies the knowledge of everything we need to know about living.
Don't grumble about obligations. They actualize potential and are the basis of self esteem.
How to attain true self-esteem.
Imagine having never seen a human being before. What a fantastic gadget!
Even with lots of money and power, no human being is truly satisfied without the transcendent dimension.
The human desire to be loved is deep and natural. If you give warmth, you'll attract warmth.
Distinguish between pride ("I'm better than others") and pleasure ("I'm fortunate").
A fence keeps a safe distance from danger. If you find a "hole" in your life, take precautions to avoid stumbling into errors.
You can be rich and miserable. Happiness is a state of mind. Develop tools for how to get it.
Every person has a contribution to make in this world. Figure out your role in the grand scheme.
Wisdom makes the wheels of life spin forward. Pursue it.
Be aware of your inner struggle between the two conflicting inclinations - to do the right thing, or to be selfish.
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