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UPDATE ON RABBI WEINBERG'S HEALTH, April, 15, 2008, Erev Pesach The Rosh Yeshiva shlita has had radiation and chemotherapy treatments and with the help of God, feels much better; he finds his breathing easier. We still have a way to go -- the Rosh Yeshiva is still weak and needs plenty of rest. Despite that, he still makes a special effort to come to the yeshiva every day in order to teach, meet with people, and continue in his fight for the Jewish people. Undoubtedly, this is due to the merit of each person's special prayers and strengthening himself in serving God to give added merit to Rabbi Weinberg. We know that every day and probably every minute people are doing good deeds and saying special prayers, and thank God that's probably why the Rosh Yeshiva has gotten this far despite the pessimistic predictions. Please do not stop your prayers and good deeds! To the contrary, continue them and continue to do more good deeds and get more blessings from tzadikim and say more prayers that come straight from your hearts to the Almighty. We pray that God have mercy on us and give our esteemed Rosh Yeshiva the physical and emotional stamina to overcome this disease because we still have a way to go. Rabbi Weinberg wants to convey the following Passover message to all of his children and students. The message of Passover is freedom and the way to become free is gratitude. "When a person learns to see good, he is free of a yoke. This is also the reason why the Haggadah tells us that even if all of us were wise and understanding... it's still a mitzvah for us to relate the story of the Exodus. The more we tell of God's praise, the more we will be truly free". If we look at the Haggadah, we see that part of the story of the Exodus is going down to Egypt. Even though we celebrate leaving Egypt, it was God who brought us there to begin with. In retrospect we know why: because this is how we became a people. We are grateful for both the good and pain that it took to achieve this. The situation we're in today feels like an "exodus." We are all going through a difficult period and don't always feel happy and grateful to God for the good He gives us. Not always can we determine the reason for a disease, but we can always take comfort in knowing that it came from our Merciful Father and it's for our own good. The Rosh Yeshiva is firm in his trust of God, and he asks everyone to strengthen themselves in Emuna/faith as well. Thank you again all who are giving us a hand and sharing the burden with us, to everyone who is praying and strengthening himself now and plans to do more for the Rosh Yeshiva's complete recovery. A sincere thanks from the whole Weinberg family. As the holiday of Passover approaches, the holiday of freedom, may we lift our prayers to the Almighty to redeem us from all our personal challenges and from all the troubles afflicting the Jewish people, and may He bring our righteous Mashiach soon in our days. A happy and kosher Passover to you all. UPDATE ON RABBI WEINBERG'S HEALTH, MARCH 2008, ADAR SHENI Rabbi Weinberg shlita came back to Eretz Yisrael ten days ago to begin his treatment here. We have contacted the best doctors in Israel. These doctors are in close contact with the doctors in the U.S.A who were treating the Rosh Yeshiva when he was there. Last week, Rabbi Weinberg started radiation which will continue for the next two weeks, with the help of God. After that, the doctors will decide what the next step will be. The Rosh Yeshiva is feeling well, thank God, and full of hope, although physically he is weak and needs a lot of rest. The illness is a difficult one, but can be won, with the help of God. My father is strengthening us in Emunah - faith, and Bitachon -- trust in God's kindness and has full hope that he will overcome the illness, God willing. One of the themes my father has been repeating to us over and over is the Chazal that, "EVEN WHEN THERE IS A SWORD ON ONE'S NECK, DON'T GIVE UP HOPE FOR GOD'S MERCY." It's not easy for Rabbi Weinberg to go through all these doctors and consultations in order to try to find a cure. The Rosh HaYeshiva keeps us focusing on the fact that the Almighty loves us and is watching over us, this certainly strengthens our Emunah, our Bitachon and our prayers to God. Let's all do what we can to rally around the Rosh HaYeshiva until he has his complete recovery, may it arrive soon, with the help of God. The passing of time is our biggest enemy in our fight to help Rabbi Weinberg to get well. Time passing can desensitize us and cause us to accept the "status quo". We therefore beg the Almighty that we don't forget the seriousness of the situation and become complacent. The Rosh HaYeshiva truly needs our prayers and mitzvos. Please continue to pray to the Almighty King of the Universe to heal our father, teacher and Rav, HaRav Yisrael Noach ben Hinda l'refuah sheleima. Yours, The Weinberg Family If you've ever been inspired by an Aish rabbi or rebbetzin... or by a Discovery Seminar, Jerusalem Fellowships program, or HonestReporting communique... or by an article or film on Aish.com... Then the person to thank is Rabbi Noah Weinberg, the revered and beloved founder and dean of Aish HaTorah International. For the past 50 years, Rabbi Weinberg has dedicated his life to helping countless Jews around the world connect to the beauty and wisdom of Torah. Now you have the chance to give Rabbi Weinberg something in return.
Here's what you can do: First, pray for the complete recovery of Yisrael Noach ben Hinda. Beyond this, each of us can show the Almighty that we want and need Rabbi Weinberg's continued guidance by taking one of his core teachings and committing yourself to grow in that area. Every physical action in this world is responded to in kind by the Almighty. Therefore the collective spiritual development will add to the merit of Rabbi Weinberg, and impact the Heavenly scales in his favor. Here are some of the fundamental principles of Rabbi Weinberg's teachings that have inspired so many people. Pick an area in which to grow. Whether you work on changing something small or large, every mitzvah performed makes a difference. The key is to make a genuine commitment to change for the better, on behalf of the recovery of Yisrael Noach ben Hinda. 1. Focus on your priorities in life. a. Get total clarity on your life's purpose and take the time to make a daily cheshbon hanefesh, spiritual accounting. What are your goals in life? What are your strategies to accomplish them?
b. Live with the reality that God loves you. Put your trust in Him. Spend 10 minutes a day working on the Torah's Six Constant Mitzvot, the pivotal commandments that focus us on life's ultimate purpose.
2. Increase your learning of Torah. The Torah is the Almighty's instructions for living, the blueprint of creation. Whether it's an additional 10 minutes a day or week, designate more time to learn the wisdom of the Torah -- and put what you're learning into practice.
3. Love the Jewish people; fight for the Jewish people. a. If Jews are united, the Almighty is with us. If we're divided, we're on our own. Reach out to a fellow Jew who is different than you and show him that you genuinely care. Share the beauty and depth of Judaism with a fellow Jew who may be disconnected.
b. The Jewish people are in grave danger; we must not remain silent. Become an informed activist and do what you can, whether it is combating radical Islam, exposing media bias or standing up for Israel.
4. Life is gorgeous; live with joy. The Almighty created a beautiful world, bursting with pleasure and limitless potential. Take time to focus on the gifts He has given you and live life to the fullest.
For years, Rabbi Weinberg has taught that we must feel one another's pain. And now it is our turn to put that into practice to help Rabbi Weinberg. The Talmud (Brachot 12b) says: "If a Torah scholar is in distress, one must become sick over him." If we have compassion for Rabbi Weinberg by genuinely sharing in his pain, this arouses Heaven to have mercy on Rabbi Weinberg as well. Let each of us do what we can to help Rabbi Weinberg -- by storming the Heavens with our prayers, teshuva, and spiritual growth. If you have ever been inspired by Aish HaTorah and Rabbi Noah Weinberg, please use the comment section below to convey your thoughts which will be delivered to Rabbi Weinberg. Rabbi Weinberg's family is compiling a list of the names of people who were impacted by the Rosh Yeshiva. This list will be used to appeal to the Almighty to send a Refuah Sheleima (a speedy and complete recovery) to the Rosh Yeshiva. The list will be given to Rabbi Weinberg to encourage him in his battle for good health. If you would like to be included in our plea, please submit your name (s) to eyaht@aish.com.
P.S. So far we have 61, 000 names. Published: Thursday, January 24, 2008
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He was recently diagnosed with a serious illness. This is an opportunity to galvanize everyone who has benefited from the work of Aish HaTorah in prayer and spiritual action for the sake of Rabbi Weinberg's recovery.
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i hope that from across the waters your feeling the impact of all my learning that i hope will be a zchus for your complete refua.not only is all my learning dedicated to you but it is the teachings that you have spread.i have joined the newest aish program,teaching young women who returned to the usa from seminaries in israel.under the leadership of rav coopersmith,rabbi milstein and rabbi salomon i am busy preparing to teach the 5 levels of pleasure.you should feel the greatest pleasure knowing that all your meaningful,creative lifes efforts has spread so far.i pray that the teaching i learned from you and from your students and from all those that you taught should be a zechus for your refua shelaima.
(2) anonymous-daily 4/29/2008 3:53:00 PM
i hope that you had a wonderful yom tov surrounded by family.i was BH fortunate to have a beautiful yomtov feeling the message of freedom that you spoke of -full of gratitude and thankfulness for all that i am blessed with.i had you in my tefillos and prayed that your physical health allowed you to fully receive and appreciate Hashem's blessings.i also thought of you often as the pesach program i participated in provided us with the wonderful shiurim of your talmid rabbi motty berger.his lectures were delivered magnificently and added much to the spirit of the yom tov.he of course made reference to his rav-rabbi noach weinberg-on many occasion.i am so amazed by how far reaching your teachings extend.your influence is beyond your imagination.may this be a nachas to you as i am sure it is to Hashem .may you be strengthened by your talmidim and by your talmidei talmidim.i am one of them and i am praying for your refua shelaima.
(3) anonymous-daily 4/16/2008 8:41:00 PM
im thinking of you as i prepare for this yom tov.i hope that you will be surounded by your family and that you will have the menuchas hanefesh and menuchas haguf to enjoy their company as you bring in the chag.may it be a very meaningful yom tov for you.refua shelaima