About the Author

Rabbi Noah Weinberg

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.

5 Steps for Personal Growth

by Rabbi Noah Weinberg adapted by Rabbi Eric Coopersmith

How to get out of neutral and back into high gear.

How to Really Grow During the Month of Elul

by Rabbi Noah Weinberg

No one can help you grow unless you take responsibility for yourself.

Getting Your Prayers Answered

by Rabbi Noah Weinberg

Understanding why and how prayer works. A Jewish perspective.

At War before Rosh Hashanah

by Rabbi Noah Weinberg

No one but you can make you great.

How the Mighty Fall

by Rabbi Noah Weinberg

An excerpt from the just-published book, Wisdom for Living: Rabbi Noach Weinberg on the Parashah.

Rabbi Noah Weinberg on Israel's battles

by Rabbi Noah Weinberg

Controlling Emotions: A Lesson from Angry Birds

by Rabbi Noah Weinberg and based on his 48 Ways to Wisdom

Do angry birds have a choice to be angry?

Ask Rabbi Weinberg: Videos

by Rabbi Noah Weinberg

A sampling of short video discussions from the founder of Aish HaTorah.

Voie n°21 : Le rire c'est sérieux

by Rabbi Noah Weinberg

Comprenez la dynamique du rire et utilisez-la à bon escient.

Foundations: The Six Constant Mitzvot

by Rabbi Noah Weinberg

The six constant mitzvot and further articles on fundamental Jewish thought.

48 Ways to Wisdom - Audio

by Rabbi Noah Weinberg

Audio versions of the 48 Ways lectures, as originally given by R. Weinberg.

48 Ways to Wisdom

by Rabbi Noah Weinberg

Rabbi Noah Weinberg's classic series, The 48 Ways to Wisdom.

Instructions For Living

by Rabbi Noah Weinberg

A collection of quotes from Rabbi Noah Weinberg's inspirational wisdom (text version).

Instructions For Living

by Rabbi Noah Weinberg

A short film featuring Rabbi Noah Weinberg's inspirational wisdom.

Counting with the 48 Ways

by Rabbi Noah Weinberg

Change your life with the 48 Ways -- A Way a Day!

Way #1: Be Aware of Every Moment

by Rabbi Noah Weinberg

To achieve significant results in life, the effort must be constant. Don't waste a minute.

6 Constant - #1 - Know There is a God

by Rabbi Noah Weinberg

Cultivate the greatest possible relationship with the greatest possible benefits.

The Power of Love

by Rabbi Noah Weinberg and Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

The Jewish view of love.

Way #2: Listen Effectively

by Rabbi Noah Weinberg

When the media hits you with another message, don't take it for granted. Analyze and question.

Way #3: Say It Out Loud

by Rabbi Noah Weinberg

Articulate your beliefs out loud, and find out if you really believe what you say.

6 Constant - #2 - Don't Believe In Any Other Power

by Rabbi Noah Weinberg

Who runs the world? Staying focused on God is a constant life challenge.

6 Constant - #3 - God Is One

by Rabbi Noah Weinberg

Life is full of distractions from the underlying reality of God's existence.

Way #4: Introduce Yourself to Yourself

by Rabbi Noah Weinberg

Don't go through life making assumptions about who you are. Take time now before a crisis comes along and forces the issue.

The ABC's of Judaism

by Rabbi Noah Weinberg

Embedded deep in our consciousness is the knowledge of life's precious secrets. The key to access them is the ABCs.

Unity at Sinai

by Rabbi Noah Weinberg

When the Jewish people stood at Mount Sinai, the entire nation was unified. The lesson is clear for us today.

6 Constant - #4 - Love God

by Rabbi Noah Weinberg

A passionate desire to connect with the Almighty is a constant human striving. How do we know if we're connecting?

Way #5: The Power of Awe

by Rabbi Noah Weinberg

In the face of the Grand Canyon or a hurricane, we feel exhilaratingly small. It's the power of awe.

Five Levels of Pleasure

by Rabbi Noah Weinberg

Life is full of pleasures. But some are a quantum leap above the rest.

The Secret of Happiness

by Rabbi Noah Weinberg

The key to happiness is to appreciate what you have. If it's so simple, why are so many people unhappy?

Way #6: Mastering Fear

by Rabbi Noah Weinberg

Roller coasters and horror movies... we pay good money to be scared out of our wits. Harness the energy of "fear" for positive purposes.

How Can We Be Sure of Anything

by Rabbi Noah Weinberg

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."

What is a Good Person

by Rabbi Noah Weinberg

The human quest "to be good" drives virtually everything we do. Distinguish between "material good" and "spiritual good."

Way #7: The True Charisma

by Rabbi Noah Weinberg

Humility is not an inferiority complex. It's doing the right thing and not being dependent on the opinion of others.

Way #8: Constant Joy

by Rabbi Noah Weinberg

Joy gives you the power, motivation and confidence to achieve things that otherwise seem too difficult to attempt. Better than a granola bar - joy is pure energy.