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by Aish.com Staff

Rabbi Noah Weinberg was recently diagnosed with a serious illness. Each of us can do something to help.

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.

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.

Here's what you can do:

First, pray for the complete recovery of HaRav 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 HaRav 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.

This article can also be read at: http://www.aish.com/spirituality/growth/Healing_Rabbi_Weinberg.asp

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