Yisrael Noah Weinberg (1930–2009), known as Rabbi Noah Weinberg, was an American-Israeli Orthodox rabbi and a pioneering figure in the modern baal teshuva movement, which seeks to bring secular Jews back to Orthodox observance. Born on February 16, 1930, in New York City's Lower East Side to a devout Slonimer Hasidic family, Weinberg grew up immersed in traditional Jewish life. His father, Yitzchak Mattisyahu Weinberg, was a prominent Slonimer Hasid and grandson of a notable rabbinic figure. Weinberg received his early education at Yeshiva Torah Vodaas, graduating in 1948, and later obtained semicha (rabbinic ordination) from the Slabodka Yeshiva in 1953, following the Hebron Yeshiva tradition. He pursued advanced rabbinic studies, eventually becoming a respected scholar and educator. Initially serving as Rosh Mesivta at Yeshivat Kerem B'Yavneh in Israel, he later directed the Israel Summer Programs for the National Conference of Synagogue Youth (NCSY), where he honed his outreach skills. In the 1960s, disillusioned with the insularity of ultra-Orthodox communities, he sought innovative ways to connect with unaffiliated Jews, leading him to move to Israel in the early 1970s. In 1974, he founded Aish HaTorah in Jerusalem's Old City, serving as its Rosh Yeshiva (dean) until his death. He developed a global network of programs targeting young Jews, emphasizing intellectual engagement with Judaism through seminars, videos, and interactive learning to foster spiritual reconnection. His innovative approaches, including the 'Seven Questions' framework for personal meaning and addressing contemporary issues from a Torah perspective, revolutionized kiruv (outreach) efforts, making Orthodox Judaism accessible and appealing to secular audiences worldwide. Weinberg's influence extended beyond Israel, with Aish HaTorah branches worldwide, and he authored works like 'What the World Needs Now' and produced media to promote Jewish pride and observance. Despite his success, Weinberg's methods drew some criticism for being overly persuasive or cult-like, though no formal allegations against him personally emerged. He passed away on February 5, 2009, in Jerusalem at age 78, leaving a lasting legacy in Jewish education and the baal teshuva movement, carried on by his organization and family members involved in similar outreach efforts.