Judaism

Rabbi Yoel Pinto: “If a person knew the value of their soul, they wouldn’t sin”

The son and successor of Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto explains: recognizing the Divine Presence within the soul is key to inner change and resisting the evil inclination.

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'The Life of the Soul': A look at Judaism's view on 'gilgul' and reincarnation - review

 An illustrative image of a young woman by the beach holding hands with a transparent figure.

17th of Tammuz: A time of mourning and fasting

The Siege and Destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans Under the Command of Titus, A.D. 70

Jewish ethical dilemma: What does Halacha say about coercing medical treatment?

 An illustrative image of a hospital bed.

Parashat Chukat: Simple faith

Faith – even when things don’t make sense. Faith – even when life is hard. Even when we have questions, we will always remain steadfast in our beliefs.

 The red heifers brought to Israel from Texas.

Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

See Shabbat times for your area.

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Parashat Chukat: Red ashes, endless skies

The war with Iran was something else entirely. It was swift. It was decisive. It was beyond imagination. It felt branded by God Himself.

 REMAINS OF a ballistic missile fired from Iran in the recent war, June 29, 2025.

Speaking negatively can seal a person’s fate

According to Rabbi Yeshayahu Pinto, harmful words - even unintended - can cause death or ruin. Parashat Chukat warns us: Words have power beyond measure.

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In a first for Conservative Judaism, synagogue allows clergy to participate in interfaith weddings

Such weddings would take place outside the synagogue and be officiated by someone who is not clergy, such as a friend, relative, or judge.

  Conservative Judaism has been trying to chart a middle path between Jewish tradition and acceptance of the reality of interfaith families.

Failure is not in the outcome, but in the mindset: Rabbi Yoel Pinto’s message

Rabbi Yoel Pinto, son of Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto, calls on each person to identify the root of dissatisfaction and low self-worth • How can it be done?

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Wake-up call: How laziness at the ballot box helped elect an antisemite

By Rabbi Shai Tahan, Rosh Kollel Shaarei Ezra and Head of Beit Horaah Arzei HaLevanon in Brooklyn, NY, warning that inaction is no longer an option for our community.

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Rabbi Pinto: Better to stay with the problem than seek help from impure sources

In a strong warning, Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto denounced online mystics using non-holy powers, urging believers to reject any help not rooted in divine purity and walk in faith with simplicity.

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'Judaism: A love story': The latest book by Rabbi Shlomo Riskin - review

This is a book that will open readers’ hearts and minds to Rabbi Riskin’s vision of Judaism, not just as a religion but as a profound and enduring love story.

 Rabbi Shlomo Riskin (at home with portrait of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik)

Rabbi Pinto’s Stern message: “You left? Move on. Don’t ruin others’ lives”

In a sharp rebuke, Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto warns against jealousy and the drive to reclaim lost glory at the expense of others.

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