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.
'The Life of the Soul': A look at Judaism's view on 'gilgul' and reincarnation - review
17th of Tammuz: A time of mourning and fasting
Jewish ethical dilemma: What does Halacha say about coercing medical treatment?
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.
Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
See Shabbat times for your area.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
'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 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.