Torah
This week in Jewish history: Moses breaks the Tablets
A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars – Today in Jewish History.
Parashat Balak: Others’ privacy is sacrosanct
IDF soldiers killed due to yeshivas 'neglecting Torah study', former chief rabbi claims
Rabbi Yoel Pinto: “If a person knew the value of their soul, they wouldn’t sin”
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.
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.
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.
A Jew is never stuck: Embracing resilience in times of crisis - opinion
Beyond the Headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news
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.
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.
Parashat Korah: ‘An elevated place in Gehenna’
What is repentance? It is a small, good thought filled with love – the kind of thought that saved the sons of Korah from a tragic fate; a moment of introspection that can save any Jew from harm.
How could the spies fall so far? A lesson in purpose and true mission
Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto explains how even spiritual leaders can fail - when a mission begins with flawed intent and lacks divine direction.
Rabbi Pinto on how to succeed in life: “Let go of the past, move forward”
In a recent talk, Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto urged listeners to carry past memories as reminders - but not to live in them. “Look forward. That’s where life begins,” he said.
From Gog and Magog to Tehran: Ancient prophecies and today’s global conflict
Rabbi Shai Tchan, head of Kollel Sha’arei Ezra and Beit Hora’ah Arzei HaLevanon, explores how Iran’s war echoes prophetic visions and signals redemption.
