Judaism

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.

With such erudite scholarship, The Life of the Soul is a landmark contribution and resource to the study of Jewish mysticism.

The minor fast on the 17th of Tammuz lasts just from sunrise to sunset. Only eating and drinking are prohibited.

In respecting a competent patient’s wishes, rabbis have upheld that choice in such cases reflects not a disregard for life but a sober recognition that the obligation to prolong life has limits.

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.

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

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

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

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?