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Gil Troy's award-winning essay confronts ‘Silent Boycott’ against Jewish voices in publishing

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:48:13 GMT

This win for Troy followed his 2017 Louis Rapoport Award for Excellence in Commentary win for “Excellence in Single Commentary.”

Over 100 US Sheriffs join ZAKA training course on Jewish burial customs

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 14:11:45 GMT

Event in Florida strengthens cultural sensitivity in law enforcement amid ongoing support for Jewish communities

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Parashat Balak: Others’ privacy is sacrosanct

BY RABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:59:34 GMT

Compassionate eyes and a kind heart – yes. Probing eyes and a gossiping tongue – no.

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

BY MARK FISH — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 16:25:16 GMT

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

BY RABBI REUVEN CHAIM KLEIN — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 13:06:38 GMT

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

17th of Tammuz: A time of mourning and fasting

BY RONALD EISENBERG — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 12:48:14 GMT

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

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

BY SHLOMO BRODY — Sat, 05 Jul 2025 11:55:58 GMT

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.

Parashat Chukat: Simple faith

BY RABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 11:25:11 GMT

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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Parashat Chukat: Red ashes, endless skies

BY MOSHE TARAGIN — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 09:17:27 GMT

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

BY MARK FISH — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:20:27 GMT

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

BY ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 21:14:10 GMT

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

BY MARK FISH — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:24:18 GMT

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 DAVID BERGER — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:02:08 GMT

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

BY DAVID BERGER — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:53:23 GMT

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

BY GIDEON SYLVESTER — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 19:46:10 GMT

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”

BY DAVID BERGER — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 11:02:34 GMT

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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BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:50:56 GMT

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Parashat Korah: ‘An elevated place in Gehenna’

BY RABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:50:40 GMT

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

BY MARK FISH — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 13:31:32 GMT

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”

BY MARK FISH — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 13:24:20 GMT

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

BY MARK FISH — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:10:35 GMT

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.

WATCH - Rabbi Pinto: 'Start believing in one another'

BY MARK FISH — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:04:58 GMT

In a time of crisis for the Jewish people, Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto urges trust and mutual faith as the key to spiritual survival.

Senior Israeli rabbis after US attack on Iran: Jews should not say tachanun, say Hallel

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 12:23:52 GMT

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu's video message comes following US President Donald Trump ordering airstrikes on multiple high-profile Iranian nuclear targets

'From Eden to Exodus': Learning the meaning of Hebrew words - review

BY ALAN ROSENBAUM — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 13:57:20 GMT

From Eden to Exodus incorporates 53 articles explaining the meanings of various words and phrases from the first two books of the Torah.

Parashat Shelach: Seeing giants, choosing hope

BY NECHAMA GOLDMAN BARASH — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 19:40:30 GMT

The 10 spies teach us what happens when fear rules the heart. The ma’apilim teach us of the danger of forcing reality to revive an old fantasy.

Parashat Shelach: Believe in yourselves

BY RABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 12:20:47 GMT

The Torah recounts the argument that erupted between the 10 pessimistic spies and Joshua and Caleb, the two optimistic ones.

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Rabbi Pinto in Manhattan: “Greatness is staying steady in times of collapse”

BY DAVID BERGER — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:59:41 GMT

In a lecture amid Israel’s security crisis, Rabbi Pinto reflected on national trauma, Divine extremes, and the challenge of maintaining faith between destruction and redemption.