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News and updates about Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto

Tens of thousands participate in Torah classes

Rabbi Pinto arrived in Israel to support of his community and delivered dozens of Torah classes.

Tens of thousands participate in Torah classes

Rabbi Pinto meets with Defense and Foreign Ministers

As part of a quick trip to Israel, Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto met with senior officials in the Israeli government.

Rabbi Pinto meets with Defense and Foreign Ministers

Rabbi Pinto visits the French parliament

Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto landed in Paris, the latest stop in his global campaign.

Rabbi Pinto visits the French parliament

Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto visits Antwerp's Jewish community

Rabbi Pinto held a marathon of Torah classes and met with leading rabbis in Antwerp, Belgium.

Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto visits Antwerp's Jewish community

Admor Pinto Lights Hannukah Candles Amid Thousands of Onlookers

Masses gathered for a festive candlelighting ceremony in the Beit Yisrael synagogue in New York.

Admor Pinto Lights Hannukah Candles Amid Thousands of Onlookers

Rabbi Pinto's 'Ne'ilah' prayer for 17 million people

During the 'Ne'ilah' prayer, which ended after the end of the Yom Kippur fast, senior Moroccan officials arrived at Rabbi Pinto's synagogue.

Rabbi Pinto's 'Ne'ilah' prayer for 17 million people

Rabbi Pinto hosts spiritual gathering in Tel Aviv

Spiritual gathering, led by Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto, marks completion of thousands of books of the Zohar.

Rabbi Pinto hosts spiritual gathering in Tel Aviv

Watch live: Thousands attend event led by Rabbi Pinto

Live video broadcast from event marking completion of thousands of books of Zohar, led by Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto.

Watch live: Thousands attend event led by Rabbi Pinto

Jewish billionaire hosts Rabbi Pinto

Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto gives Torah class at the NY home of businessman Jack Avital, with rabbis & prominent community members in attendance.

Jewish billionaire hosts Rabbi Pinto

When Rabbi Pinto blessed LeBron James

Rabbi Pinto blesses Lakers basketball player with continued success, praising his acts of kindness.

When Rabbi Pinto blessed LeBron James

Rabbi Pinto dedicates new yeshiva in Miami

Shuva Israel dedicates new yeshiva in Miami, Florida, in ceremony attended by Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto.

Rabbi Pinto dedicates new yeshiva in Miami

Norway Princess visits home of Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto

Norway's Princess Märtha Louise visits Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto to ask his blessing and advice on various issues.

Norway Princess visits home of Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto

Rabbi Pinto in Israel: Thousands attend a series of classes

During his classes, Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto reiterated his request that no one be allowed to go hungry during the Passover holiday.

Rabbi Pinto in Israel: Thousands attend a series of classes

An inspirational trip to London: Rabbis, lords, and hasidim

British Lord Rami Ranger meets Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto, promises to work for the benefit of Britain's Jews. 'We must eradicate anti-Semitism.'

An inspirational trip to London: Rabbis, lords, and hasidim

'Children's education is not commerce'

In a unique class in Los Angeles, Rabbi Pinto details how children should be educated.

'Children's education is not commerce'

Watch: Israeli vocalist dedicates song to Rabbi Pinto

Shlomi Shabat wishes Rabbi Pinto health, dedicates song to him.

Watch: Israeli vocalist dedicates song to Rabbi Pinto

Rabbi Pinto at a hasidic 'tisch' in Borough Park

Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto joins hasidic 'tisch,' holds audiences in New York's Borough Park neighborhood.

Rabbi Pinto at a hasidic 'tisch' in Borough Park

Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto: 'Opposition to vaccines? That's Satan'

Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto calls on listeners to get vaccinated against coronavirus, slamming refusers and saying their refusal causes death.

Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto: 'Opposition to vaccines? That's Satan'

Ice cream from the President: Footage from Rabbi Pinto's sukkah

Honduras Pres. Juan Orlando Hernández visits Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto, distributing ice cream to his students and guests.

Ice cream from the President: Footage from Rabbi Pinto's sukkah

Get Inspired With The Admor Rav Yoshiyahu Pinto

Rav Yoshiyahu Pinto, Morocco's chief rabbinic judge, with a Torah lesson.

Get Inspired With The Admor Rav Yoshiyahu Pinto

Watch: Rabbi Pinto's court celebrates in Manhattan

Crowds gather to celebrate as the son of Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto, leader of the Shuva Israel community, lays tefillin for the first time.

Watch: Rabbi Pinto's court celebrates in Manhattan

Rabbi Pinto slams: 'There are no compromises on keeping kosher'

Quoting Song of Songs, Rabbi Pinto slams those involved in reforming the kosher supervision system: 'Little foxes who destroy vineyards.'

Rabbi Pinto slams: 'There are no compromises on keeping kosher'

'Shuva Israel' grows, opening new yeshivas

In the past month, Shuva Israel has founded new yeshivas in Miami, New Jersey, and Israel's Ness Ziona.

'Shuva Israel' grows, opening new yeshivas

Rabbi Pinto to his students: 'The suffering is difficult'

In unusual letter, Rabbi Pinto reveals his medical situation and his horrific illness, asking his students to pray for his recovery.

Rabbi Pinto to his students: 'The suffering is difficult'

The miracles of the Book of Deuteronomy

Many people have heeded Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto's call to join initiative to read Deuteronomy each Shabbat. 'It opens the gates of Heaven.'

The miracles of the Book of Deuteronomy

Rabbi Pinto meets with Haitian Prime Minister

Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto, head of the Rabbinical Court of the Jewish community in Morocco, visits Haiti to promote interfaith dialogue.

Rabbi Pinto meets with Haitian Prime Minister

Why didn't the Holocaust reach Morocco?

At a lecture in Manhattan, Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto explains why the Holocaust did not reach Morocco.

Why didn't the Holocaust reach Morocco?

Rabbi Yoshiahu Pinto appointed Morocco's chief rabbinical judge

Head of the 'Shuva Israel' institutions appointed Morocco rabbinical court head after one hundred years in which the post remained vacant.

Rabbi Yoshiahu Pinto appointed Morocco's chief rabbinical judge

Rabbi Pinto gets rehabilitation plan ahead of possible release

Attorneys for Rabbi Pinto to press for early release from prison after rehabilitation program proposed.

Rabbi Pinto gets rehabilitation plan ahead of possible release

Rabbi Pinto's wife tries to commit suicide

Wife of jailed sect head gets hospitalized in serious condition, in what is said to be her second suicide attempt in as many months.

Rabbi Pinto's wife tries to commit suicide

Rabbi Pinto out of jail for Passover on wedding loophole

Court lets Pinto, in jail for bribery, go to brother's wedding right before Passover despite not being eligible - what about Ettinger?

Rabbi Pinto out of jail for Passover on wedding loophole

Rabbi Pinto to serve jail time in medical center

Shuvu Yisrael sect head, who twice collapsed on way to corruption trial, to get constant medical supervision. Jails prep for him and Olmert.

Rabbi Pinto to serve jail time in medical center

Court to decide on Rabbi Pinto's appeal today

Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto asked to replace year in prison with six months community service, due to health problems.

Court to decide on Rabbi Pinto's appeal today

Rabbi Pinto accuses state of 'racism' over corruption hearing

Rabbi Pinto, who has been embroiled in a years-long corruption scandal, accuses State of forcing him to return - because he's Sephardic.

Rabbi Pinto accuses state of 'racism' over corruption hearing

Rabbi Pinto returning to Israel, say associates

Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto returns to Israel, where he is due to stand trial for corruption, his associates say.

Rabbi Pinto returning to Israel, say associates

Rabbi Pinto collapses on flight to trial - again

Corruption embroiled rabbi collapses at the entrance to plane back to Israel for trial, after apparent heart attack in April flight.

Rabbi Pinto collapses on flight to trial - again

Rabbi Pinto Hints at Evidence About Senior Police Death

Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto defends senior officer Ephraim Bracha, who brought corruption scandal against him to light.

Rabbi Pinto Hints at Evidence About Senior Police Death

Top Cop Suicide: 'Police Must Back Each Other Up'

Interior Security Minister Erdan tells police's top officers they need to stand up for each other when under external attack.

Top Cop Suicide: 'Police Must Back Each Other Up'

Senior Police Officer Commits Suicide

Former National Fraud Unit chief Lt. Commander Ephraim Bracha takes his own life after his name was implicated in Pinto corruption case.

Senior Police Officer Commits Suicide

Breakthrough in Pinto, Lahav 433 Corruption Case

Son of former chief of police's Lahav 433 submits to questioning over bribery from Rabbi Pinto after months of stalled investigation.

Breakthrough in Pinto, Lahav 433 Corruption Case

Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto Sentenced to 1 Year in Prison

Rabbi at center of multiple corruption scandals fined, sentenced; judge rejects arguments for leniency over plea deal, medical condition.

Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto Sentenced to 1 Year in Prison

Rabbi Pinto Blames Corruption Scandal on 'Satan'

Trial and conviction both expiates his sins and proves the lack of any of them, according to rabbi at the center of corruption scandal.

Rabbi Pinto Blames Corruption Scandal on 'Satan'

Rabbi Pinto: My Suffering Saves Jews From 'Judgment'

Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto told followers that his suffering in being tried for bribery "will save the Jewish people from “a difficult judgment."

Rabbi Pinto: My Suffering Saves Jews From 'Judgment'

Shuvu Yisrael Sect Defends Rabbi Pinto After Conviction

Sect decries Tel Aviv District court's doling out the conviction since Pinto is suffering from 'a variety of health conditions.'

Shuvu Yisrael Sect Defends Rabbi Pinto After Conviction

Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto Convicted

Shuvu Yisrael sect leader in the center of corruption scandal confesses as part of plea bargain.

Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto Convicted

Rabbi Pinto Reportedly Suffers Heart Attack on Flight to Israel

Head of Shuva Israel sect flew from NYC to Israel to be arraigned in court, and was taken directly to hospital.

Rabbi Pinto Reportedly Suffers Heart Attack on Flight to Israel

Supporters of Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto to Protest Outside Court

Demonstration to support Pinto's hyperbolic claims of innocence for his alleged involvement in multiple corruption cases.

Supporters of Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto to Protest Outside Court

Rabbi Pinto 'Taking Revenge' on Policeman in Bribery Scandal?

Rabbi at the center of corruption scandal claims officer he attempted to bribe violated the law by 'playing along' with his entreaties.

Rabbi Pinto 'Taking Revenge' on Policeman in Bribery Scandal?

Menashe Arbiv Submits to Questioning in Pinto Corruption Case

Former Lahav 433 Commander still not charged in alleged role - and may have information invalidating Pinto's plea deal.

Menashe Arbiv Submits to Questioning in Pinto Corruption Case

Attorneys Flee After Rabbi Pinto Violates Plea Bargain

Longtime representation in major bribery case requests to withdraw, after Pinto's interview with major media crosses legal lines.

Attorneys Flee After Rabbi Pinto Violates Plea Bargain

Hundreds Pray for Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto

Followers of the Shuvu Yisrael sect gather in Bulgaria to pray for positive verdict in corruption case.

Hundreds Pray for Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto

Rabbi Pinto Agrees to Plea Bargain Agreement

Controversial rabbi accused of bribery signs deal to testify against former senior police officer Menashe Arbiv.

Rabbi Pinto Agrees to Plea Bargain Agreement

Report: Wife of Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto Missing in Argentina

Wife of corruption-linked kabbalist disappears from Buenos Aires medical center, officials say.

Report: Wife of Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto Missing in Argentina

Rabbi Pinto is the 'Most Persecuted in this Generation'

Controversial Rabbi returns to Israel to testify in corruption case, claims he is the victim of injustice.

Rabbi Pinto is the 'Most Persecuted in this Generation'

Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto to Testify in Arbiv Bribery Case

Both corruption cases, which have captivated Israeli media, to finally move forward as Rabbi Pinto brought in from US.

Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto to Testify in Arbiv Bribery Case

US Involvement in Rabbi Pinto Corruption Case Revealed

FBI investigation into Congressman led to corruption allegations against top Israeli officers.

US Involvement in Rabbi Pinto Corruption Case Revealed

Call to Put Influential Rabbi on Trial

Minister calls to put Rabbi Pinto on trial. Rabbi allegedly tried to bribe top officers. FBI investigating separate charges.

Call to Put Influential Rabbi on Trial

Officer Suspected of Receiving Bribes from Influential Rabbi

A senior police officer is suspected of receiving bribes by Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto, one of Israel’s most influential rabbis.

Officer Suspected of Receiving Bribes from Influential Rabbi