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Five facts on Superman’s Jewish immigrant origins and James Gunn’s reboot
Superman has always been an immigrant, and, by extension, a Jewish immigrant, long before today’s culture wars. Gunn’s film merely foregrounds a theme embedded in the hero’s DNA since 1938.
High-precision radiocarbon tests shift Huqoq’s mosaic synagogue to the late 4th century CE
The War at Home: Reservist Wives Fight Their Own Battle
Rabbi Yoel Pinto: “If a person knew the value of their soul, they wouldn’t sin”
Openly antisemitic law student with prize-winning white nationalist essay has Jewish ancestry
Preston Damsky made headlines for writing an essay arguing for the revokation of voting writes for non-white people.
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.
Jewish QB Jake Retzlaff cleared of civil rape allegations, eyes transfer amid BYU’s consensual sex
With his legal case dismissed and a potential suspension looming, Retzlaff is now looking to continue his career elsewhere.
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.
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.
Amid the weight of Israel's Hamas, Iran wars, adult Jews need 'camp' to let it go - opinion
For one delicious day, I could just let go and be. Be the Pam who likes to dance, the Pam who loves s’mores, the Pam who is not in charge of anyone or anything.
Stones and stories: The life of a veteran family of Jerusalem's Old City
Residing steps away from the Temple Mount for near 50 years, the Ilans are well acquainted with life in the Old City of Jerusalem.
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.
