Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto - RIF

06/09/2026

31/08/2026

How do we completely wash away our past mistakes and start anew for the New Year?

In Episode 31 of the Shuva Israel Podcast, Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto, Shlita, shares a deep Kabbalistic and halachic concept regarding the month of Elul.
A kosher mikveh requires a minimum of 40 seahs of water, which mathematically breaks down to exactly 960 units (logs) of volume. Strikingly, the 40 days from Rosh Chodesh Elul to Yom Kippur consist of exactly 960 hours. Just as a physical mikveh purifies the body in 960 units of water, Elul is a "Mikveh of Time" that purifies our souls in 960 hours.

The Rabbi also shares a deeply moving message on family dynamics: if you want to see your children succeed and overcome challenges, put away the criticism and shouting. A parent’s heartfelt prayers and tears have the spiritual power to break negative decrees and open the gates of heaven for their children.
Watch the full episode to prepare your heart and soul for Rosh Hashanah.

28/08/2026

27/08/2026

How do we completely erase the spiritual baggage of our past?

In Episode 30 of the Shuva Israel Podcast, Rabbi Yoel Moshe Raphael Pinto, Shlita, and Rabbi Meir Eliyahu Pinto, Shlita, share an incredible insight from the Jerusalem Talmud.
In halacha, a complete entity (a Bria) is so significant that it can never be nullified in a mixture. However, the Jerusalem Talmud notes that a Bria is indeed nullified if it is mixed with 965 times its volume.
The Sages teach that man is a Bria—a complete creation—and our deeply ingrained habits can feel impossible to nullify. But the period of Elul and the High Holidays consists of exactly 965 spiritual hours of mercy. When we immerse our minds, hearts, and actions into this holy period, our past deficiencies are completely nullified and dissolved, leaving us pure and reborn.
Watch the full episode to discover the mathematical and spiritual secrets of the High Holiday season.
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18/08/2026

Are you waiting for G-d's blessings to fall into your lap, or are you ready to earn them? In this profound sermon, Rabbi Moshe Yoel Pinto, shlita unpacks the famous Chassidic parable of "the King is in the field" during the month of Elul. Discover why G-d is found specifically in the field—the place of hard spiritual labor—and how Abraham our forefather's devotion to the mitzvah of Eruv Tavshilin teaches us never to rely on free spiritual gifts, but to actively build our own connection to the Divine.
• The deep spiritual meaning of "the King is in the field" in the month of Elul
• Why Abraham chose to perform Eruv Tavshilin before it was even commanded
• The difference between G-d's sanctified Shabbat and the human-sanctified holidays
Watch this video until the end to discover how to actively claim your spiritual abundance.

04/08/2026

Are you struggling to break free from your spiritual blockages before Rosh Hashanah? In this profound lesson, Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto, shlita reveals how the upcoming month of Elul offers a gateway to eternal blessings through sincere repentance. Discover the ancient Kabbalistic connection between the first winter of Adam HaRishon and why sunset holds the power of spiritual purification, and learn why the evil inclination fights us hardest in the exact areas where we possess the greatest potential for holiness.
• How Adam HaRishon's fear of winter created the spiritual power of sunset
• Why the Tabernacle of Shiloh was destroyed in the territory of Joseph
• The secret of "Teshuvah" (repentance) as a gateway for your descendants
Watch until the very end to understand how to prepare your soul for the Days of Judgment.

04/08/2026

The Secret to Finding Your G-d-Given Soulmate

Are you struggling with unanswered prayers, dating failures, or intellectual doubts? In this exceptionally deep class, Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto, shlita reveals how to prepare your soul for Rosh Hashanah as we enter the holy month of Elul. Discover the secret of how a simple laborer, Rabbi Akiva, unlocked his spiritual greatness by judging his employer favorably, why intellectual belief is a dangerous trap, and how G-d orchestrates dating failures to guide you to your true destined soulmate.
• The Kabbalistic secret of Elul: Correcting your imperfect deeds
• How Rabbi Akiva silenced his heavenly accusers through radical empathy
• The mystery of soulmates: Why failed dates are actually progress
Watch until the very end to prepare your soul for the Days of Judgment.

26/07/2026

On Motza'ei Tisha B'Av, as we transition from mourning to hope, how do we prepare ourselves for the final redemption?
In Episode 29 of the Shuva Israel Podcast, Rabbi Yoel Moshe Raphael Pinto, Shlita, shares a deep Kabbalistic insight from the Arizal regarding the Talmudic master Rava. Though Rava's soul originated in the dark spiritual "shells" of S***m through Abraham's nephew, Lot, it was brought into holiness because of the pure intentions (Lishmah) of Lot's daughters.
This profound background explains Rava's unique daily prayers of humility and his life's message: that Torah study and mitzvot are only sustainable when performed purely for the sake of Heaven.
The Rabbi also shares the halachic beauty of why a groom is exempt from the Shema on his wedding night, showing how Torah prioritizes peace of mind and trust in God over anxiety.
Watch this episode for a unique blend of Jewish law, history, and Kabbalah.
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19/07/2026

How do we transform our perspective during times of spiritual hardship?
In Episode 28 of the Shuva Israel Podcast, Rabbi Yoel Moshe Raphael Pinto, Shlita, shares a beautiful mathematical and spiritual insight: the difference in gematria between the Shabbat of Vision (Chazon) and the Shabbat of Comfort (Nachamu) is exactly 32—the numerical value of the word Lev (Heart). This teaches us that the path from distress to comfort is paved entirely within our own hearts and minds.
In this episode, the Rabbi also addresses the complex spiritual mechanics behind the destruction of the Temple, the immense power of Esau’s parental honor, and why Shabbat remains our ultimate sanctuary in exile.
Watch the full episode to discover practical tools for personal transformation and spiritual resilience.
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17/07/2026

📜 Daily Torah Study & Segulah ✨ | Friday, 3rd of Av
According to the beautiful custom of the honorable Admor, we read 5 specific verses from the Book of Devarim (Deuteronomy) daily, followed by a powerful Segulah (spiritual remedy) for blessing and success.
Today's reading continues in Parashat Devarim (Deuteronomy 2:25–29). G-d promises to place the fear of the Israelites upon all the surrounding nations. Yet, despite having ultimate divine backing and the command to conquer, Moses teaches us a profound lesson in Jewish ethics: he sends messengers of peace first. He politely asks King Sihon for safe passage, offering to pay for all food and water. This teaches us that even when we are strong, peace must always be our first resort! 🕊️🤝
📖 Today’s Verses:
{25} "This day I will begin to put the dread of you and the fear of you upon the peoples everywhere under heaven, who, when they hear the report of you, shall tremble and be in anguish because of you."
{26} "And I sent messengers out of the wilderness of Kedemoth to Sihon king of Heshbon with words of peace, saying:"
{27} "'Let me pass through your land; I will go only by the road, I will turn neither to the right hand nor to the left."
{28} "You shall sell me food for money, that I may eat; and give me water for money, that I may drink; just let me pass through on my feet—"
{29} "as the children of Esau who dwell in Seir, and the Moabites who dwell in Ar, did for me—until I cross the Jordan into the land which the LORD our God is giving us.'"
🌾 Daily Segulah for Success & Livelihood:
It is a great daily merit to read this verse from Parashat Ki Teitzei. It speaks of the commandment of Shikchah (forgotten produce). It is a daily reminder that providing unintentional charity for the vulnerable—the stranger, the orphan, and the widow—is the ultimate conduit for drawing God’s blessing upon all of our endeavors:
"When you reap your harvest in your field and forget a sheaf in the field, you shall not go back to get it; it shall be for the stranger, the orphan, and the widow, so that the LORD your God may bless you in all the work of your hands." (Deuteronomy 24:19)
Wishing you all a day of peace, abundant blessings, and a beautiful Shabbat Shalom! 🕯️🍷🙏