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| Pinto descends from a centuries-old ] family from ], and speaks only Hebrew.<ref name=JDF/> On his father's side, he is the great-grandson of ], a revered Moroccan ];<ref name="sageofmanhattan">{{cite|last=Handwerker|first=Haim|title=The Sage of Manhattan|date=May 26, 2006|journal=].}}</ref><ref name="rabbinotafraid">{{cite web|first=Yair|last=Ettinger|url=http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/news/a-rabbi-not-afraid-to-deviate-1.265442|title=A rabbi not afraid to deviate|date=March 29, 2010|accessdate=September 27, 2010|work=]}}</ref> on his mother's side, he is the grandson of Rabbi Yisrael Abuhatzeira, better known as the ].<ref name="sageofmanhattan"/> | Pinto descends from a centuries-old ] family from ], and speaks only Hebrew.<ref name=JDF/> On his father's side, he is the great-grandson of ], a revered Moroccan ];<ref name="sageofmanhattan">{{cite|last=Handwerker|first=Haim|title=The Sage of Manhattan|date=May 26, 2006|journal=].}}</ref><ref name="rabbinotafraid">{{cite web|first=Yair|last=Ettinger|url=http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/news/a-rabbi-not-afraid-to-deviate-1.265442|title=A rabbi not afraid to deviate|date=March 29, 2010|accessdate=September 27, 2010|work=]}}</ref> on his mother's side, he is the grandson of Rabbi Yisrael Abuhatzeira, better known as the ].<ref name="sageofmanhattan"/> | ||
| Pinto is a leader in the Jewish community of New York City<ref name="realdeal"/><ref name="rabbinotafraid"/><ref name="jerusalempost">{{cite web|last=Mandel|first=Jonah|url=http://www.jpost.com/Home/Article.aspx?id=189648|title=Celestial Celebrity|date=October 1, 2010|accessdate=October 1, 2010|work=]}}</ref> who has established a network of ] in ], as well as in ], ], and New York City.<ref name="sageofmanhattan"/><ref name="rabbinotafraid"/> In his early 20s, Pinto founded his first Shuva Israel yeshiva in ].<ref name="jerusalempost"/> Presently the center has four synagogues serving more than 1,200 worshipers, a yeshiva with over 300 full-time students, and a soup kitchen that provides 3,000 meals a day.<ref name="jerusalempost"/> In October 2010, Pinto led thousands of individuals to ], for an annual pilgrimage in homage of ], who is honored among Jews for his book ''],''{{Citation needed|date=November 2010}} and revered in Silistra for giving his life to save the town from a plague in 1826.<ref name="jerusalempost"/> | Pinto is a leader in the Jewish community of New York City, with presence in a $28.5 Million dollar synagogue<ref name="realdeal"/><ref name="rabbinotafraid"/><ref name="jerusalempost">{{cite web|last=Mandel|first=Jonah|url=http://www.jpost.com/Home/Article.aspx?id=189648|title=Celestial Celebrity|date=October 1, 2010|accessdate=October 1, 2010|work=]}}</ref> who has established a network of ] in ], as well as in ], ], and New York City.<ref name="sageofmanhattan"/><ref name="rabbinotafraid"/> In his early 20s, Pinto founded his first Shuva Israel yeshiva in ].<ref name="jerusalempost"/> Presently the center has four synagogues serving more than 1,200 worshipers, a yeshiva with over 300 full-time students, and a soup kitchen that provides 3,000 meals a day.<ref name="jerusalempost"/> In October 2010, Pinto led thousands of individuals to ], for an annual pilgrimage in homage of ], who is honored among Jews for his book ''],''{{Citation needed|date=November 2010}} and revered in Silistra for giving his life to save the town from a plague in 1826.<ref name="jerusalempost"/> | ||
| == Business career == | == Business career == | ||
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| Despite having no formal business background,<ref name="realdeal"/> a number of prominent Israeli and ] businessmen have visited Pinto for consultation on business and personal matters,<ref name="dailyfinance">{{cite web|last=Berkovici|first=Jeff|url=http://www.dailyfinance.com/story/the-mysterious-rabbi-who-gave-lebron-james-business-advice/19588376/|title=The Mysterious Rabbi Who Gave LeBron James Business Advice|date=August 1, 2010|accessdate=September 27, 2010|work=]: DailyFinance}}</ref> including the Israeli owner of the ] Yitzhak Tshuva, talk-show host ], famed jeweler and convicted felon ] (Jacob the Jeweler), real estate moguls, and Congressman ].<ref name="dailyfinance"/><ref name="israelinationalnews">{{cite web|first=Elad|last=Benari|url=http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/news.aspx/139557|title=Will Jewish Businessmen Invest in Israel?|date=September 8, 2010|accessdate=November 10, 2010|work=]}}</ref> In August 2010, ] was reported to have met with for business consultations, for which he allegedly made a "six-figure payment".<ref name="dailyfinance"/> | Despite having no formal business background,<ref name="realdeal"/> a number of prominent Israeli and ] businessmen have visited Pinto for consultation on business and personal matters,<ref name="dailyfinance">{{cite web|last=Berkovici|first=Jeff|url=http://www.dailyfinance.com/story/the-mysterious-rabbi-who-gave-lebron-james-business-advice/19588376/|title=The Mysterious Rabbi Who Gave LeBron James Business Advice|date=August 1, 2010|accessdate=September 27, 2010|work=]: DailyFinance}}</ref> including the Israeli owner of the ] Yitzhak Tshuva, talk-show host ], famed jeweler and convicted felon ] (Jacob the Jeweler), real estate moguls, and Congressman ].<ref name="dailyfinance"/><ref name="israelinationalnews">{{cite web|first=Elad|last=Benari|url=http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/news.aspx/139557|title=Will Jewish Businessmen Invest in Israel?|date=September 8, 2010|accessdate=November 10, 2010|work=]}}</ref> In August 2010, ] was reported to have met with for business consultations, for which he allegedly made a "six-figure payment".<ref name="dailyfinance"/> | ||
| Politicians and businessmen who have visited Pinto in Israel include attorney (and former Justice Minister) ], |
Politicians and businessmen who have visited Pinto in Israel include attorney (and former Justice Minister) ], former Bank of Israel governor ],<ref name="sageofmanhattan"/> and Israeli soccer star ].<ref>{{cite web|first=Moshe|last=Boker|url=http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/sports/soccer-luzon-won-t-let-coach-bolt-u21s-1.228403|title=Soccer/Luzon won't let coach bolt U21s|date=August 29, 2007|accessdate=September 27, 2010|work=]}}</ref> | ||
| Because of Pinto's influence, he has been called the "rabbi to the business stars".<ref>{{cite web|author=Luisa Yanez and Jaweed Kaleem|url=http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/08/11/1769784/tmz-miami-heats-lebron-james-hires.html|title=Report: LeBron James hires rabbi|date=August 11, 2010|accessdate=November 10, 2010|work=]}}</ref> | Because of Pinto's influence, he has been called the "rabbi to the business stars".<ref>{{cite web|author=Luisa Yanez and Jaweed Kaleem|url=http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/08/11/1769784/tmz-miami-heats-lebron-james-hires.html|title=Report: LeBron James hires rabbi|date=August 11, 2010|accessdate=November 10, 2010|work=]}}</ref> | ||
Revision as of 18:36, 26 November 2010
| RabbiYoshiyahu Yosef Pinto | |
|---|---|
| Personal life | |
| Born | 1973 |
| Nationality | Israeli |
| Parent | Haim Pinto (father) |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Judaism |
Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto (born 1973) is an Israeli Jewish spiritual leader and Kabbalist who lives in New York City.
Pinto descends from a centuries-old rabbinic family from Morocco, and speaks only Hebrew. On his father's side, he is the great-grandson of Chaim Pinto, a revered Moroccan sage; on his mother's side, he is the grandson of Rabbi Yisrael Abuhatzeira, better known as the Baba Sali.
Pinto is a leader in the Jewish community of New York City, with presence in a $28.5 Million dollar synagogue who has established a network of yeshivas in Israel, as well as in Los Angeles, Miami, and New York City. In his early 20s, Pinto founded his first Shuva Israel yeshiva in Ashdod, Israel. Presently the center has four synagogues serving more than 1,200 worshipers, a yeshiva with over 300 full-time students, and a soup kitchen that provides 3,000 meals a day. In October 2010, Pinto led thousands of individuals to Silistra, Bulgaria, for an annual pilgrimage in homage of Eliezer Papo, who is honored among Jews for his book Pele Yoetz, and revered in Silistra for giving his life to save the town from a plague in 1826.
Business career
Despite having no formal business background, a number of prominent Israeli and Jewish-American businessmen have visited Pinto for consultation on business and personal matters, including the Israeli owner of the Plaza Hotel Yitzhak Tshuva, talk-show host Donny Deutsch, famed jeweler and convicted felon Jacob Arabo (Jacob the Jeweler), real estate moguls, and Congressman Anthony Weiner. In August 2010, LeBron James was reported to have met with for business consultations, for which he allegedly made a "six-figure payment".
Politicians and businessmen who have visited Pinto in Israel include attorney (and former Justice Minister) Yaakov Neeman, former Bank of Israel governor Jacob Frenkel, and Israeli soccer star Guy Levy.
Because of Pinto's influence, he has been called the "rabbi to the business stars".
References
- ^ Nathan-Kazis, Josh (June 23, 2010). "Charismatic Moroccan Kabbalist Draws Crowds And Questions". The Jewish Daily Forward. Retrieved September 27, 2010.
- ^ Elkies, Lauren (April 30, 2008). "Rabbi Pinto Blesses the Deal". The Real Deal. Retrieved September 27, 2010.
- ^ Handwerker, Haim (May 26, 2006), "The Sage of Manhattan", Haaretz.
- ^ Ettinger, Yair (March 29, 2010). "A rabbi not afraid to deviate". Haaretz. Retrieved September 27, 2010.
- ^ Mandel, Jonah (October 1, 2010). "Celestial Celebrity". Jerusalem Post. Retrieved October 1, 2010.
- ^ Berkovici, Jeff (August 1, 2010). "The Mysterious Rabbi Who Gave LeBron James Business Advice". AOL: DailyFinance. Retrieved September 27, 2010.
- Benari, Elad (September 8, 2010). "Will Jewish Businessmen Invest in Israel?". Israel National News. Retrieved November 10, 2010.
- Boker, Moshe (August 29, 2007). "Soccer/Luzon won't let coach bolt U21s". Haaretz. Retrieved September 27, 2010.
- Luisa Yanez and Jaweed Kaleem (August 11, 2010). "Report: LeBron James hires rabbi". Miami Herald. Retrieved November 10, 2010.
Further reading
- Cowan, Allison Leigh. "A Short Second Life for a Building With History" in The New York Times, August 23, 2010.