Singing His Praises
Singing His Praises I was once asked to arrange a dinner on behalf of a charity organization. I reserved a large, majestic hall which could fit the numerous guests. Attention was paid to each detail of the event, so that the maximum benefit would be gained. With a lavish meal and a splendid ambiance, the […]
Coming Home
Coming Home One of my disciples was originally distant from a Torah lifestyle. But Hashem obviously did not give up on him. He therefore sent a serious illness his way. In the wake of this malady, my disciple awoke from his wayward ways and made his way back to his roots. I remember that when […]
The Curative Powers of Faith
The Curative Powers of Faith While on a trip to Montreal, I was delighted to hear various accounts of miracles and salvations which occurred to people there, or their ancestors, in the merit of my grandfather, the tzaddik, Rabbi Chaim Pinto, zy”a. I was greatly inspired by these tales of wonder. The Tzaddik, Rabbi Chaim […]
The Long Arm of Faith
The Long Arm of Faith When I was on a visit to Montreal, a man came to see me with his arm in a cast. He related that he had experienced a serious accident and his arm had been irreversibly injured. The doctors informed him that he had to have it amputated. “Rebbi,” he cried […]
Seeing Salvation
Seeing Salvation On the 5th of Elul, 2006, the day of Father’s hilula, zy”a, I received the following letter from Mr. Nissim Brown, may Hashem protect him, who lives in Netanya: Dear Rabbi David Pinto, shlita, I write you this letter upon the recommendation of Rabbi Eliyahu Sitbon. I hope I am not imposing too […]
Healing
“He said: If you hearken diligently to the voice of Hashem, your G-d, and do what is virtuous in His eyes, listen to His commandments and observe all His decrees, then all the illnesses that I placed in Egypt, I will not bring upon you, for I am Hashem, your Healer” (Shemot 15:26) “You shall […]
An Attack of Appreciation
An Attack of Appreciation The following story was sent to our office in France by Mrs. Chana Keren, who lives in Israel: In March 2008, my daughter awoke one night in a cold sweat on account of a nightmare. She had seen herself lying in an ambulance, bruised and bloodied. The next morning, I called […]
A Journey Back to His Roots
A Journey Back to His Roots An irreligious Jew who lived in France was preparing for a trip to Pakistan with a number of friends. This is a country categorically unfriendly toward the Jews, to say the least. When I was informed of his plans, and being aware of the real dangers to his life […]
Hearing Is Believing
Hearing Is Believing A young talmid chacham once asked me to bless him and his family for success. For some reason, I singled out the oldest son and asked the father, “What is his name?” The father told it to me. “And how are his ears?” I continued. “Baruch Hashem. He has no problem, as […]
Prediction of Reprieve
Prediction of Reprieve When I was in Bnei Brak, two women came to ask for my blessing concerning their respective problems. The first walked in. Before she would open her mouth, I asked, “What’s with your husband’s stomach?” The woman was shocked beyond words. She had come explicitly to tell me about his stomach problems, […]
An Avowed Believer
An Avowed Believer On the 10th of Adar, 1985, I had the merit of officiating as sandek in Paris, at the brit of the son of my devoted disciple, Rabbi David Cohen. The mohel, Dr. Attias, stood up and related the following tale: Two weeks ago, my friend came to Rabbi David Pinto, shlita, to […]
Heavenly Healing
Heavenly Healing A famous philanthropist, well-known for his acts on behalf of Torah and chessed, found himself in a very difficult situation. His twenty-two year old son reached the age of marriage and was considered a genius in his yeshiva. Suddenly, he was struck with a mental illness, which intensified from day to day. He […]
