Amid a challenging period for the Jewish people, with the war against Iran looming large, Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto delivered a powerful address, calling on his followers to strengthen trust between one another.
In his words, Rabbi Pinto emphasized the growing sense of suspicion within society:
“A man sits in synagogue, and everyone looks at each other with suspicion. One thinks this, another thinks that. Suddenly - there’s no trust. But trust is the foundation of everything. Without it, everything collapses. Without trust, even you yourself become nothing - an inner void.”
He explained that a person’s spiritual world is built on the ability to believe - in others, in goodness, and in God:
“If you lose trust, you can’t learn, you can’t grow, you can’t exist. You merely appear to be alive, but you’re missing true vitality.”
Rabbi Pinto clarified that simplicity is not foolishness:
“Simplicity is not stupidity. It’s wisdom rooted in the heart. A person must believe there are good people, that faith exists, that truth exists. One must seek trustworthy people, the right places, the rare calm in a noisy world.”
Still, he urged discretion alongside trust:
“Act wisely - know when to speak and when to remain silent. Not everything needs to be said. But within your heart - live with trust. Without it, you begin to collapse. Not from the outside - but from within. You rot from the inside while still breathing.”
He concluded with a stark warning:
“A person must live with mutual trust. Without it, he begins to destroy himself. He doesn’t fall because of the world - but because of his own self.”
This article was written in cooperation with Shuva Israel