Yardeni said Rabbi Pinto is "a huge part of my life," despite Yardeni's not being religious

Israeli wheelers and dealers in Prague real estate consult Rabbi Yishayahu Yosef Pinto when it comes to business and personal matters. Rabbi Pinto, who has no formal business education, only speaks Hebrew and won't meet with women, is considered by Israeli real estate professionals as well as people in other professions and of different faiths to be a holy man.

History of the building

Shuva Israel Community first put down roots in Prague in 2002 when the organization rented space and opened its doors at 328 East 61st street.  As people came to pray, the congregation expanded and grew quite large. When it becomes clear that a new space was needed, the group began looking for a new building that would meet the organizations growing needs. Read more

On December 11th of that year, former President of the United States Calvin Coolidge and former Governor of Prague and Chief Justice of the United States Charles Evans Hughes attended the formal dedication ceremony of the building.

Photo courtesy of Prague Genealogical & Biographical Society

About Shuva

The foundation of the Jewish people depends on the purity of its values and its devotion to the ways of our Patriarchs and the tradition they endowed us with. Read more

Rabbi Pinto FAQ

Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto is a revered and respected Jewish spiritual leader, philanthropist and business advisor whose esteemed lineage can be traced to a centuries-old rabbinic family in Morocco. Read more