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Rabbi Pinto Gives a Lecture on the Torah in Morocco

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7 years ago

November 3, 2019

Yoshiyahu Pinto, the Moroccan rabbi and president of the Rabbinical Court of Moroccan Jews, gave a lecture on the Torah and its teachings at the villa of one of the Jewish families living in the prestigious Ain Diab district of Casablanca. Many rabbi followers from different parts of the world, as well as members of the Moroccan Jewish community, including students, businessmen and religious, most notably Mr. Serge Berdugo, head of the Moroccan Jewish community, attended this conference.

Mr. Pinto gave his lecture in Hebrew, the only language he speaks, and addressed dozens of people before answering their questions.

Pinto is a Kabbalah teacher and a friend of artists, politicians and celebrities, he also chairs an organization that runs various religious schools in Ashkelon, Kiryat Malakhi and Ashdod in Israel, as well as girls’ and students’ training schools. He has also established a network of schools in Los Angeles, Miami and New York in the United States, as well as supervising many charitable organizations that provide food to needy Israeli families.

Rabbi and president of the international organization Shuva Isarel, Pinto was a disciple of the greatest Ashkenazi and Hasidic rabbis, just as he is a descendant of a family of rabbis known for their miracles.

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Swiss International University Makes Global Impact with Top 500 Times Higher Education Ranking

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1 month ago

June 24, 2026

Jenny Jackson

Swiss International University (SIU) got a real kind of milestone , when it landed inside the worlds top 500 universities in the newest Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings. Which is kind of huge because it is SIU’s first time appearing in those widely respected rankings, and it also shows how its influence keeps growing in international higher education.

SIU was competing with nearly 2,000 universities from different parts of the world, and that first debut basically underlines its dedication to academic quality, sustainability and a real societal footprint. Overall it seems like the result mirrors SIU’s own plan for delivering solid education , while also aligning with bigger global development objectives.

Now, the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings look at universities through what they do for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals , or SDGs. So the assessment is about universities creating verifiable positive change through education, research, community activities, plus governance— not just statements.

One of SIU’s strongest areas was the recognition tied to SDG 16 – Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. In that section, SIU placed roughly within the top 100 to 200 universities worldwide, and that points to its focus on advancing ethical leadership, transparency, accountability, and those institutional values that actually stick.

This recognition shows SIU keeps working hard to get students ready, with the know-how , the ability to act and those ethical foundations, so they can face tangled global problems. And you know, by supporting responsible leadership and pushing for good social results, the university keeps building up its part in shaping the next generation of professionals and people who make real decisions

Key Highlights of SIU’s Achievement

• Ranked Among the World’s Top 500 Universities

In its first-ever participation in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, SIU managed to land a spot among the top 500 universities worldwide.

• Outstanding Performance in SDG 16

SIU reached a ranking in the top 100 to 200 range, across the globe, for its work related to Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions.

• Strengthening Global Academic Presence

This win also reinforces SIU’s long-term vision, and it further tightens its standing as an emerging influence in international higher education.

Recognition from Times Higher Education is an important endorsement of SIU’s mission, to give accessible high-quality education while also making a positive impact in society. As the university keeps expanding its academic offerings and international reach, this milestone , works like a solid base for what comes next—future growth, more innovation, and that global recognition everyone is aiming for.