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Back to Sinai with Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi

Drastic Change Starts With Us

Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi delivers a powerful wake-up call following recent tragedies in Israel. In this talk, he shares why spiritual action and personal change are the most urgent responses to attacks on Jewish lives. Listen to understand the deep responsibility we all carry and why now is the time for real transformation.


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  • How to Keep Your Mind Clean in a Noisy World

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    Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi explores why keeping your thoughts clean is just as important as your actions. Based on Torah sources and the Rambam, this shiur explains how impure thoughts can block the impact of mitzvot and how staying busy with Torah and helping others is the key to protecting your mind. A powerful message on inner purity and real spiritual focus.Listen now for a fresh perspective on what it really means to live with clean thoughts and a strong connection to Hashem.Website: BacktoSinai.com and TorahAnytime.comInstagram: @backtosinaiTikTok: @backtosinai
  • What Builds Your Forever?

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    Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi explains how every mitzvah you do in this world becomes a building block for your place in the next world. Using a vivid analogy of sunflower seeds and eternity, he drives home what it means to truly prepare for Olam Haba. This talk will remind you to stay focused, keep moving, and make every action count.Website: BacktoSinai.com and TorahAnytime.comInstagram: @backtosinaiTikTok: @backtosinai
  • Why Patience Matters in Serving Hashem

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    Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi explores why patience is so important in our Avodat Hashem. Why does the Gemara highlight someone who speaks between tefillin as a serious example of wrongdoing? What does that say about self-control, urgency, and how we approach mitzvot? This shiur breaks down how even small moments of impatience can reflect bigger challenges in our service of Hashem—and how patience in prayer and in life can lead to greater mercy from Above. A powerful reminder that the way we act affects the way Hashem acts toward us.Listen now to deepen your understanding of mitzvot, savlanut, and the path to spiritual growth.Website: BacktoSinai.com and TorahAnytime.comInstagram: @backtosinaiTikTok: @backtosinai
  • When a Soul Leaves, the Room Changes

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    Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi explores the deep lessons of Parashat Chukat and the halachot of Ohel HaMet. Why does an entire house become impure when a Jewish soul leaves the body? What does that say about the power of a living Neshama? This episode unpacks the Zohar's explanation, the spiritual impact of the soul, and the lasting influence of mitzvot in daily life.Rabbi Rahimi shares a powerful story about an Israeli driver, a psychic, and the unexpected strength of Jewish holiness, even when we don’t realize it.Website: BacktoSinai.com and TorahAnytime.comInstagram: @backtosinaiTikTok: @backtosinai
  • Don’t Look Back: The Tzaddik Mindset

    00:56|
    Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi explores how a person can become a tzaddik by learning to move forward, even after wasting time. In this shiur, he reflects on the lesson behind the building and dismantling of the Mishkan, showing how every moment still holds eternal value. Learn how to stop looking back, stay focused, and use your time to grow in Torah and mitzvos.Ideal for those seeking chizuk and clarity on personal growth, teshuva, and using time wisely.Website: BacktoSinai.com and TorahAnytime.comInstagram: @backtosinaiTikTok: @backtosinai
  • Being Patient Is the Key

    18:53|
    In this powerful shiur, Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi explores the downfall of Korach and the root cause behind it: impatience. Learn how jealousy and a lack of self-control led to total loss—and how patience can help you avoid destructive choices in your own life.He also introduces a special initiative for anyone who commits to learning Sefer Chofetz Chaim daily. Participants can submit names for tefillah at the kever of the Manchester Rosh Yeshiva, and even receive a free sefer.To join, email Yaakovrahimi@gmail.com.Website: BacktoSinai.com and TorahAnytime.comInstagram: @backtosinaiTikTok: @backtosinai
  • The Power of Clean Speech

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    Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi shares how avoiding lashon hara—negative speech—can bring deep spiritual protection and real change. In this talk, he explains the impact of daily learning from the Daily Companion, a short, practical guide to guarding speech. With stories from across the world—couples finding peace, families seeing miracles, and communities feeling blessing—this episode invites you to take on one small daily habit that could change everything.Website: BacktoSinai.com and TorahAnytime.comInstagram: @backtosinaiTikTok: @backtosinai
  • Why Your Mitzvah Matters to Hashem

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    Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi shares a powerful message about personal connection with Hashem. Through the words of the Rambam and a story of a father visiting his son in yeshiva, he explains why your mitzvot aren’t just part of the crowd—they’re personal. Hashem isn’t looking for copies. He’s looking for you. Every act you do carries unique value because it comes from you. Listen and be reminded why your avodah truly matters.Website: BacktoSinai.com | TorahAnytime.comInstagram: @backtosinaiTikTok: @backtosinai
  • When Tragedy Strikes, Silence Isn’t an Option

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    Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi shares a clear and powerful message about how we must respond when the Jewish people face tragedy. Drawing from the words of the Rambam, this episode explains why denial, politics, or casual commentary are not the Torah’s path. Instead, the Rambam calls for a public outcry, teshuvah, and serious reflection. Listen to understand the Torah’s approach to communal pain and how we are meant to respond—not with detachment, but with purpose and responsibility.Website: BacktoSinai.com and TorahAnytime.comInstagram: @backtosinaiTikTok: @backtosinai