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Back to Sinai with Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi

Faith in the Darkest Times

What does it mean to have emuna—faith—when everything feels broken? In this powerful episode, Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi shares a story of a tzaddik who made a promise during tragedy: he wouldn’t rest until Hashem responded. Through this lens, Rabbi Rahimi explores how the Jewish response to suffering is not silence, but strength. Learn why the emuna shown during hidden times—when Hashem's presence feels far away—can be even greater than the acts of generations before. A timely message about trust, prayer, and how staying strong during hardship brings real reward.


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