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Back to Sinai with Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi
The Boy Who Traded Diamonds for Candy
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In this episode, Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi tells a moving mashal about a boy who trades his inheritance of diamonds for a piece of candy—only because he doesn’t understand their value. With this story, Rabbi Rahimi reminds us of our true worth as Jews and the spiritual power each of us holds. Don’t trade your potential for fleeting pleasures. Learn how to hold onto what really matters.
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