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Back to Sinai with Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi

When It’s Time to Change, Don’t Wait

 Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi shares a powerful lesson from Pesach about acting without delay. When you're stuck in a bad place, spiritually or emotionally, waiting might not help. Sometimes, you just have to move—right now. This episode explores why immediate change is sometimes the only option and how Pesach teaches us to break free before it’s too late.


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