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Back to Sinai with Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi
Why Life’s Challenges Are Gifts in Disguise
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Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi explores how life’s everyday challenges, even small inconveniences, can be powerful spiritual tools. Through this class, he shares how difficulties we face—like finding the wrong coin in our pocket or missing a parking spot—are seen in Torah teachings as a gift from Hashem. These moments, however small, help lighten the weight of our missteps. Join Rabbi Rahimi as he offers a fresh perspective on handling life’s bumps with purpose and gratitude.
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