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Why Prayer Still Matters

Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi explores the meaningful question: if everything Hashem does is ultimately for the good, why do we pray? This class explains that tefila isn’t about changing God’s plan but about changing ourselves. Discover how challenges and prayer help us grow, strengthen our relationship with Hashem, and bring deeper awareness into our daily lives.


Listen now to understand the real purpose of prayer and the spiritual strength it offers.


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