Back to Sinai with Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi
Religion & Spirituality Podcasts
Welcome to the "Back to Sinai with Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi" podcast, where we explore the timeless wisdom of the Torah with one of the most highly respected and influential rabbis of our time.
Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi is a graduate of Deal Yeshiva and a prominent scholar of the Lakewood Yeshiva, with deep ties to some of the most revered figures in the Jewish community.
He has played a crucial role in the Mishna Berura Tiferet project, a collection of Sephardic commentary on the Mishna Berura.
In addition to his scholarly pursuits, Rabbi Rahimi is actively involved in organizations such as Chazaq, Torah Anytime, NCSY, BJX, and Partners in Torah, where he shares his insights and guidance with people from all walks of life.
Join us on the "Back to Sinai with Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi" podcast as we delve into the rich teachings of the Torah and seek guidance and inspiration from one of the most respected and learned voices in the Jewish community.
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Welcome to the "Back to Sinai with Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi" podcast, where we explore the timeless wisdom of the Torah with one of the most highly respected and influential rabbis of our time. Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi is a graduate of Deal Yeshiva and a prominent scholar of the Lakewood Yeshiva, with deep ties to some of the most revered figures in the Jewish community. He has played a crucial role in the Mishna Berura Tiferet project, a collection of Sephardic commentary on the Mishna Berura. In addition to his scholarly pursuits, Rabbi Rahimi is actively involved in organizations such as Chazaq, Torah Anytime, NCSY, BJX, and Partners in Torah, where he shares his insights and guidance with people from all walks of life. Join us on the "Back to Sinai with Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi" podcast as we delve into the rich teachings of the Torah and seek guidance and inspiration from one of the most respected and learned voices in the Jewish community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Language:
English
Episodes
How Forgiveness and Humility Transform Your Life
12/11/2025
: Discover how forgiveness and humility can shape your destiny in this insightful talk by Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi. Learn how acts of kindness, letting go of grudges, and avoiding negative speech can bring deep changes to your life. Through the teachings of the Gemara and a powerful story about Rav Huna’s moment in Shamayim, this episode shows how small choices can create lasting impact.
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Duration:00:02:02
Why Prayer Still Matters
12/10/2025
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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Duration:00:03:51
Every Step You Take Shapes Your Journey
12/9/2025
Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi shares an inspiring perspective on how each day is an opportunity to bring Kiddush Hashem into the world. Using the analogy of a signal map, he explains how every mitzvah, kind word, and moment of self-control leaves an eternal mark on the “map” of your life. Discover how your actions can light up your world and represent Hashem with confidence and love.
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Duration:00:02:43
Why Shabbat Is the Key to Lasting Happiness and Inner Peace
12/8/2025
Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi shares a deep lesson about the true meaning of happiness and calmness in life. In this episode, he explains how Shabbat offers a taste of Olam Haba, a perfect world without jealousy, arguments, or distractions. Rabbi Rahimi answers a common question: how can Shabbat be the most enjoyable day when so many activities are restricted? The answer lies in how Shabbat creates menuchat hanefesh, a calm mind and heart. Discover how real simcha, happiness, comes not from constant noise and activity, but from inner peace, quiet, and connection to family, prayer, and Hashem. Listen now to understand how living calmly can bring a person closer to true happiness.
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Duration:00:02:50
He Returned From Olam HaBa for Shabbat
12/5/2025
Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi teaches a moving lesson from the Gemara in Ketubot: Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi would leave the World to Come to experience Shabbat again with his family. What does this teach us? That this world—where we act, choose, and do mitzvot—is more valuable than we imagine.
Join this episode to understand why Shabbat is so powerful, and why our deeds in this world are the foundation of everything that follows.
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Duration:00:02:17
The Gift of Shabbat and Its Power
12/4/2025
Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi reveals the profound importance of Shabbat. After the golden calf, Moshe Rabbeinu taught Shabbat first—because it’s not just rest, it’s a priceless gift from Hashem.
This episode uncovers the beauty of Shabbat, the halachot we must learn to guard its holiness, and the deep spiritual opportunity hidden in every Friday night.
A meaningful class for anyone who wants to appreciate, protect, and elevate their Shabbat experience.
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Duration:00:11:26
The Secret to Real Joy Starts with Shabbat
12/3/2025
Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi explains how Shabbat creates genuine Simcha—not through noise or activity, but through stillness. In this episode, he explores the deep connection between inner peace and true happiness, and how Shabbat removes the distractions that block us from joy. Discover why the quiet of Shabbat opens space for what matters most: Hashem, family, and your own heart.
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Duration:00:02:50
The Clock Is Ticking and the Mitzvot Are Waiting
12/2/2025
Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi shares a striking mashal of a citizen wandering through the king’s palace—surrounded by priceless treasures but distracted by music, food, and art. Just like him, we live in a world filled with noise and temptations. Yet our true mission is simple: gather as many mitzvot as we can while we’re here.
This episode highlights the urgency of our life’s purpose and reminds us that every moment matters. Life is short. The opportunity is now.
Listen, reflect, and stay focused on what truly counts.
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Duration:00:03:21
Bringing Hashem Into Your Day
12/1/2025
In this uplifting shiur, Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi explains why mentioning Yetziat Mitzrayim each day is essential for building emunah. By recognizing that everything we have comes from Hashem, we learn to live with clarity, gratitude, and genuine connection. This class shows how revisiting Yetziat Mitzrayim daily strengthens the heart and keeps our spiritual awareness alive amid life’s noise.
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Duration:00:02:07
Lost in the Fog of a Confused World
11/28/2025
Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi uncovers how today’s culture creates emotional fog, jealousy, and confusion—robbing people of clarity and healthy self-worth. This talk dives into the spiritual dangers of inner darkness and how it disconnects us from our true purpose and from Hashem. A powerful message for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the chaos of this generation.
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Duration:00:01:38
The Power Behind Hashem’s Urgent Command
11/27/2025
In this week’s episode on Parashat Tzav תשפ"ה, Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi delves into why Hashem chose the word tzav—a forceful command—when addressing Aaron HaKohen. What deeper message is hidden in this choice of language, and why did even the exalted Aaron require an added push? Rabbi Rahimi reveals the profound meaning behind the korban olah, the struggle it represents, and the powerful lessons it offers about effort, sacrifice, and unwavering spiritual dedication.
Whether you are just beginning your path or already living a committed Torah life, this message speaks to every Jew.
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Duration:00:18:28
The Power of Holding Back Words
11/26/2025
Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi shares a powerful story from Lakewood about a young man who committed to avoiding lashon hara—and tracked over 100 moments of self-restraint. What began as a private kabbalah became a source of blessing for many. Learn how one person’s decision to pause before speaking turned into a channel for change and spiritual reward, based on Torah insights and the teachings of the Vilna Gaon.
This episode highlights the ripple effect of guarding your speech and the deep impact it can bring—both in this world and the next.
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Duration:00:02:25
The Torah’s Real Response to Times of Pain
11/25/2025
Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi explains how the Torah teaches us to respond when the Jewish people face tragedy. Based on the words of the Rambam, he shows that denial, politics, or casual commentary are not the Torah’s way.
The Rambam teaches that in moments of communal pain, our response must be a public outcry, teshuvah, and honest reflection.
This episode helps you understand how the Torah guides us to face difficult moments with purpose and responsibility, rather than distance or detachment.
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Duration:00:04:51
The Power You Gain When You Wait
11/24/2025
In this powerful shiur, Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi explores the downfall of Korach and the root cause behind it: impatience. Learn how jealousy and a lack of self-control led to total loss and how patience can help you avoid destructive choices in your own life.
He also introduces a special initiative for anyone who commits to learning Sefer Chofetz Chaim daily. Participants can submit names for tefillah at the kever of the Manchester Rosh Yeshiva, and even receive a free sefer.
To join, email Yaakovrahimi@gmail.com
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Duration:00:18:53
The Real Answer to Tragedy
11/21/2025
In this talk, Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi explains what a person can do when facing tragedy and confusion, both individually and as a nation. Instead of relying only on rallies or public responses to antisemitism, he teaches the Torah approach to bringing real mercy and Yeshua to the Jewish people.
Rabbi Rahimi shows how strengthening ourselves in hesed, improving Shabbat and tefillah, adding mitzvot, and increasing Torah learning can change our lives and the world. This episode offers a clear, grounded path for anyone asking what the right response is during difficult times.
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Duration:00:00:56
Hashem Never Misses Your Efforts
11/20/2025
Does what you do really matter to Hashem? In this powerful talk, Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi shares a story of a father searching for his son in a yeshiva packed with students—and how that moment reflects how Hashem sees each of us. With thousands learning, praying, and doing mitzvot around the world, it's easy to wonder if your actions count. Rabbi Rahimi reminds us: Hashem is looking for you. Every mitzvah, every tefillah, every act counts. You’re not just part of the crowd—you’re wanted, needed, and seen.
Listen now to reconnect with your purpose and remember how personal your relationship with Hashem truly is.
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Duration:00:03:14
Blessings Born From Silence
11/19/2025
Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi shares a powerful story from Lakewood about a young man who committed to avoiding lashon hara—and tracked over 100 moments of self-restraint. What started as a personal kabbalah turned into a source of blessing for many. Hear how one person’s decision to hold back words became a channel for change and spiritual reward, based on Torah insights and the teachings of the Vilna Gaon.
This episode explores the ripple effect of guarding your speech and the deep impact it can have—both in this world and the next.
Website: BacktoSinai.com and TorahAnytime.com
Instagram: @backtosinai
TikTok: @backtosinai
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Duration:00:02:25
When One Word Changes Everything
11/18/2025
In this shiur, Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi explores the deep power of one word. Using the story of Bilam, who planned to destroy Klal Yisrael with a single word, we learn how speech—just one moment of it—holds the power to build or destroy.
From the Gemara in Sanhedrin to the teachings of the Chafetz Chaim, this episode covers how careful we need to be with our words, especially during times like Tisha B’Av. Rabbi Rahimi also introduces a practical way to grow in this area: taking on the Chafetz Chaim Daily Companion.
Listeners who commit to finishing the sefer can receive a free copy and submit a name to be prayed for at the kever of the Manchester Rosh Yeshiva during the Chafetz Chaim’s yahrzeit.
To receive the book and submit your name: yaakovrahemi@gmail.com
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Duration:00:06:36
Strength in Every Step of Faith
11/17/2025
This episode explores how Emunah can guide us through life’s most difficult moments. Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi shares meaningful insights on taking responsibility, choosing positive action, and turning challenges into opportunities for spiritual and personal growth.
You will hear how moments of pain or uncertainty can lead to clarity and transformation when approached with faith. The discussion highlights the balance between accepting what we cannot control and acting with purpose where we can make a real difference.
Through practical guidance and real examples, this episode shows how our responses in times of struggle become expressions of inner strength. It encourages listeners to meet adversity with resilience, rise above circumstances, and use every test as a chance to grow and positively impact their own lives and the world around them.
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Duration:00:01:24
Winning the Battle Against the Yetzer Hara
11/14/2025
Real teshuva is not about tomorrow and it is not held back by yesterday. It begins with making the right choice today. In this episode, you will learn how halacha teaches that teshuva happens in the present moment, even if you worry you might slip again. Rabbi Yaakov Rahimi explains how focusing on what you can do right now opens the path to spiritual growth, clarity, and a stronger connection to Hashem.
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Duration:00:02:37