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Elul 2: Finding The Real “Me”
Elul 2: Finding The Real “Me”
Aug 22, 2021
37:00
The word "Elul" is an acronym for "Ani L'dodi V'Dodi Li" (I am to my beloved and my beloved is to me), which represents the relationship we are trying to build with Hashem during this auspicious time. However, before one can have a good relationship with another they must first have a healthy relationship with oneself.
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(Bonus Episode) The Concept Of VeHalachta BeDrachav
(Bonus Episode) The Concept Of VeHalachta BeDrachav
Aug 30, 2021
20:52
In Parshas Ki Savo, we are introduced to the idea of VeHalachta BeDrachav—to emulate Hashem and follow in his ways. In this bonus feature, Rabbi Stark discusses what exactly this means and if it is just a "nice" way to behave or if this is actually one of the 613 Mitzvos.
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Elul 3: Proper Values
Elul 3: Proper Values
Sep 1, 2021
30:48
Last week, the Masgiach discussed how one must "connect with themselves" before they can ever create a relationship with Hashem. Building upon that, Rabbi Stark now delves into the values one must have and how that will help them to build this relationship with Hashem which they so desperately desire.
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Rosh Hashanah: My Father, My King
Rosh Hashanah: My Father, My King
Sep 3, 2021
42:12
Rosh Hashanah is all but upon us, yet, many of us do not understand how to connect with this auspicious day. In this week's schmooze, Rabbi Stark discusses what Rosh Hashanah is all about and the emotions we are to feel during this special time.
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Aseres Yemei Teshuvah: Our Relationship With Hashem (And The Yud Gimmel Midos Of Rachamim)
Aseres Yemei Teshuvah: Our Relationship With Hashem (And The Yud Gimmel Midos Of Rachamim)
Sep 10, 2021
31:31
We are in the period of time classically known as the Aseres Yemei Teshuvah. However, the the mekubalim refer to this period as the "days of the yud gimmel midos of rachamim." Rabbi Stark discusses the importance of these days and why they are inextricably linked with the 13 midos of rachamim.
4306
Yom Kippur: Tshuvah—What Is It And How Do We Do It?
Yom Kippur: Tshuvah—What Is It And How Do We Do It?
Sep 15, 2021
36:35
During Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur davening we say that the way to have one's evil decree torn up is through "Tshuvah, Tefilah, and Tzedakah." This means that tshuvah is clearly distinguishable from tefilah and tzedakah. So what, actually, is "tshuvah" and how do we properly do it?
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Sukkos: Happiness Through Bitachon
Sukkos: Happiness Through Bitachon
Sep 24, 2021
30:51
Sukkos is the only Jewish holiday which has an additional commandment of "simcha." In this week's schmooze, Rabbi Stark discusses this additional mitzvah and its connection with the Yom Tov of Sukkos.
4308
Winter (Zman): Having Seder In Our Lives
Winter (Zman): Having Seder In Our Lives
Oct 8, 2021
41:22
As we are heading into the long, dark Winter (Zman), the seasonal feeling is one of wanting to stay "in" and self reflect. There is a lesson from the feeling the season perpetuates—and Rabbi Stark is here to help us understand what that lesson is.
4309
Tefilah 1: Forging A Relationship With Hashem
Tefilah 1: Forging A Relationship With Hashem
Oct 14, 2021
37:16
Very often, we discuss learning Torah and its significance in brining us closer to Hashem. However, Tefilah—which is not typically addressed that often—is something which we spend more time on. Thus, Rabbi Stark is discussing Tefilah and its role in our everyday life.
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*FUNDAMENTALS* Rambam’s Yud Gimmel Ikrei Emunah 8: Torah Min HaShamayim
*FUNDAMENTALS* Rambam’s Yud Gimmel Ikrei Emunah 8: Torah Min HaShamayim
Oct 19, 2021
26:34
In this week's FUNDAMENTALS, Rabbi Stark discusses the Rambam's 8th "ikrei emunah," that the Torah—and all that is contained within it—is "min hashamayim" (i.e. - given directly from Hashem with zero interference).
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Tefilah 2: Making Hashem Our Only Address
Tefilah 2: Making Hashem Our Only Address
Oct 24, 2021
37:59
Continuing with the topic of Tefilah, Rabbi Stark discusses how our Tefilos must be directed to Hashem—and Hashem alone.
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Tefilah 3: No Tefilah Goes Unanswered
Tefilah 3: No Tefilah Goes Unanswered
Oct 31, 2021
32:20
In this weeks Tefilah upload, the Mashgiach explains how—while it might not always be so clear to us—there is no such thing as a Tefilah which goes unanswered.
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Tefilah 4: An Emotional Conversation
Tefilah 4: An Emotional Conversation
Nov 4, 2021
39:34
In this weeks Tefilah segment, the Masgiach discuses how Davening is a really "just" an emotional conversation with the Ribono Shel Olam.
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Tefilah 5: Living In Crisis
Tefilah 5: Living In Crisis
Nov 16, 2021
40:26
In this weeks upload, Rabbi Stark explores how for one to properly connect through Tefilah, they must feel as though they are "in crisis."
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Tefilah 6: Why Davening Is A Standardized Script
Tefilah 6: Why Davening Is A Standardized Script
Nov 21, 2021
36:49
If Tefilah is all about forging a relationship with Hashem and has to be an emotional conversation, how can one be expected to "daven" from a standardized script?
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Chanukah: Seeing With Our Eyes Only
Chanukah: Seeing With Our Eyes Only
Nov 28, 2021
35:13
Understanding Chanukah and what one is to take out of it.
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Yosef, Yehudah And Their Ideological Differences 1 (Parshas Mikeitz)
Yosef, Yehudah And Their Ideological Differences 1 (Parshas Mikeitz)
Dec 3, 2021
34:53
Klal Yisroel has had kings—and will ultimately have a Mashiach—from both Shevet Yosef and Shevet Yehuda. In this week's Parsha discussion, the Mashgiach analyzes how their ideological differences are front and center in this week's Parsha and how this is what the underlying debate of the brothers was really about.
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Yosef, Yehudah And Their Ideological Differences 2 (Parshas Vayigash)
Yosef, Yehudah And Their Ideological Differences 2 (Parshas Vayigash)
Dec 10, 2021
40:31
Parshas Vayigash begins with the confrontation between Yosef and Yehudah, which ultimately resulted in Yosef revealing himself to his brothers. The Mashgiach examines the different philosophies of the brothers and what exactly transpired between them.
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Tefilah 7: Neshamah Or Guf, An Identity Crisis
Tefilah 7: Neshamah Or Guf, An Identity Crisis
Dec 14, 2021
34:32
Rabbi Stark discusses how Tefilah relates to the Neshamah and Guf.
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Yosef, Yehudah And Their Ideological Differences 3 (Parshas Vayechi)
Yosef, Yehudah And Their Ideological Differences 3 (Parshas Vayechi)
Dec 17, 2021
42:28
The ideological differences between Yosef and Yehudah, introduced in Parshas Mikeitz, culminate in this week's parsha. However, in Parshas Vayechi the crescendo expands to include all the Shvatim and allows one to understand the "achdus" which they had with each other.
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Tefilah 8: Why We Daven On Shabbos
Tefilah 8: Why We Daven On Shabbos
Dec 19, 2021
32:55
In this final installment of the Tefilah series, Rabbi Stark addresses an issue which has come up—based upon everything discussed in this "sugyah" of Tefilah, why do we daven on Shabbos?
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(NEW SERIES) Parsha Principles: What Is "Shovavim" (Shemos)
(NEW SERIES) Parsha Principles: What Is "Shovavim" (Shemos)
Dec 24, 2021
47:31
In Parsha Principles, a new series by Rabbi Stark, the Mashgiach goes through the weekly parsha and delves deep into the topics which we are otherwise only superficially familiar with. In this debut episode, Rabbi Stark explains what Shovavim really is and what is the "avoda" during these weeks. For more of Rabbi Stark's perspective on the topics worked on during Shovavim, click HERE for his sefer Yesod Habayis.
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Parsha Principles: The Lies Of Mitzrayim And Their Black Magic (Va'eira)
Parsha Principles: The Lies Of Mitzrayim And Their Black Magic (Va'eira)
Dec 31, 2021
36:21
In this week's Parsha Principles, Rabbi Stark discusses how Mitzrayim was actually capable of doing Black Magic. However, Black Magic is the ultimate lie which exists, the Mashgiach explains why this is so.
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Parsha Principles: The “Famous” Ramban (Bo) (Re-Release from *FUNDAMENTALS*)
Parsha Principles: The “Famous” Ramban (Bo) (Re-Release from *FUNDAMENTALS*)
Jan 7, 2022
1:01:14
In this week's Parsha Principles, Rabbi Stark learns inside the the “famous” Ramban from Parshas Bo and explains the fundamental principles of Judaism it describes.
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Parsha Principles: Az Yashir (Beshalach)
Parsha Principles: Az Yashir (Beshalach)
Jan 14, 2022
32:18
In this week's Parsha Principles, Rabbi Stark discusses the significance of Az Yashir and how its importance may even rival that of Kriyas Yam Suf itself.
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Shovavim: Marijuana—Is It Really "That" Bad?
Shovavim: Marijuana—Is It Really "That" Bad?
Jan 17, 2022
46:42
In this week's Shovavim schmooze, Rabbi Stark discusses marijuana and explains why even mere "recreational" usage goes against our purpose in this world.
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Parsha Principles: Using Your Past To Build Your Future (Yisro)
Parsha Principles: Using Your Past To Build Your Future (Yisro)
Jan 21, 2022
28:53
In this week's segment, the Mashgiach discusses how one's past is the greatest asset to fuel one's future growth.
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Parsha Principles: A Servant Who's The Master Of His Own Destiny (Mishpatim)
Parsha Principles: A Servant Who's The Master Of His Own Destiny (Mishpatim)
Jan 28, 2022
35:55
This week, Rabbi Stark analyzes the idea of being an "eved" and discusses how the right kind of servitude is actually what makes one free.
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*FUNDAMENTALS* Rambam’s Yud Gimmel Ikrei Emunah 9: The Torah Torah Will Never Be Altered
*FUNDAMENTALS* Rambam’s Yud Gimmel Ikrei Emunah 9: The Torah Torah Will Never Be Altered
Jan 30, 2022
26:10
Rabbi Stark picks back up the FUNDAMENTALS series with the 9th Ikur of the Rambam, that the Torah was given in its completion and it will never be changed.
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Parsha Principles: The Shechinah And True Shalom Bayis (Terumah)
Parsha Principles: The Shechinah And True Shalom Bayis (Terumah)
Feb 4, 2022
33:45
This week, the Mashgiach explains what the idea of Shechinah is and how to have true Shalom Bayis with it as well as one's spouse.
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Parsha Principles: Clothes Make A Man (Tetzaveh)
Parsha Principles: Clothes Make A Man (Tetzaveh)
Feb 11, 2022
34:32
Rabbi Stark explains how the saying of "clothes make a man" is not just true in Yiddishkeit but it is actually a concept from the Torah itself.
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Living With Respect 1: Having A Disagreement vs Bickering And Bashing
Living With Respect 1: Having A Disagreement vs Bickering And Bashing
Feb 17, 2022
36:15
Now that the weeks of Shovavim have passed, Rabbi Stark wants to focus on another important aspect of building one's home—having kavod (respect) for one another.
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Living With Respect 2: Verbal Abuse
Living With Respect 2: Verbal Abuse
Feb 24, 2022
39:20
The Mashgiach discusses what "verbal abuse" is and how words are so powerful that when they are improperly used they can even amount to actual "abuse."
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Purim 1: Was Hashem Asleep?
Purim 1: Was Hashem Asleep?
Mar 3, 2022
32:51
With Purim approaching, the Mashgiach analyzes what Haman's thought process was and his miscalculation.
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Purim 2: True Happiness
Purim 2: True Happiness
Mar 8, 2022
32:23
We all know that in Adar we are supposed to be "marbim b'simcha" but in order to do so we must first understand what true happiness is.
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Purim 3: Breaking Barriers
Purim 3: Breaking Barriers
Mar 10, 2022
36:19
Our Gedolim say that Purim is the day which he have the opportunity to reach the highest heights. Rabbi Stark is here to tell us how.
4337
Purim 4: Taanis Esther Explained
Purim 4: Taanis Esther Explained
Mar 14, 2022
27:52
Although Taanis Esther is not the only fast we keep, there is something about it which makes it feel unique. The Mashgiach discusses what is different about Taanis Esther and helps us to understand how we can "tap in" to the greatness of the day.
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Rav Chaim Kanievsky זצ"ל: Reflecting On The Loss Of The Gadol Hador
Rav Chaim Kanievsky זצ"ל: Reflecting On The Loss Of The Gadol Hador
Mar 23, 2022
47:28
The Gadol Hador, Rav Chaim Kanievsky זצ"ל, has passed away and while many of us are aware of this great loss, we can't truly comprehend the gravity of what we will be forever lacking. Rabbi Stark attempts to shed some light on who this angel of Hashem was and how we are to try and deal with his passing.
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(Improved Audio Quality) *FUNDAMENTALS* Pesach 1: An Outburst Of Song
(Improved Audio Quality) *FUNDAMENTALS* Pesach 1: An Outburst Of Song
Apr 6, 2022
27:13
The Mashgiach explains how the Hallel said during the Seder is different from the Hallels said throughout the rest of the year. Understanding this clarifies why on Pesach one is required to see themselves as saved from mitzrayim (as opposed to it merely being a celebration our ancestor's salvation).
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*FUNDAMENTALS* Pesach 2: Beating The Clock
*FUNDAMENTALS* Pesach 2: Beating The Clock
Apr 12, 2022
29:23
Although many of us are unaware, Pesach has much to do with the concept of "time." This is obvious from the fact that the only thing which makes an otherwise non-chametz item "chametz" is the addition of time. Rabbi Stark discusses the relationship between "time" and the yom tov of Pesach.
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*FUNDAMENTALS* Rambam’s Yud Gimmel Ikrei Emunah 10: Hashgacha Pratis
*FUNDAMENTALS* Rambam’s Yud Gimmel Ikrei Emunah 10: Hashgacha Pratis
Apr 20, 2022
23:12
FUNDAMENTALS episode 10, of Hashgacha Pratis, is here.
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*FUNDAMENTALS* Rambam’s Yud Gimmel Ikrei Emunah 11: Schar V'Onesh
*FUNDAMENTALS* Rambam’s Yud Gimmel Ikrei Emunah 11: Schar V'Onesh
May 3, 2022
26:51
In episode 11 of the Rambam’s Yud Gimmel Ikrei Emunah, Rabbi Stark discusses reward and punishment.
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Sefiras HaOmer 1: Peace vs Harmony
Sefiras HaOmer 1: Peace vs Harmony
May 5, 2022
33:23
Understanding the difference between peace and harmony, and analyzing the shortcoming of R' Akiva's 24,000 talmidim.
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Parsha Principles: Sefiras HaOmer (Emor)
Parsha Principles: Sefiras HaOmer (Emor)
May 8, 2022
40:15
Rabbi Stark discusses the concept of Sefiras HaOmer and its connection to this weeks Parsha of Emor.
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Sefiras HaOmer 2: "Healthy" Competition
Sefiras HaOmer 2: "Healthy" Competition
May 13, 2022
37:34
Continuing in the theme of Sefiras HaOmer, the Mashgiach discusses the idea of "healthy" competition.
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Parsha Principles: The Clarity Of Rabbi Akiva (Behar)
Parsha Principles: The Clarity Of Rabbi Akiva (Behar)
May 17, 2022
38:08
The Mashgiach explains Rabbi Akiva's perspective and view of the world.
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Sefiras HaOmer 3: (Lag BaOmer) Revealing Our Hidden Greatness
Sefiras HaOmer 3: (Lag BaOmer) Revealing Our Hidden Greatness
May 18, 2022
42:20
Today, Lag BaOmer, Rabbi Stark explains how we can access our true greatness.
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Parsha Principles: Why Is Olam Haba Not Explicitly Mentioned In The Torah? (Bechukosai)
Parsha Principles: Why Is Olam Haba Not Explicitly Mentioned In The Torah? (Bechukosai)
May 23, 2022
47:51
Rabbi Stark analyzes Parshas Bechukosai and the amazing lessons contained within.
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Sefiras HaOmer 4: Overcoming Jealously
Sefiras HaOmer 4: Overcoming Jealously
May 25, 2022
39:19
In this week's Sefiras HaOmer schmooze, Rabbi Stark talks about jealousy and how to avoid falling for its trap.
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Shavuos: The Ramchal And His Contribution To Matan Torah
Shavuos: The Ramchal And His Contribution To Matan Torah
Jun 1, 2022
37:43
With the Ramchal's "yahrzeit" this past Friday, and Shavuos right around the corner, Rabbi Stark explains the phenomenal contribution the Ramchal had to Torah "as we know it."
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Bishvili Nivra HaOlam 1: The Value Of Your Individuality
Bishvili Nivra HaOlam 1: The Value Of Your Individuality
Jun 9, 2022
39:13
The gemarah, in Sanhedrin, says that each individual is required to say "the world was created for me"—but why? Why is each person's individuality and uniqueness a good enough reason for the entire world to be created?
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Parsha Principles: Fathoming Moshe Rabbeinu (Beha'aloscha)
Parsha Principles: Fathoming Moshe Rabbeinu (Beha'aloscha)
Jun 12, 2022
38:59
Rabbi Stark explains why the Lashon Hara which Miriam and Aharon spoke about Moshe was so misguided.
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Bishvili Nivra HaOlam 2: Just Be You
Bishvili Nivra HaOlam 2: Just Be You
Jun 15, 2022
37:18
Continuing in the theme of Bishvili Nivra HaOlam, the Mashgiach explains that for any of us to ever truly succeed, we must just be ourselves.
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Parsha Principles: The Power Of Negativity (Shelach)
Parsha Principles: The Power Of Negativity (Shelach)
Jun 20, 2022
27:09
Rabbi Stark discusses the true power of speech, allowing us to understand why Lashon Hara is such a destructive force.
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Bishvili Nivra HaOlam 3: Jealousy—The Good Type
Bishvili Nivra HaOlam 3: Jealousy—The Good Type
Jun 23, 2022
34:55
Rabbi Stark explains how the motivation for all that one does might just be jealously, and why that's not that bad.
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Parsha Principles: Propaganda And Politics (Korach)
Parsha Principles: Propaganda And Politics (Korach)
Jun 29, 2022
33:46
The Mashgiach discusses the power of propaganda and the negative effects of being a "taker."
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Bishvili Nivra HaOlam 4: What's The Point Of "Everyone Else"?
Bishvili Nivra HaOlam 4: What's The Point Of "Everyone Else"?
Jul 3, 2022
34:31
If the entire world is really worth being created for each individual, as far as that person is concerned, what is the point of everyone else?
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Parsha Principles: Parah Adumah—A Matter Of Life And Death (Chukas)
Parsha Principles: Parah Adumah—A Matter Of Life And Death (Chukas)
Jul 6, 2022
24:56
Rabbi Stark contemplates the ideas of Tumah and Taharah, as well as their connection with the Parah Adumah.
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Bishvili Nivra HaOlam 5: A Man On A Mission
Bishvili Nivra HaOlam 5: A Man On A Mission
Jul 13, 2022
32:02
Rabbi Stark concludes the Bishvili Nivra HaOlam series by focusing on how one can accomplish, and why one must appreciate, their god given mission on this world.
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Parsha Principles: Violently Harmonious (Pinchas)
Parsha Principles: Violently Harmonious (Pinchas)
Jul 18, 2022
38:36
The Mashgiach explains how the Hebrew word of "shalom" means "harmony" as opposed to "peace" and what the difference is between them.
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Tefilah 9: Connecting To The Geulah
Tefilah 9: Connecting To The Geulah
Jul 21, 2022
37:33
Rabbi Stark picks back up the Tefilah series (which began with Episode 132 back in October of 2021) and immediately tackles the idea of how one can—and is supposed to—connect to the ultimate Geulah through their tefilah.
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Tefilah 10: When Good Things Happen To Good People
Tefilah 10: When Good Things Happen To Good People
Jul 27, 2022
35:44
The Mashgiach continues the Tefilah series while focusing on different areas in tefilah.
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Bein Hazmanim: Life Hacks for Success
Bein Hazmanim: Life Hacks for Success
Aug 4, 2022
38:05
The Mashgiach gives practical advice for a successful bein hazmanim.
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(Bonus Episode) Shechinah: Being Connected To Hashem
(Bonus Episode) Shechinah: Being Connected To Hashem
Aug 9, 2022
57:14
This bonus episode is a recording of the shiur Rabbi Stark gave on Tisha B'Av in which the Mashgiach discusses the concept of the Shechinah and how it allows us to forge a relationship with Hashem.
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*FUNDAMENTALS* Rambam’s Yud Gimmel Ikrei Emunah 12 And 13: The Coming Of Mashiach And Techiyas HaMeisim
*FUNDAMENTALS* Rambam’s Yud Gimmel Ikrei Emunah 12 And 13: The Coming Of Mashiach And Techiyas HaMeisim
Aug 17, 2022
44:27
In this final installment of the Rambam’s Yud Gimmel Ikrei Emunah, the Mashgiach explains why believing in the coming of Mashiach as well as Techiyas HaMeisim is so central to our Jewish religion.
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Parsha Principles: This. Is. War. (Shoftim)
Parsha Principles: This. Is. War. (Shoftim)
Sep 2, 2022
29:12
Rabbi Stark discusses the Torah's perspective on war.
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Elul 1: Mixed Emotions
Elul 1: Mixed Emotions
Sep 5, 2022
38:35
Elul is once again upon us and the Yamim Noraim are approaching fast. Rabbi Stark discusses what our "avoidah" is during this period.
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Elul 2: The Point Of No Return
Elul 2: The Point Of No Return
Sep 7, 2022
38:45
The Mashgiach explains how the purpose of Elul is for one to realize that Hashem will never forsake them and that we can never reach "the point of no return."
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The Yamim Noraim Shemoneh Esrei 1
The Yamim Noraim Shemoneh Esrei 1
Sep 12, 2022
40:04
Rabbi Stark opens a machzor and examines the Shemoneh Esrei said on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, in order for one to gain a better understating of the tefilah said on these high holy days.
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Elul 3: Afraid Of Yourself
Elul 3: Afraid Of Yourself
Sep 15, 2022
35:17
Rabbi Stark expresses how one should not be afraid of their growth and how reaching the next level is one being true to themselves.
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The Yamim Noraim Shemoneh Esrei 2
The Yamim Noraim Shemoneh Esrei 2
Sep 19, 2022
45:46
The Mashgiach continues scrutinizing the Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Shemoneh Esrei and offers simple "pshat" in the words said.
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Rosh Hashanah: A Higher Level Of Existence
Rosh Hashanah: A Higher Level Of Existence
Sep 21, 2022
34:53
The Mashgiach explains the idea behind the symbolic gestures on Rosh Hashanah and what the key takeaway is.
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Yom Kippur: The Yud Gimmel Middos HaRachamim
Yom Kippur: The Yud Gimmel Middos HaRachamim
Sep 30, 2022
49:03
Rabbi Stark explains the "secret power" of the yud gimmel middos harachamim and how it is activated.
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A Practical Guide To Teshuvah
A Practical Guide To Teshuvah
Oct 3, 2022
34:26
The Masgiach gives some practical tips and ideas how one can succeed at "teshuvah."
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Sukkos: Bridging The Gap
Sukkos: Bridging The Gap
Oct 7, 2022
25:02
Rabbi Stark discusses the Yom Tov of Sukkos and the relevance of the sukkah in particular—how and why it connects us to an elevated relationship with Hashem. For additional Sukkos content see episodes 26, 64, 65, 66 and 130.
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Parsha Principles: Noach Was A Big Tazdik (Noach)
Parsha Principles: Noach Was A Big Tazdik (Noach)
Nov 1, 2022
23:59
Rabbi Stark discusses what does it mean that Noach was a "Tzadik" and why he wasn't the father of the Jewish nation.
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Music 1: An Emotional Journey
Music 1: An Emotional Journey
Nov 2, 2022
36:21
The Mashgiach begins an updated and redeveloped version of the "Music" series, keeping up with the ever changing musical landscape.
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Parsha Principles: Avraham, The Motivation For Creation (Lech Lecha)
Parsha Principles: Avraham, The Motivation For Creation (Lech Lecha)
Nov 4, 2022
41:08
Rabbi Stark explains the greatness of Avraham and how he was unique—even amongst the Avos.
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Music 2: Tugging At Your Heartstrings
Music 2: Tugging At Your Heartstrings
Nov 10, 2022
39:01
Rabbi Stark discusses the relationship between music and emotion.
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Parsha Principles: Like Father, Like Son? (Vayeira)
Parsha Principles: Like Father, Like Son? (Vayeira)
Nov 11, 2022
47:19
The Mashgiach explains how Avraham and Yitzchok were "imperfectly" perfect and how their distinct personalities complemented each other flawlessly.
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Music 3: The Soundtrack Of Your Life
Music 3: The Soundtrack Of Your Life
Nov 16, 2022
40:38
The Mashgiach explains how we all have a soundtrack in our lives and the power it holds.
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Music 4: Influencer 101
Music 4: Influencer 101
Nov 23, 2022
38:33
Rabbi Stark contemplates the idea of being an "influencer" and "goin viral" and what that means in the context of Yiddishkeit.
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Introducing: Jewish History Uncensored (The Gaon & the Besht)
Introducing: Jewish History Uncensored (The Gaon & the Besht)
Aug 17, 2020
10:21
Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein is a well known Torah scholar, Tanach expert, and Historian. He has lectured in the Mir Yeshiva, Torat Shraga, and and many Shuls internationally. These podcasts integrate his broad knowledge of many different facets of Torah and History. Join in weekly to gain accurate & in depth knowledge of some of the most important and controversial topics in Jewish History. For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected]
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BESHT #2: Development & Controversy Regarding His First Marriage
BESHT #2: Development & Controversy Regarding His First Marriage
Aug 20, 2020
41:14
Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein is a well known Torah scholar, Tanach expert, and Historian. He has lectured in the Mir Yeshiva, Torat Shraga, and and many Shuls internationally. These podcasts integrate his broad knowledge of many different facets of Torah and History. Join in weekly to gain accurate & in depth knowledge of some of the most important and controversial topics in Jewish History. For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected]
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BESHT #3 Family Complications & Revelation
BESHT #3 Family Complications & Revelation
Sep 3, 2020
32:20
Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein is a well known Torah scholar, Tanach expert, and Historian. He has lectured in the Mir Yeshiva, Torat Shraga, and and many Shuls internationally. These podcasts integrate his broad knowledge of many different facets of Torah and History. Join in weekly to gain accurate & in depth knowledge of some of the most important and controversial topics in Jewish History. For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] (CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)
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BESHT #4 Baal Shem in Mezhibozh
BESHT #4 Baal Shem in Mezhibozh
Sep 10, 2020
36:21
This shiur looks at the Besht living in Mezhobozh. Did the Besht experience any opposition when he first moved to Mezhibozh? Is there any documentation to this? What can we learn about the Besht and his communal status from this? We will also see if there is significant historical documentation to the Besht’s status during his life. Other topics discussed are Uman and Rosh Ha-Shana, and the basic cultural structure of the Jews in Poland and Russia during the 1700’s. Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein is a well known Torah scholar, Tanach expert, and Historian. He has lectured in the Mir Yeshiva, Torat Shraga, and and many Shuls internationally. These podcasts integrate his broad knowledge of many different facets of Torah and History. Join in weekly to gain accurate & in depth knowledge of some of the most important and controversial topics in Jewish History. For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] (CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)
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BESHT #5 Types of Opposition to Chassidus
BESHT #5 Types of Opposition to Chassidus
Sep 17, 2020
41:52
In this episode, we look at the two basic types of opposition to the Besht and his spiritual heirs. The first type of opposition is communal or societal opposition. This type of opposition was due to Chassidus redefining the leadership qualifications in the communal structure. The second type of opposition was deeper and for theological reasons. We start looking at why the Besht’s innovations were considered so revolutionary. We also will look at the famed legend of R Akiva Eiger sitting shiva for his, ‘son’, who became a Chossid. Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein is a well known Torah scholar, Tanach expert, and Historian. He has lectured in the Mir Yeshiva, Torat Shraga, and and many Shuls internationally. These podcasts integrate his broad knowledge of many different facets of Torah and History. Join in weekly to gain accurate & in depth knowledge of some of the most important and controversial topics in Jewish History. For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] (CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)
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BESHT #6 Beshtian Theology I
BESHT #6 Beshtian Theology I
Sep 24, 2020
41:15
In this episode we start looking at the Besht’s thought. First we look at what is said in the academic world about the Besht’s thought and why the Vilna Gaon argues with him. We go on to examine the Besht’s ideas in the greater framework of how the classics understood the issue of Divine Providence, Hashgacha Pratit. Other topics discussed are did Shabtai Tzvi’s apostasy have anything to do with not going to the mikva before learning Zohar? Is the thought of the Ari, Besht, and Tanya synonymous? Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein is a well known Torah scholar, Tanach expert, and Historian. He has lectured in the Mir Yeshiva, Torat Shraga, and and many Shuls internationally. These podcasts integrate his broad knowledge of many different facets of Torah and History. Join in weekly to gain accurate & in depth knowledge of some of the most important and controversial topics in Jewish History. Nach Yomi: Join R Wittenstein’s Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues. We are currently learning Yona. https://chat.whatsapp.com/BT7uWfbjk7wCMvT3UTjBbG For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] (CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)
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BESHT #7 Beshtian Theology II
BESHT #7 Beshtian Theology II
Oct 1, 2020
43:41
Beshtian Theology II In this episode, we take a closer look at the video way the Besht views the world. We also start looking at the Besht’s approach to, ‘raising the sparks’, and how this can be implemented into prayer. We also look at how the Besht changed the definition of ultimate piety. Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein is a well known Torah scholar, Tanach expert, and Historian. He has lectured in the Mir Yeshiva, Torat Shraga, and and many Shuls internationally. These podcasts integrate his broad knowledge of many different facets of Torah and History. Join in weekly to gain accurate & in depth knowledge of some of the most important and controversial topics in Jewish History. Nach Yomi: Join R Wittenstein’s Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues. We are currently learning Koheles. https://chat.whatsapp.com/BT7uWfbjk7wCMvT3UTjBbG For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] (CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)
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BESHT #8 The Ramban & The Besht
BESHT #8 The Ramban & The Besht
Oct 15, 2020
38:28
The Ramban & The Besht In this episode we take a more in depth look at the Ramban’s approach to Hoshgocha Pratit’, G-d direct involvement in the world. We examine the relationship between the Ramban and the Besht’s approaches in this important issue. Other topics discussed are the Rambam and the controversy around the Rambam in this era. We also take another look at the important parable of the Toldos. Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein is a well known Torah scholar, Tanach expert, and Historian. He has lectured in the Mir Yeshiva, Torat Shraga, and and many Shuls internationally. These podcasts integrate his broad knowledge of many different facets of Torah and History. Join in weekly to gain accurate & in depth knowledge of some of the most important and controversial topics in Jewish History. Nach Yomi: Join R Wittenstein’s Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues. We are currently learning Koheles. https://chat.whatsapp.com/BT7uWfbjk7wCMvT3UTjBbG For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] (CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)
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Covid-19- Plague Perspectives & Messianism in Jewish History
Covid-19- Plague Perspectives & Messianism in Jewish History
Oct 22, 2020
39:33
In this episode we look for the most accurate parallelism to Corona in Tanach. We also carefully look at the basic structure of the Redemption, and see how and if this applies to the Corona crisis. Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein is a well known Torah scholar, Tanach expert, and Historian. He has lectured in the Mir Yeshiva, Torat Shraga, and and many Shuls internationally. These podcasts integrate his broad knowledge of many different facets of Torah and History. Join in weekly to gain accurate & in depth knowledge of some of the most important and controversial topics in Jewish History. Nach Yomi: Join R Wittenstein’s Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues. We are currently learning Tehillim. https://chat.whatsapp.com/BT7uWfbjk7wCMvT3UTjBbG For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] (CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)
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GAON #10 - Vilna Gaon - Early Life
GAON #10 - Vilna Gaon - Early Life
Oct 29, 2020
48:04
Unit on the Vilna Gaon This part of the series looks at the Vilna Gaon. We will examine his life, his ambitious projects , accomplishments, his contributions to Torah, and his historical legacy. We will see how the Vilna Gaon clearly influenced Polish Lithuanian Jewry and how this left a deep historical imprint. EPISODE 10 Vilna Gaon Early Life In this episode we look at the family background of the Vilna Gaon. We will examine some of the legendary stories about the Vilna Gaon’s youth. We will look at the period of his voluntary exile and some of the fascinating results of that period. We will examine one of the greatest legacies of the Vilna Gaon, his incredible diligence in learning. We also will discuss how the Gaon changed the conflict with the Besht and his Chassidim. Other topics discussed are the difference between the way Chassidim and Misnagdim say stories. Was the Besht aware of the Gaon? What would have happened if the Gaon met the Besht? The Ramchal? Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein is a well known Torah scholar, Tanach expert, and Historian. He has lectured in the Mir Yeshiva, Torat Shraga, and and many Shuls internationally. These podcasts integrate his broad knowledge of many different facets of Torah and History. Join in weekly to gain accurate & in depth knowledge of some of the most important and controversial topics in Jewish History. Nach Yomi: Join R Wittenstein’s Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues. We are currently learning Tehillim. https://chat.whatsapp.com/BT7uWfbjk7wCMvT3UTjBbG For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] (CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)
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GAON #11 - Vilna Gaon - Legacy
GAON #11 - Vilna Gaon - Legacy
Nov 5, 2020
35:48
GAON #11 - Vilna Gaon - Legacy In this episode we take a closer look at the image that the Vilna Gaon created in his student’s eyes. One of the primary examples is the Vilna Gaon’s legendary diligence. This is one of the most important legacy’s of the Gaon. We also discuss how to practically relate to this legacy. Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein is a well known Torah scholar, Tanach expert, and Historian. He has lectured in the Mir Yeshiva, Torat Shraga, and and many Shuls internationally. These podcasts integrate his broad knowledge of many different facets of Torah and History. Join in weekly to gain accurate & in depth knowledge of some of the most important and controversial topics in Jewish History. Nach Yomi: Join R Wittenstein’s Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues. We are currently learning Tehillim. Click here to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] (CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)
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GAON #12 - The Vilna Gaon’s Torah Accomplishments
GAON #12 - The Vilna Gaon’s Torah Accomplishments
Nov 12, 2020
40:34
Episode 12 - Vilna Gaon III - The Gaon’s Torah Accomplishments In this episode we take a closer look at the Vilna Gaon’s accomplishments in Torah. One of the key issues is proper understanding of the Vilna Gaon as a posek. How revolutionary was he? How much of a departure was he from the earlier poskim? One of the other key issues we look at is how to understand the Vilna Gaon’s editing of Shas and other Rabbinic material. Why did he edit some of these documents heavily and barely touch others? Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein is a well known Torah scholar, Tanach expert, and Historian. He has lectured in the Mir Yeshiva, Torat Shraga, and and many Shuls internationally. These podcasts integrate his broad knowledge of many different facets of Torah and History. Join in weekly to gain accurate & in depth knowledge of some of the most important and controversial topics in Jewish History. Nach Yomi: Join R Wittenstein’s Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues. We are currently learning Tehillim. Click here to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] (CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)
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GAON #13 - The Gaon’s Editing of Rabbinical Documents
GAON #13 - The Gaon’s Editing of Rabbinical Documents
Nov 19, 2020
37:15
Episode 13 - Vilna Gaon IV - The Gaon’s editing of Rabbinical Documents One of the other key issues we look at is how to understand the Vilna Gaon’s editing of Shas and other Rabbinic material. Why did he edit some of these documents heavily and barely touch others? How does the Vilna Gaon’s editing of Shas relate to the editing done by the other Acharonim? How would we project the Gaon to have reacted to the manuscripts we have today? We also look at the issue of editing Tanach? Was it ever done? Would anyone have the ability to do that? Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein is a well known Torah scholar, Tanach expert, and Historian. He has lectured in the Mir Yeshiva, Torat Shraga, and and many Shuls internationally. These podcasts integrate his broad knowledge of many different facets of Torah and History. Join in weekly to gain accurate & in depth knowledge of some of the most important and controversial topics in Jewish History. Nach Yomi: Join R Wittenstein’s Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues. We are currently learning Tehillim. Click here to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] (CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)
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GAON #14 -The Vilna Gaon’s Unfulfilled Ambitious Projects
GAON #14 -The Vilna Gaon’s Unfulfilled Ambitious Projects
Nov 26, 2020
47:21
Episode 14 -GAON V - The Vilna Gaon’s Unfulfilled Ambitious Projects In this episode we look at the Vilna Gaon’s most ambitious projects that he ultimately was not able to complete. His project of writing a final and fully definitive version of Shulchan Aruch and his attempted Aliyah to Israel. Are these two projects connected? Is there anyway to know when they happened? How much documentation is there about his Aliya? Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein is a well known Torah scholar, Tanach expert, and Historian. He has lectured in the Mir Yeshiva, Torat Shraga, and and many Shuls internationally. These podcasts integrate his broad knowledge of many different facets of Torah and History. Join in weekly to gain accurate & in depth knowledge of some of the most important and controversial topics in Jewish History. Nach Yomi: Join R Wittenstein’s Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues. We are currently learning Tehillim. Click here to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] (CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)
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GAON #15 - The Gaon and His Bais Medrash
GAON #15 - The Gaon and His Bais Medrash
Dec 3, 2020
41:44
Episode 15 - The Gaon and His Bais Medrash In this episode we take a closer look at many of the biographical details of the Vilna Gaon. When was his Bais Medrash built? We also look at the Vilna Gaon’s close students, especially R Chaim Volozhin. Was there a difference between how the Vilna Gaon related to his earlier students and his later ones? What can we learn from these facts about his attempted Aliyah? We also take another look at the Gaon’s synthesis of Shas and Halacha. And we also look at the Gaon’s part in the machlokes between R Yonasan Eibeshitz and R Yaacov Emden. Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein is a well known Torah scholar, Tanach expert, and Historian. He has lectured in the Mir Yeshiva, Torat Shraga, and and many Shuls internationally. These podcasts integrate his broad knowledge of many different facets of Torah and History. Join in weekly to gain accurate & in depth knowledge of some of the most important and controversial topics in Jewish History. Nach Yomi: Join R Wittenstein’s Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues. We are currently learning Tehillim. Click here to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] (CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)
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R' Aharon Chadash זצ״ל - Appreciating His Accomplishments
R' Aharon Chadash זצ״ל - Appreciating His Accomplishments
Dec 10, 2020
46:37
This episode is an appreciation of the Mashgiach of the Mir Yeshiva, R Aharon Chadash זצ״ל. I had the privilege of knowing the Mashgiach for over thirty years and interacting with him in many different ways. Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein is a well known Torah scholar, Tanach expert, and Historian. He has lectured in the Mir Yeshiva, Torat Shraga, and and many Shuls internationally. These podcasts integrate his broad knowledge of many different facets of Torah and History. Join in weekly to gain accurate & in depth knowledge of some of the most important and controversial topics in Jewish History. Nach Yomi: Join R Wittenstein’s Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues. We are currently learning Tehillim. Click here to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] (CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)
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GAON #17 - The Vilna Communal Turmoil in the 1760’s
GAON #17 - The Vilna Communal Turmoil in the 1760’s
Dec 17, 2020
35:58
GAON #16 - The Vilna Communal Turmoil in the 1760’s The Jewish Community of Vilna in the times of the Vilna Gaon was in a state of extreme turmoil. In this episode we look at the basic details of the struggle between the last Rabbi of Vilna, Rabbi Shmuel ben Avigdor and the Kahal. What caused this conflict to start? What were they arguing about? What steps were taken to resolve the conflict? Why was it so difficult to resolve this conflict? Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein is a well known Torah scholar, Tanach expert, and Historian. He has lectured in the Mir Yeshiva, Torat Shraga, and and many Shuls internationally. These podcasts integrate his broad knowledge of many different facets of Torah and History. Join in weekly to gain accurate & in depth knowledge of some of the most important and controversial topics in Jewish History. Nach Yomi: Join R Wittenstein’s Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues. We are currently learning Tehillim. Click here to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] (CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)
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GAON #18 - The Vilna Cherem of 1772
GAON #18 - The Vilna Cherem of 1772
Dec 24, 2020
38:43
In this episode we look at the Vilna Cherem of 1772. We look at the broader historical context. How much of a part did the Vilna Gaon play in this Cherem? Was the Vilna Gaon the main cause of the Cherem? Was there a connection between the Vilna community crisis and this Cherem? Were there other major causes for the Cherem? Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein is a well known Torah scholar, Tanach expert, and Historian. He has lectured in the Mir Yeshiva, Torat Shraga, and and many Shuls internationally. These podcasts integrate his broad knowledge of many different facets of Torah and History. Join in weekly to gain accurate & in depth knowledge of some of the most important and controversial topics in Jewish History. Nach Yomi: Join R Wittenstein’s Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues. We are currently learning Tehillim. Click here to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] (CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)