The Rabbi Stark Podcast

1

Sense Of "Self"

Jun 4, 2026

36:56

The difference between a healthy sense of sense and being a "pushover".

2

The "Nun" of Nefila (Beha'aloscha)

May 31, 2026

42:53

This week's parsha has the famous inverse "Nuns"—letters which are not read and never seen again. What is their significance and the significance of the particular pesukim they enclose?

3

No Time For Anger

May 27, 2026

38:47

Why "anger" is unlike any other middah.

4

Light YOUR Fire (Shavuos)

May 20, 2026

27:32

Torah is a fire. And so are YOU.

5

Numbers: Both Positive And Negative (Bamidbar)

May 15, 2026

51:55

Numbers (and "Counting") can be a real positive. But, if not utilized properly, they can be a serious negative.

6

Savlanus (Sefiras HaOmer IV)

May 12, 2026

37:02

In modern Hebrew, "Savlanus" (or "Savlanut") translates to "patience" but true savlanus is so much more than that.

7

Real Fire Doesn't Burn (Lag BaOmer / Sefiras HaOmer III)

May 4, 2026

36:35

The "fire" of Reb Shimon Bar Yochai explained.

8

Ben Adam (Emor)

May 1, 2026

49:08

Not everything is a "Hashem problem." (Some things are just "people problems.")

9

FIRE! (Sefiras HaOmer II)

Apr 29, 2026

36:53

Fire is described as many things, curiously, except for that it burns. . .

10

Explained: V'ahavta L'reacha Kamocha (Acharei Mos / Kedoshim)

Apr 24, 2026

37:43

A mature understanding of V'ahavta L'reacha Kamocha.

11

The Origin Story Of Rabbi Akiva (Sefiras HaOmer I)

Apr 23, 2026

33:31

Who was Rabbi Akiva and why—at 40 years old—did he think he had what it takes to turn his life around?

12

Ask Away! (Pesach)

Mar 29, 2026

47:32

The focus on "Chinuch" over Pesach helps us understand the real takeaway from Pesach.

13

The Korban Pesach (Pesach - Fundamentals)

Mar 23, 2026

43:45

The most important aspect of "Pesach" in the Mishkan and Beis HaMikdash was the Korban Pesach itself. Despite us not presently brining the korban, understanding its significance will unlock a whole new dimension of understanding regarding the yom tov of Pesach.

14

Ramchal's Maamar HaKivuy (Part III - Fundamentals)

Mar 16, 2026

31:51

(Part III) How to connect with Hashem in dire straits and Hashem's guarantee of salvation. In this podcast exclusive shiur, the Mashgiach learns the Drush (Maamar) HaKivuy of the Ramchal inside, and you can follow along here.

15

Ramchal's Maamar HaKivuy (Part II - Fundamentals)

Mar 16, 2026

20:50

(Part II) How to connect with Hashem in dire straits and Hashem's guarantee of salvation. In this podcast exclusive shiur, the Mashgiach learns the Drush (Maamar) HaKivuy of the Ramchal inside, and you can follow along here.

16

Ramchal's Maamar HaKivuy (Part I - Fundamentals)

Mar 16, 2026

1:11:40

How to connect with Hashem in dire straits and Hashem's guarantee of salvation. In this podcast exclusive shiur, the Mashgiach learns the Drush (Maamar) HaKivuy of the Ramchal inside, and you can follow along here.

17

A Transcendent Relationship (Ki Sisa)

Mar 6, 2026

57:37

We may have difficulty relating to Hashem, but we must always remember our relationship transcends every person, place, and thing.

18

Hashem Is So Random (Purim / Parshas Zachor)

Feb 27, 2026

1:00:26

Haman and Amalek set out to show how the world is "random"—turns out they were right, just not in the way they expected.

19

Purim Fever (Purim)

Feb 25, 2026

28:19

With Purim right around the corner, Rabbi Stark helps us get into the proper mindset to make the most of it.

20

The Mishkan And Its Purpose (Terumah)

Feb 20, 2026

49:41

Was the Mishkan a response to the Chet HaEigel or was there a standalone reason for it?

21

Na'aseh V'Nishma And The Sefer Ha'Bris (Mishpatim)

Feb 13, 2026

44:09

In this bombshell episode, the Mashgiach exposes that "Na'aseh V'Nishma" was not said with regard to the Torah, but rather in response to the "Sefer Ha'Bris." What is this Sefer Ha'Bris and what was this response of Na'aseh V'Nishma?

22

KODESH (Shovavim IV)

Feb 12, 2026

41:16

"Kodesh" does not mean "holy." Rather, its translation explains how one BECOMES "holy."

23

"The Luchos" And Their Purpose (Yisro)

Feb 6, 2026

49:20

The Luchos are not "Torah", per se. So what are, and what is the point of, the Luchos and what do they represent?

24

Access Unlimited (Shovavim III)

Feb 5, 2026

37:29

The challenge of our generation boils down to one idea—unlimited access. Rabbi Stark discusses how to navigate the fact that everything and everyone is just one click of a button away.

25

Connecting The Dots (Beshalach)

Jan 30, 2026

57:43

The beauty of a song lies in connecting its highs, lows, and flow. Rabbi Stark explains how Az Yashir represents the connection of our past, present, and future.

26

The Purpose Of Creation (Bo)

Jan 23, 2026

33:05

What it REALLY means to thank Hashem.

27

Understanding The 10 Makkos (Va'eira)

Jan 16, 2026

52:46

We all know about the Makkos generally but do we know the individual purpose of each and every Makkah?

28

Aimless & Overexposed (Shovavim II)

Jan 14, 2026

44:44

The Mashgiach discusses how we can protect our families—and ourselves—from the extreme exposure we are all privy too.

29

The Invisible Man (Shemos)

Jan 9, 2026

55:46

What does it mean to be an "anav" and why Moshe Rabbeinu's greatest compliment was that he was an "eved (servant of) Hashem".

30

Welcome To Mitzrayim '26 (Shovavim I)

Jan 7, 2026

38:07

A podcast exclusive Shovavim series to guide us through Ikvesa d'Mashicha—the same which guided the Yidden to be redeemed from Mitzrayim.

31

A Legacy Of Unity (Vayechi)

Jan 2, 2026

52:27

With the culmination of Sefer Bereshis, the Mashgiach explains how the greatness of Yaakov Avinu and his twelve sons was how they were all so different, yet came together to create one whole.

32

(I Just Wanna) Sing From My Brain

Jan 1, 2026

36:52

Everyone is very busy with the "heart" and how they "feel" about everything but the brain might just be what should really dictate our actions.

33

Majesty or Humility (Vayigash)

Dec 26, 2025

45:30

Diametrically opposed or is there a balance which can be unlocked?

34

Me, Myself, and AI

Dec 24, 2025

41:24

If AI can do everything I can, but better, who am I and what is my purpose?

35

War With The Menorah (Chanukah - Fundamentals)

Dec 19, 2025

40:14

Was the Yevanim's destruction of the Menorah's oil simply collateral damage to their ransacking of the entire Beis HaMikdash generally or was this a targeted attack against the Menorah in particular?

36

Baal Teshuvah vs Tzadik Yesod Olam (Vayeshev)

Dec 12, 2025

48:49

The difference between the perspectives of Yosef and Yehudah and which one we should strive to emulate.

37

Infinite Wisdom

Dec 10, 2025

41:07

With Chanukah almost upon us, the Mashgiach explains how Yesod Ha'Afar is linked to Torah and the infinite wisdom contained within.

38

Grounded In Bitachon (Vayishlach)

Dec 5, 2025

54:48

By definition, Bitachon is the reliance on Hashem, so how is it possible to be truly "grounded" while also have complete and total bitachon in Hashem?

39

From The Ground Up

Dec 2, 2025

40:00

The Mashgiach explains how all growth begins at the ground level and by harnessing the potential stored within it.

40

Construction 101 (Vayetzei)

Nov 28, 2025

48:46

The significance of the ladder in Yaakov Avinu's dream and what it teaches us about "building" the Shivtei Kah.

41

Yesod Ha'Afar Is Not Laziness

Nov 25, 2025

42:10

Very nice that "yesod ha'afar" is not laziness but what is it and how does the differentiation practically affect my life?

42

Esav's (Almost) Greatness (Toldos)

Nov 21, 2025

45:34

Was Esav destined to fail or did he fail his destiny?

43

The Enormous Lesson From The Tiny Ant

Nov 18, 2025

39:58

The Gemara chooses a most unlikely source to teach about overcoming laziness and becoming a go-getter. Rabbi Stark expounds.

44

The Test After The Final Test (Chayei Sarah)

Nov 14, 2025

50:06

The Mashgiach discusses Avraham's nisayon of Sarah's death, especially because we famously know his final nisayon was Akeidas Yitzchak.

45

The Origin Of Fear And Anxiety

Nov 12, 2025

42:41

It may sound farfetched, but fear and anxiety are really just symptoms of laziness. Rabbi Stark explains how and why.

46

What Avraham's Tests Teach Us About Hashem (Vayeira)

Nov 7, 2025

57:58

Rabbi Stark explains what the tests Hashem challenged Avraham with teach us about Hashem (in addition to what they tell us about Avraham).

47

Laziness: The Illusion Of "Buying Time"

Nov 4, 2025

34:48

Theres a reason the saying is "if not NOW, when" and not "if not TODAY, when".

48

The Ultimate Father Figure (Lech Lecha)

Oct 31, 2025

51:51

How Avraham began the process of returning the world to Hashem's original intention (before the sin of the Eitz HaDaas).

49

Stunting Your Growth

Oct 28, 2025

35:27

The Yetzer Hara has one job and one job only—to stunt your growth at all costs. In this first schmooze of "winter zman" the Mashgiach discusses how one can foil his plans.

50

The Dor Hamabul vs The Dor Haflaga (Noach)

Oct 24, 2025

51:59

Why the Dor Hamabul was destroyed for their sins while the Dor Haflaga was simply dispersed on account of theirs.

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