The Rabbi Stark Podcast

201

Tu B'Av And The Shiva D'Nechemta

Aug 2, 2023

31:51

With Tisha B'Av behind us, what is the "avodah" moving forward?

202

The Churban And Ultimate Geulah (Tisha B'Av)

Jul 26, 2023

29:04

How can we mourn a loss which we've never experienced and how can we yearn for something which we have no concept of? Rabbi Stark helps us relate to these otherwise foreign concepts.

203

The Bracha Of Shalom (Pinchas - Parsha Principles)

Jul 7, 2023

32:28

Pinchas, who did this seemingly violent act, is blessed with "the bracha of shalom"—isn't this an oxymoron?

204

Even Bigger Than Themselves (Emunas Chachamim V)

Jul 6, 2023

39:07

Our leaders from previous generations were so great that their works were even bigger than themselves, how is that even possible?

205

Bilam, A Donkey With A Donkey (Balak - Parsha Principles)

Jun 30, 2023

28:48

How is it that Bilam—who is referred to as "Bilam HaRasha"—could seem to have experienced prophecy in the same way as Moshe Rabbeinu?

206

The "Gadlus" Of Our Gedolim (Emunas Chachamim IV)

Jun 28, 2023

42:51

Our gedolim and chachamim are (technically) "people"—but not at all in the sense we are familiar with.

207

The Issue With Hitting The Rock (Chukas - Parsha Principles)

Jun 26, 2023

28:09

Yes, Moshe was supposed to speak to the rock as opposed to hit it, but does the punishment really fit the offense?

208

Is Yeridas Hadoros Just A Myth? (Emunas Chachamim III)

Jun 22, 2023

38:04

With so much technological progression, can it really be that the generations are in decline?

209

The Value Of Hierarchy (Korach - Parsha Principles)

Jun 19, 2023

35:46

A hierarchy exists in Klal Yisroel and Korach failed to understand its value.

210

Trusting The Mesorah (Emunas Chachamim II)

Jun 14, 2023

39:55

Its impossible to follow the Torah if you lack faith in the mesorah.

211

Tzitzis, The Meraglim, And Great Aspirations (Shelach - Parsha Principles)

Jun 12, 2023

26:32

How the concept of Tzitzis is a direct result of the story of the Meraglim and their lack of aspirations.

212

Trust, The Foundation Of Judaism (Emunas Chachamim I)

Jun 7, 2023

39:34

Why Judaism requires trust (as opposed to belief).

213

Why Moshe Had To Separate From His Wife (Nasso - Parsha Principles)

Jun 2, 2023

27:23

The Torah is always mentioning Moshe, but do we have any clue as to who Moshe really was?

214

Rav Gershon Eidelstein זצ"ל: Reflecting On The Loss Of A Gadol Hador

May 31, 2023

38:16

The Mashgiach tells of a lesson he learned while at the Shabbos table of Rav Gershon Eidelstein זצ"ל which helps to explain "hefsid" (loss) we have just experienced.

215

Rack Of Lamb, At The Very Least (Shavuos)

May 24, 2023

38:52

We only enjoy the things we can relate to. Let's relate to Torah.

216

Counting Stars (Bamidbar - Parsha Principles)

May 19, 2023

25:46

What is "mass individuality" and why should I care?

217

Why Did The Chicken Cross The Road? (Sefiras HaOmer IV)

May 17, 2023

33:37

Jokes are an important tool which can bring us closer to one another, but can also drive us apart if used improperly.

218

Your Ticket To Connection (A Sefiras HaOmer Special)

May 12, 2023

29:11

Why the Yehi Ratzon after one counts sefira focuses on "removing negatives" as opposed to "increasing positives."

219

Not My Problem, Or Is It? (Sefiras HaOmer III)

May 11, 2023

35:33

Why the well-being of another Jew is something that should be important to you.

220

"The Zohar" And Kabbalah (Lag BaOmer)

May 9, 2023

27:16

Rebbi Shimon Bar Yochai was the author of The Zohar but what is The Zohar and what even is Kabbalah?

221

REVEALED: The "Middos" Of Sefiras HaOmer (A Sefiras HaOmer Special)

May 5, 2023

28:19

Rabbi Stark reveals the ideas behind the various middos of the days and weeks of Sefiras HaOmer and explains how they are expressions of Torah psychology.

222

Carrying The Burden Of A Friend (Sefiras HaOmer II)

May 3, 2023

40:57

What does it mean to be Nosei B’ol Im Chaveiro?

223

Holy, You Shall Be (Kedoshim - Parsha Principles)

Apr 28, 2023

23:41

What does it mean to "be holy" and is this a mitzvah or something else entirely?

224

Torah + Middos (Sefiras HaOmer I)

Apr 27, 2023

42:22

During this time of Sefiras HaOmer, the Mashgiach explains why Middos are necessary to excel in Torah.

225

Torah + Middos (Sefiras HaOmer I)

Apr 26, 2023

29:19

During this time of Sefiras HaOmer, the Mashgiach explains why Middos are necessary to excel in Torah.

226

"Poseach Es Yadecha U'Masbia L'Chol Chai Ratzon" (Tefilah 13)

Apr 19, 2023

46:06

Explaining this verse and Ashrei's connection with Birchas Hamazon.

227

Rx: Ashrei By Mouth 3x Daily (Tefilah 12)

Apr 9, 2023

26:11

Rabbi Stark expounds upon the power of Ashrei and the effects of saying it properly.

228

Questions And Connection (Pesach)

Apr 2, 2023

33:59

Rabbi Stark explains why on Pesach, in particular, there is a special focus on asking questions.

229

Ashrei And Olam Haba (Tefilah 11)

Mar 27, 2023

30:16

The Mashgiach examines Ashrei and explains why one who says it 3x daily is called a "ben Olam Haba."

230

LIVE FROM ROME: The Greatest Compliment

Mar 20, 2023

20:31

The Mashgiach—on the Senter's Europe Trip—gives a schmooze live from Rome on Yoshke, Christianity, and where they went wrong.

231

Chet HaEigel, Explained (Ki Sisa - Parsha Principles)

Mar 10, 2023

56:26

The Mashgiach explains, on a very deep level, the sin of the Golden Calf and how it manifests itself today and throughout all of Jewish history.

232

Remember The Future (Purim III / Parshas Zachor - Parsha Principles)

Mar 3, 2023

52:32

The Mashgiach clarifies the idea and purpose of Parshas Zachor.

233

Escaping The Matrix (Purim II)

Mar 2, 2023

39:41

The Mashgiach analysis the idea of getting drunk on Purim and the value in doing so.

234

Does Hashem Really Need A Home? (Terumah - Parsha Principles)

Feb 24, 2023

44:30

The Mashgiach explains the purpose of the Mishkan.

235

What A Random Holiday (Purim I)

Feb 23, 2023

45:43

Rabbi Stark discusses Amalek and their world view and the celebration of the Purim holiday.

236

Extra! Extra! Read All About It! (Yisro - Parsha Principles)

Feb 10, 2023

44:38

Who was Yisro and what was so great about what he did?

237

The Mystery Of The Manna (Beshalach - Parsha Principles)

Feb 3, 2023

40:23

The lesson of Parshas Beshalach is to understand one's mission in life. Rabbi Stark explains how this idea is conveyed through the Manna.

238

"The Message" And Shovavim (Bo - Parsha Principles)

Jan 27, 2023

53:55

Rabbi Stark connects the idea of Shovavim with the "message" of creation; and how it all ties into the Jew's exodus from Egypt.

239

Shovavim And Speech (Va'eira - Parsha Principles)

Jan 20, 2023

53:20

The Mashgiach discusses how powerful speech really is, why it is something to work on during this period of Shovavim, and how it relates to Parshas Va'eira.

240

Remember The Name (Shemos - Parsha Principles)

Jan 13, 2023

45:19

Parshas Shemos kicks off the concept of Shovavim. Rabbi Stark explains what exactly "Shovavim" is.

241

Bring The Action

Jan 4, 2023

40:52

Now that the value of routine has been established, how does one implement all their grand ideas and put them into action.

242

The Excitement Of Routine

Dec 28, 2022

34:56

Creating a daily routine is integral to individual growth, but how does one infuse that otherwise "boring" routine with excitement?

243

Parsha Principles: A Mother's Intuition (Mikeitz)

Dec 23, 2022

37:52

Rabbi Stark discusses how Rachel and Leah built their homes in a way which prepared for the Mashiachs which would one day emerge from each of their bloodlines.

244

Yehudah v Yosef: Dawn Of Mashiach (Vayigash - Parsha Principles)

Dec 30, 2022

41:58

Rabbi Stark discusses the beginning of the ongoing dispute between Yosef and Yehudah and what the ultimate "answer" is.

245

Parsha Principles: Houses Of Dragon (Vayeshev)

Dec 16, 2022

38:09

The Mashgiach explores the distinct traits of our Imahos and how they shaped the houses which they subsequently built.

246

Chanukah 1: Its About The Relationship (Not The Results)

Dec 14, 2022

36:47

The lesson of Chanukah is to build a relationship with Hashem and not to merely study Hashem's works.

247

Music 6: The Song Of Chanukah

Dec 7, 2022

38:55

The Mashgiach intertwines the concept of music and the yom tov of Chanukah.

248

Parsha Principles: The Good Wife (Vayeitzei)

Dec 4, 2022

41:25

Rabbi Stark explains, while men typically have the "energy" to accomplish amazing things it is ONLY through the power of great women who ensure that the "energy" is properly channeled.

249

Music 5: David Hamelech, Master Musician

Dec 1, 2022

40:05

In this final schmooze of the Music series, Rabbi Stark discusses David Hamelech and how music was such an important part of his identity.

250

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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