The Rabbi Stark Podcast

201

The Only Thing Greater Than Dying "Al Kiddush Hashem" (Israel At War)

Oct 21, 2023

39:30

The sole purpose of a Jew is to cause others to think "(s)he represents something Godly" upon seeing them.

202

Yoshev B'seiser And The Protection It Affords (Israel At War)

Oct 17, 2023

31:30

The tefilah of Yoshev B'seiser contains all the letters of the aleph bais—except for the letter "zayin." Is this mere happenstance or is there some significant that only the letter zayin is nowhere to be found?

203

A Soldier's Duty: The Torah View (Israel At War)

Oct 11, 2023

49:03

Israel has declared war following the horrific Hamas terrorist attack. All Jews are now on the front lines of battle, be it spiritually, physically, or both. How can we ensure our success in this war and what does Hashem want from us with it?

204

"Zman Simchaseinu" (Sukkos)

Sep 28, 2023

32:38

What does "simcha" have to do with Sukkos?

205

Teshuvah vs Perfection (Aseres Yemei Teshuvah II)

Sep 21, 2023

39:12

The importance of realizing you are "assembly required."

206

The Secret Of The Yud Gimmel Middos HaRachamim (Aseres Yemei Teshuvah I)

Sep 18, 2023

39:47

Is the clean slate we get from repeating the Yud Gimmel Middos HaRachamim a "handout" or is there some sort of effort on our part which allows us to be entitled to it?

207

The Only Thing Hashem Needs Is YOU (Rosh Hashanah)

Sep 13, 2023

39:27

The Mashgiach shares what Rosh Hashanah is really all about and how to ensure we have a successful year.

208

"Abba, Just Push Me In" (Elul III)

Sep 10, 2023

34:35

Personal growth is a journey, and not always an easy one, resulting in us needing to be "pushed in" at times.

209

It's Time To Change—Into The Real You (Elul II)

Sep 4, 2023

37:00

The growth in Elul is for you to become the real you, and it's important to understand that.

210

Elul Doesn't End The Year—It Starts It (Elul I)

Aug 28, 2023

35:04

Although Rosh Hashanah is the first day of the new year, Rabbi Stark explains how Elul is tied to the new year too.

211

The Struggle Is Real (Bein Hazmanim)

Aug 10, 2023

31:52

Bein Hazmanim can be a tough time but the Mashgiach is here to arm us with life hacks to success.

212

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?

213

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.

214

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?

215

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?

216

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?

217

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.

218

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?

219

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?

220

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.

221

Trusting The Mesorah (Emunas Chachamim II)

Jun 14, 2023

39:55

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

222

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.

223

Trust, The Foundation Of Judaism (Emunas Chachamim I)

Jun 7, 2023

39:34

Why Judaism requires trust (as opposed to belief).

224

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?

225

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.

226

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.

227

Counting Stars (Bamidbar - Parsha Principles)

May 19, 2023

25:46

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

228

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.

229

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."

230

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.

231

"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?

232

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.

233

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?

234

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?

235

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.

236

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.

237

"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.

238

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.

239

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.

240

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."

241

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.

242

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.

243

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

Mar 3, 2023

52:32

The Mashgiach clarifies the idea and purpose of Parshas Zachor.

244

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.

245

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

Feb 24, 2023

44:30

The Mashgiach explains the purpose of the Mishkan.

246

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.

247

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?

248

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.

249

"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.

250

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.

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