The Rabbi Stark Podcast

251

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.

252

Parsha Principles: This. Is. War. (Shoftim)

Sep 2, 2022

29:12

Rabbi Stark discusses the Torah's perspective on war.

253

*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.

254

(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.

255

Bein Hazmanim: Life Hacks for Success

Aug 4, 2022

38:05

The Mashgiach gives practical advice for a successful bein hazmanim.

256

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.

257

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.

258

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.

259

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.

260

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.

261

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?

262

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."

263

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.

264

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.

265

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.

266

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.

267

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?

268

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."

269

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.

270

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.

271

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.

272

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.

273

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.

274

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.

275

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.

276

*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.

277

*FUNDAMENTALS* Rambam’s Yud Gimmel Ikrei Emunah 10: Hashgacha Pratis

Apr 20, 2022

23:12

FUNDAMENTALS episode 10, of Hashgacha Pratis, is here.

278

*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.

279

(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).

280

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.

281

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.

282

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.

283

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.

284

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.

285

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."

286

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.

287

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.

288

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.

289

*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.

290

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.

291

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.

292

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.

293

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.

294

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.

295

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.

296

(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.

297

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?

298

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.

299

Tefilah 7: Neshamah Or Guf, An Identity Crisis

Dec 14, 2021

34:32

Rabbi Stark discusses how Tefilah relates to the Neshamah and Guf.

300

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.

The Rabbi Stark Podcast

הפודקאסט של הרב סטארק

More by Cedar Media Studios