The Rabbi Stark Podcast

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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.

252

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.

253

Music 2: Tugging At Your Heartstrings

Nov 10, 2022

39:01

Rabbi Stark discusses the relationship between music and emotion.

254

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.

255

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.

256

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.

257

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.

258

A Practical Guide To Teshuvah

Oct 3, 2022

34:26

The Masgiach gives some practical tips and ideas how one can succeed at "teshuvah."

259

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.

260

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.

261

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.

262

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.

263

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.

264

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."

265

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.

266

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

Sep 2, 2022

29:12

Rabbi Stark discusses the Torah's perspective on war.

267

*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.

268

(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.

269

Bein Hazmanim: Life Hacks for Success

Aug 4, 2022

38:05

The Mashgiach gives practical advice for a successful bein hazmanim.

270

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.

271

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.

272

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.

273

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.

274

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.

275

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?

276

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."

277

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.

278

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.

279

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.

280

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.

281

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?

282

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."

283

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.

284

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.

285

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.

286

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.

287

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.

288

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.

289

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.

290

*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.

291

*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* 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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(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).

294

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.

295

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.

296

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.

297

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.

298

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.

299

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."

300

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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