The Rabbi Stark Podcast

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The Meron Tragedy: Hesped Of Habochur Elazar Yitzchak Koltai zt''l

May 6, 2021

10:51

Rabbi Stark is maspid Azi Koltai, the younger brother of an Aderes Hatorah alumni, who was niftar from the Meron Tragedy.

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The Meron Tragedy: Proper Perspective In Times Of Sorrow

May 2, 2021

34:26

Rabbi Stark addresses the "oilam" in response to the horrific tragedy which occurred in Meron on this past Lag BaOmer.

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Lag BaOmer: Kabbalah And How It Relates To Me

Apr 28, 2021

40:40

Lag BaOmer is a day of celebration across all walks of Judaism - but what is the celebration truly about and what makes Lag BaOmer so special?

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*FUNDAMENTALS* Rambam’s Yud Gimmel Ikrei Emunah 1: Yesod Rishon

Apr 26, 2021

30:42

In this week's FUNDAMENTALS segment, Rabbi Stark begins the first of the Rambam’s 13 ikrei emunah. This first concept addresses the existence of Hashem and how Hashem relates to the world.

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Sefiras HaOmer 2: Having A Rebbi

Apr 22, 2021

35:56

Last schmooze, the Mashgiach discussed the importance of having "kavod" for one's Rebbi. However, before we can truly appreciate why we must show our Rabbaeim kavod we must understand why it is necessary for one to have a Rebbi.

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Sefiras HaOmer 1: Torah Without Honor

Apr 20, 2021

36:20

During this time, of Sefiras HaOmer, we know that 24,000 of R' Akiva's talmidim passed away as a result of how they treated one another. But what is it about how one treats another that can overshadow even the massive amounts of Torah one learns?

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Insights On Tzaraas (Parshas Tazria-Metzorah)

Apr 16, 2021

47:07

Tzaraas is a concept which we've all grown up knowing about but Rabbi Stark has some insights which he thinks it pertinent to share. To follow along inside click HERE.

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*FUNDAMENTALS* Rambam’s Yud Gimmel Ikrei Emunah (Introduction): The Number 13

Apr 14, 2021

32:43

There is no "official" Mitzvah requiring one to believe in the 13 Principles of Emunah of the Rambam. If this is true, how can the Rambam say that a Mitzvah-keeping Jew—who does not believe in these 13 principles—is actually an Apikores!? In this new FUNDAMENTALS series, Rabbi Stark takes a deep dive into the significance of the Rambam’s Yud Gimmel Ikrei Emunah.

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*FUNDAMENTALS* Pesach 3: Shevi'i Shel Pesach

Apr 2, 2021

22:05

Rabbi Stark discusses Shevi'i Shel Pesach and continues expounding upon the 10 Makkos.

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*FUNDAMENTALS* Pesach 2: Exploring The Ten Makkos (continued...)

Mar 23, 2021

30:07

Continuing from where we left off last week, Rabbi Stark helps us to understand why Hashem felt it necessary to take us out of Mitzrayim in this very special way.

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*FUNDAMENTALS* Pesach 1: Exploring The Ten Makkos

Mar 19, 2021

23:58

With Pesach approaching, Rabbi Stark delves deep into the 10 Makkos, so we may understand them on a deeper level.

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Strategies For A Safe Bein Hazmanim

Mar 15, 2021

43:04

Recognizing the infinite access and exposure the world today offers, Bein Hazmanim is a time which requires real planning and preparation for one to stay safe. Unfortunately, "safe" is the objective as the unlimited availability makes "success" a near impossibility.

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Purim 2: What To Have In Mind When Drunk

Feb 25, 2021

41:12

Purim is the one time a year where there is a mitzvah to get drunk. This seems to be counter intuitive to what Judaism is all about. However, if we understand why and "how" to be drunk, one can tap into the greatness which Purim makes accessible to us all.

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*FUNDAMENTALS* Purim: Amalek's Worldview

Feb 22, 2021

33:31

Purim is coming up and as such we have just read Parshas Zachor. This week, Rabbi Stark turns his attention to what the mitzvah is with regard to Amalek.

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Purim 1: Doing Purim The Right Way

Feb 18, 2021

47:41

Adar is upon us and that means Purim is right around the corner. Purim is such a holy day that one can reach heights which are unattainable throughout the rest of the year. But with all the challenges Purim brings, how does one actually do purim "right?"

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*FUNDAMENTALS* Ramban In Parshas Bo 2: The “Famous” Ramban (continued...)

Feb 16, 2021

32:27

In this week's segment, Rabbi Stark finishes up the "famous" Ramban in Parshas Bo. To follow along inside click HERE.

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*FUNDAMENTALS* Ramban In Parshas Bo 1: The “Famous” Ramban

Feb 14, 2021

34:29

Upon completing the 5 hakdamos of the Ramban, on the individual sefers of chumash, Rabbi Stark thinks it pertinent to delve deeper into a particular "famous" Ramban. To follow along inside click HERE.

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Shovavim: Yesodos

Jan 28, 2021

29:40

Upon the completion of Sefer Bereshis and the beginning of Sefer Shemos, these next weeks are commonly referred to as "shovavim." However, what exactly is shovavim and what is one supposed to work on during this time of year? Rabbi Stark has curated schmoozim discussing these sensitive ideas, exclusively for The Rabbi Stark Podcast audience.

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*FUNDAMENTALS* Ramban Al HaTorah 6: Sefers Bamidbar and Devarim

Jan 25, 2021

28:45

Upon completing the Ramban's hakdamah to Sefer Vayikra, Rabbi Stark's FUNDAMENTALS will complete the Ramban's hakdamos al haTorah; by finishing both the hakdamah to Sefer Bamidbar and that of Sefer Devarim. To follow along inside, click HERE for Sefer Bamidbar and HERE for Sefer Devarim.

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*FUNDAMENTALS* Ramban Al HaTorah 5: Sefer Vayikra

Jan 20, 2021

31:31

Upon completing the Ramban's hakdamah to Sefer Shemos, Rabbi Stark's FUNDAMENTALS moves on to the Ramban's hakdamah to Sefer Vayikra. To follow along inside click HERE.

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*FUNDAMENTALS* Ramban Al HaTorah 4: Sefer Shemos

Jan 11, 2021

33:02

Upon completing the Ramban's hakdamah to Sefer Bereshis, Rabbi Stark's FUNDAMENTALS moves on to the Ramban's hakdamah to Sefer Shemos. To follow along inside click HERE.

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Recognizing The Good 6: 100 Opportunities A Day

Jan 7, 2021

28:33

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Recognizing The Good series continues but this is no accident. Clearly the Mashgiach had more to share on this topic and Hashem wasn't ready for it to be moved on from. At least not yet.

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*FUNDAMENTALS* Ramban Al HaTorah 3: Sefer Bereshis 3

Jan 3, 2021

42:07

This weeks FUNDAMENTALS episode marks the completion of the Ramban's hakdamah to Sefer Bereshis. To follow along inside click HERE.

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Recognizing The Good 5: Thank You For Letting Us Say "Thank You"

Dec 31, 2020

37:31

In this last segment of Recognizing The Good, the mashgiach discusses why we even have to be thankful for being able to thank Hashem.

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*FUNDAMENTALS* Ramban Al HaTorah 2: Sefer Bereshis 2

Dec 28, 2020

32:53

In this week's episode of FUNDAMENTALS the mashgiach continues with the Ramban's hakdamah to Sefer Bereshis. To follow along inside click HERE.

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*FUNDAMENTALS* Ramban Al HaTorah 1: Sefer Bereshis 1

Dec 21, 2020

35:17

Upon completing the hakdamah to the Sefer HaChinuch, Rabbi Stark's FUNDAMENTALS moves on to the hakdamos of the Ramban on the Torah. The Ramban has a different hakdamah for each of the 5 books of the Torah, and each hakdamah introduces that specific sefer. FUNDAMENTALS with Rabbi Stark begins the hakdamos of the Ramban with his hakdamah to Sefer Bereshis. To follow along inside click HERE.

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The Simcha Of Chanukah

Dec 16, 2020

16:02

On Yom Tov we say Chag Sameach, because there is a chiyuv of simcha, which is brought about by the seuda. However, on Chanukah when there is no chiyuv seuda, where does this "simcha" come from?

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*FUNDAMENTALS* Sefer HaChinuch 4: Ikrei Emunah

Dec 14, 2020

35:02

In FUNDAMENTALS, episode 4, the hakdamah of the Sefer HaChinuch addresses the principles of our "faith." To follow along inside click HERE.

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Recognizing The Good 4: (Chanukah) The War On Hakaras HaTov

Dec 10, 2020

35:42

It is no coincidence that Chanukah is upon us while we are smack in middle of the sugya of Hakaras HaTov. Hakaras HaTov represents recognizing the positive impact others have had on your life, while what the Yevanim attempted to do was to make everything in ones' life attributable to themselves.

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*FUNDAMENTALS* Sefer HaChinuch 3: Yissurim & Olam Haba

Dec 7, 2020

36:45

In episode 3 of FUNDAMENTALS, Rabbi Stark covers the ideas, in the Sefer HaChinuch's hakdamah, of yissurim and Olam Haba. To follow along inside click HERE.

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Recognizing The Good 3: A Self-Made Man

Dec 2, 2020

39:33

In this weeks schmooze the mashgiach continues discussing how Hakaras HaTov is all about recognizing that we are not self-made people.

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*FUNDAMENTALS* Sefer HaChinuch 2: Why Did Hashem Give Us The Torah?

Nov 30, 2020

33:10

In episode 2 of FUNDAMENTALS, Rabbi Stark covers the portion of the Sefer HaChinuch's hakdamah which addresses why Hashem gave us the Torah to begin with. To follow along inside click HERE.

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Recognizing The Good 2: I Pay Tuition!

Nov 26, 2020

37:49

Continuing in the theme of recognizing the good, Rabbi Stark expounds upon how Hakaras HaTov is not about saying "thank you" but rather is all about recognition of the good which exists in all aspects of our lives.

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(NEW SERIES) *FUNDAMENTALS* Sefer HaChinuch 1: Mass Revelation vs A Leap Of Faith

Nov 23, 2020

37:14

In this new series—aptly named "FUNDAMENTALS"—Rabbi Stark goes through the hakdamos to various primary sources of Torah principles. This teaching style allows the audience, who are encouraged to follow along inside, to become more knowledgable and familiar with the foundations of our Torah belief. Rabbi Stark appropriately kicks off the FUNDAMENTALS series with the hakdamah to the Sefer HaChinuch, as it lists all of the Mitzvos and the "reasons" behind them. To follow along inside click HERE.

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Recognizing The Good 1: Hakaras HaTov

Nov 19, 2020

36:38

For the next few weeks, R' Stark dives deep into what he believes is the root of Yiddiskeit—creating a real relationship with Hashem. However, to form such a relationship, we must first understand and internalize the concept of Hakaras HaTov.

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Investing In Our Learning

Nov 15, 2020

34:14

After discussing the importance of Yeshiva and the advantages it offers one who wants to truly grow in their learning, R' Stark focuses on how one properly invests in their learning.

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Why A Yeshiva Is Called "Yeshiva"

Nov 4, 2020

33:29

Yeshivah Aderes Hatorah is finally back in session and the Mashgiach is at long last able to be giving his schmoozim in person. To commemorate this momentous occasion, Rabbi Stark examines the deeper meaning of the word Yeshivah and all that it represents.

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Simchas Torah: Getting In The Zone

Oct 9, 2020

21:22

Simchas Torah is a Yom Tov when we celebrate the completion of the Torah—together. Although, on this Simchas Torah the celebrating may look very different, if we truly understand the greatness of the day we may be able to reach even greater heights than in previous years.

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Sukkos 3: Taking Matters Into Our Own Hands

Oct 5, 2020

25:29

Continuing in the theme of the arbah minim, the Mashgiach goes into more depth as to what they represent and how, by taking them together—in our hands—we can access "koichos" not typically attainable by us.

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Sukkos 2: Dancing With Depth

Oct 2, 2020

28:58

While there is a mitzvah to be happy on every Yom Tov, Sukkos is the only Chag described as "zman simchaseinu." Sukkos inherently contains an additional level of simcha and the Mashgiach is here to tell us how one can tap into it.

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Sukkos 1: One Family

Sep 30, 2020

27:17

After Yom Kippur, on which we proclaim Hashem as our Father and that we are his children, we almost immediately head into Sukkos. Of the main "avodas" of Sukkos is for Klal Yisroel to not just be children of Hashem, but rather to be children of Hashem—as one big happy family.

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A Short Chizuk Before Yom Kippur

Sep 27, 2020

10:59

With Yom Kippur just a few short hours away, Rabbi Stark has some last minute thoughts to help ensure we make the most of the day's opportunities.

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Yom Kippur: The Greatest Opportunity

Sep 23, 2020

27:07

In last week's schmooze, the Mashgiach describes that if one understands that Hashem is the King they are afforded a great opportunity to connect with him. This week the Mashgiach explains how there is a level of connection even higher than that of King—that Hashem is our Father too. When one truly grasps this they are afforded the greatest opportunity of all.

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Rosh Hashanah: An Opportunity For Greatness

Sep 16, 2020

37:32

Rosh Hashanah is the day on which the world—and everything in it—is judged, and it is therefore a very serious day. However, this fact also makes Rosh Hashanah the best time to take advantage of the wonderful opportunities Hashem affords to us.

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Elul 3: Being Alone In Yeshiva

Sep 15, 2020

30:25

In order to do proper tshuvah it is imperative that we are alone. During this trying time of quarantine we are experiencing being alone like never before. But what is this idea of aloneness and why does it allow for proper repentance?

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Elul 2: Listening To The Song Of Torah

Sep 3, 2020

32:31

Elul stands for Ani L'dodi V'dodi Li and is all about creating a relationship with Hashem. Rabbi Stark explains how the best way to create this relationship is through the "song" of Torah.

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Elul 1: New Beginnings

Aug 25, 2020

29:22

Elul is here and the new zman along with it, however, this Elul is unlike any we've ever experienced before. Nonetheless, we must recognize the new beginning Elul ushers in and understand how we can make the most of the opportunities it present us with.

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Mezuzah: What We Call "Home"

Aug 18, 2020

35:07

Chazal say "anyone who puts on Tefillin, wears Tzitzis, and has a Mezuzah by the entrance of his house has a "chazakah" that he won't sin." The Mashgiach discusses Mezuzah and explains why this is the case and how it speaks to our generation.

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Tefillin 2: Being An Ambassador Of Hashem

Aug 11, 2020

39:35

Bein Hazmanim or not, Rabbi Stark and his spreading of Torah cannot be stopped. In this latest segment, the Mashgiach continues in the theme of Tefillin and what it stands for.

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Tisha B'Av: Relating To The Churban

Jul 29, 2020

33:37

Although summer zman has ended, and the "schmooze" along with it, Rabbi Stark sits down in a more informal setting to discuss Tisha B'Av and how we are to relate to the "Churban" Beis Hamikdash.

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