The Rabbi Stark Podcast

Explained (2 of 2): The Yud Gimmel Middos HaRachamim 30.09.2024 27:31 ↓

Just like the child who dumps a bowl of meatballs of their face, the "schmutz" makes them cuter. So too we want Hashem to view our sins in a way which endears us to him. 

Explained (1 of 2): The Yud Gimmel Middos HaRachamim 30.09.2024 44:35 ↓

Just like the child who dumps a bowl of meatballs of their face, the "schmutz" makes them cuter. So too we want Hashem to view our sins in a way which endears us to him. 

Lo BaShamayim (Nitzavim - Parsha Principles) 27.09.2024 40:56 ↓

How do we reconcile diametrically opposed opinions in the Torah and how does the fact that Torah is not "in the heavens" answer this question?

Process Over Perfection (Elul III) 24.09.2024 39:40 ↓

Especially in Elul, when we are all trying to strive for perfection, it is important to remember it is the journey itself which allows one to truly grow.

The Pursuit Of Simcha (Ki Savo - Parsha Principles) 20.09.2024 48:24 ↓

The Torah in this week's parsha says that the curses listed in the Tochacha will come if one fails to serve Hashem with "simcha"—what is simcha and aren't there worse sins one can do?

Chasing Greatness (Elul II) 17.09.2024 32:32 ↓

If you ever want to change and become great you can't wait for "greatness" to find its way to you, you need to get out there and chase it!

Tackling Shiluach Hakan (Ki Teitzei - Parsha Principles) 13.09.2024 36:00 ↓

We all know Shiluach Hakan is a "chok" but is there any explanation which can help us understand the reasoning behind it?

Harotzeh B'Tshuvah, The "Chiddush" Of Elul (Elul I) 11.09.2024 33:20 ↓

Every single relationship in existence has a point which, if passed, there is no coming back from. Except for one, our relationship with Hashem.

Am Segulah: Above The Zodiac (Shoftim - Parsha Principles) 06.09.2024 38:08 ↓

The Torah perspective on witchcraft, astrological signs, and what it means to be "The Am Segulah."

Fingernails And Shabbos Details (Shabbos VIII) 29.08.2024 35:49 ↓

What does the cutting of one's nails have to do with Shabbos? The deep connection may surprise you. . . 

Yom Shekulo Shabbos Prep (Shabbos VII) 19.08.2024 36:45 ↓

What does it mean to truly "prepare" for Shabbos, as well as for yom shekulo shabbos?

The Rabbi Akiva Perspective 08.08.2024 30:41 ↓

How and why Rabbi Akiva was so unique in his world view.

Slow Down And "Shabbos" (Shabbos VI) 06.08.2024 28:30 ↓

In this final Shabbos segment the Mashgiach discusses what it means to "just Shabbos."

The Shabbos Connection (Shabbos V) 31.07.2024 38:02 ↓

Approaching Shabbos from a different perspective can allow one to have an incredible connection with it, as well as with Hashem.

Pinchas, Shabbos, And The Bris Shalom (Pinchas - Parsha Principles) 26.07.2024 45:42 ↓

The reward for Pinchas' seemingly vicious act was the bris shalom. What does "shalom" mean and how does that even work?

Don't "Steal" Shabbos, "Feel" It (Shabbos IV) 24.07.2024 39:12 ↓

Understanding Shabbos so we can take advantage of all it has to offer.

The Beis Medresh Of Bilam (Balak - Parsha Principles) 19.07.2024 49:46 ↓

Bilam had so much potential (perhaps rivaling even that of Moshe Rabbeinu) yet he ended up being of the worst people in history.

Get In The Zone—Shabbos Zone (Shabbos III) 16.07.2024 40:22 ↓

How to raise Shabbos from merely a "time" to a "place".

Hitting The Rock: The Rambam's Perspective (Chukas - Parsha Principles) 12.07.2024 45:38 ↓

Moshe hitting the rock conveyed a false message from Hashem to Klal Yisroel and that is why hitting the rock was such a grave sin.

V'karasa L'Shabbos "Oneg" (Shabbos II) 11.07.2024 42:43 ↓

What is the true joy/pleasure we are privy to on Shabbos?

L'Shem Shamayim (Korach - Parsha Principles) 05.07.2024 45:04 ↓

Why does it actually matter if a disagreement is "l'shem shamayim" or not?

Shabbos Shabbos Yom Menuchah (Shabbos I) 04.07.2024 36:30 ↓

The Mashgiach begins a new series on Shabbos, starting with what is the great "menuchah" (rest) one experiences over Shabbos.

Seeing Wrong (Shelach - Parsha Principles) 28.06.2024 58:59 ↓

Rabbi Stark discusses how many times our perception of what we're seeing is totally incorrect and may be the cause of a lot of our issues and suffering.

Moshe Rabbeinu: The Greatest Navi Of All Time (Beha'aloscha - Parsha Principles) 21.06.2024 36:11 ↓

Why nevuas Moshe Rabbeinu was utterly unique.

A Healthy Sense Of Self 19.06.2024 36:59 ↓

The Mashgiach discusses the importance of a healthy sense of self, and the dangers of an unhealthy one.