The Rabbi Stark Podcast

If We Go Down, Hashem Goes Down With Us (Adar III) 12.03.2025 41:52 ↓

The secret to the Jewish people is that Hashem NEEDS us—and we NEED each other.

The Mystery Of Taanis Esther (Adar - Fundamentals) 07.03.2025 35:34 ↓

Taanis Esther is one of many fasts we keep, but something feels different about it compared to all other fasts. Rabbi Stark dives into the mystery of, and reason for, Taanis Esther.

His Greatness = His Relatabilty (Adar II) 05.03.2025 40:40 ↓

The secret to Hashem's unbridled love for Klal Yisroel is the fact that He is "sameach b'chelki." The Mashgiach explains what that actually means.

Igeres Haman (Adar - Fundamentals) 03.03.2025 33:10 ↓

A deep dive into Haman's conveniently warped view of the Jews.

Simcha—The Best Antidepressant (Adar I) 28.02.2025 43:07 ↓

Partying, eating meat, and drinking wine is fun and all but true "simcha" is the only thing which can keep one out of a state of deep depression.

From One to Ten: Unifying A Fragmented World (Yisro - Parsha Principles) 14.02.2025 44:59 ↓

The Mashgiach explains how 1 and 10 are really two sides of the same coin and how the journey from 1 to 10 actually bring "everything" full circle.

FEELING The Love (Beshalach - Parsha Principles) 07.02.2025 46:19 ↓

What was greater, the miracle of Kriyas Yam Suf or Klal Yisroel signing Az Yashir?

10 Makkos, Precisely (Parsha Principles) 27.01.2025 43:17 ↓

Rabbi Stark explains the significance of the number ten and why Hashem brought exactly ten makkos.

For The Love Of Hashem (Hakaras HaTov VI) 22.01.2025 41:35 ↓

Ultimately, being a person who has hakaras hatov brings you closer to Hashem.

LIVE FROM THE MIR: Yesod HaBayis 20.01.2025 23:08 ↓

During these weeks of Shovavim, the Mashgiach talks about how one can ensure a healthy home for themselves.

The Truth About "Jewish Identity" (Shemos - Parsha Principles) 17.01.2025 43:50 ↓

The Bnei Yisroel were redeemed from Mitzrayim because they maintained their "Jewish Identity"—but weren't they simultaneously worshipping Avodah Zarah??

Gratitude And Humility (Hakaras HaTov V) 14.01.2025 37:40 ↓

Many people fail to recognize the good because they feel doing so negatively effects how they are perceived. Such people could not be more wrong.

A Talmud's Hesped: Rav Moshe Shapiro זצ"ל 12.01.2025 48:42 ↓

Rabbi Stark speaks about the "mehalech" and greatness of his rebbi, Rav Moshe Shapiro.

Its ALL Torah (Chanukah) 26.12.2024 39:42 ↓

What the Greeks failed to realize is that everything IS Torah.

From Avos To Banim (Vayeshev - Parsha Principles) 20.12.2024 47:58 ↓

The difference between the Avos and the Shevatim.

"Mi Baal HaBABKA" (Hakaras HaTov IV) 18.12.2024 37:48 ↓

The mental gymnastics we do just do deny what others do for us.

Yaakov: Separate And Above (Parsha Principles) 13.12.2024 40:32 ↓

How Yaakov differentiated himself from everyone (including the rest of the avos)

Bein Adam L'Atzmo (Hakaras HaTov III) 10.12.2024 47:06 ↓

Hakaras hatov is not about the one being thanked, its about the one DOING the thanking!

Yaakov: The Practical Application (Parsha Principles) 06.12.2024 47:11 ↓

Now that we understand how Yaakov is the synthesis of the middos of Avraham and Yitzchak, the questions is how does one practically apply this concept.

The Obligation Of Indebtedness (Hakaras HaTov II) 03.12.2024 40:20 ↓

More than just recognizing the good, one must also realize how indebted they ought to feel.

Yaakov: The Synthesis Of It All (Parsha Principles) 02.12.2024 51:19 ↓

Avraham represents chessed and Yitzchak represents din. Yaakov though is the total integration of both of these middos and how they need to be properly balanced.

A Change Of Attitude (Hakaras HaTov I) 27.11.2024 39:32 ↓

We have all heard about the concept of Hakaras HaTov but do we know that is is MUCH more than merely saying thanks?

Did The Avos Really "Invent" Tefilah? (Fundamentals) 22.11.2024 1:03:02 ↓

During these parshiyos, where we discuss the avos and their introduction of tefilah, the Mashgiach explains that the connection goes much deeper than you may think.

The "Olam Ha'Yeshivos" (Winter Zman III) 19.11.2024 42:12 ↓

The idea of Yeshiva is not limited to a physical location but rather it is a way of life.

The Strength Of Restraint (Vayeira - Parsha Principles) 15.11.2024 45:15 ↓

Yitzchak is mentioned the least of all of the avos in the Torah, but that is precisely the trait which Yitzchak embodied.