The Rabbi Stark Podcast

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Bilam was arguably as great as Moshe, so how is it possible his life's journey ended up so diametrically opposed to that of Moshe's?

Shema contains both the essence of Torah and the instructions with which how to experience it.

Revealing the secrets of the mysterious parah adumah.

The importance of having a mission statement and why "shema" is the Jewish one.

Korach claimed hierarchy's aren't necessary and that Moshe was just advancing his own interests when in reality Korach only started his movement for self-gain and "Nature" itself rejected his policies.

Klal Yisroel is described as Am Kelavi Yakum but the reason why differs from that of similarly named Operation Rising Lion.

Perspective, the key to success in your life's mission.

Its time we all take a good hard look at ourselves and be HONEST about where we are holding.

"If someone tells you there is Torah by the Goyim don't believe them. If they tell you there is wisdom by the Goyim, believe them." What is this wisdom and does it originate from the Torah or is it something else entirely?

The secret of Torah is the actual "magic" contained within which simultaneously changes a person while granting them their deepest desires.

How and why the flags which Klal Yisroel wanted represent their desire to fulfill their "shlichus."

We are Torah. And Torah is us.

How and why proper "self-love" is not just healthy but also the path to true emunah in Hashem.

Although widely accepted nowadays, the Zohar's acceptance came along with more controversy than you might expect.

In the classic song of Bar Yochai there is a line which translates to "when Hashem thought to make Man, he envisioned you (Rebbi Shimon)"—what was it about Rebbi Shimon Bar Yochai which made him worthy of such a compliment?

The true definition of the word "kadosh" is "separate" (as opposed to "holy"). This begs the question, whats so special about being separate?

A relationship can be based upon many different things but if you want it to endure there is one thing which reigns supreme.

Why Lashon Hara is one of the only "aveiros" which cause a negative physical response.

The talmidim of Rabbi Akiva seem to have really loved one another, so why was it such a big deal that they didnt respect each other?

Seder night is truly a magical time but how does one overcome any stress and harness that "magic" to connect with their children, their spouse, and Hashem?

During the year there is a set way in which we can grow and improve from one "level" to the next. However, over Pesach Hashem allows us to "skip" levels.

How structure defines one's values and why this is the essence of Torah.

So much of the Mishkan's beauty was totally hidden, this is not accidental but rather intentionally done and there is a major lesson we can learn from it.

Bein Hazmanim is not an "all or nothing" experience. Rabbi Stark explains what a successful Bein Hazmanim actually looks like, and how to achieve one.