Monday Motivation with Rabbi Garfinkel

What was the Jewish Impact on America's founding? AND, what is the future of Jews in America? Have a listen! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613

What does a Red Cow have to teach us? A LOT! Listen & find out! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613

Beyond Brunch... what is the REAL depth of Father's Day? (AND Mother's Day too!) Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613

How can spiritual FAKE NEWS ruin your life? Listen & find out! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613

Individuality vs. Conformity within Judaism. How does it work? Have a listen! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613

In our fast paced world, an act of kindness can build worlds. Chesed, or giving to others, is a pillar of the life. How much is chesed a part of YOUR life? Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613

How can one of the most important holidays on the Jewish calendar become almost completely forgotten? From Mt. Sinai to Napoleon to the Tzar... enjoy the Journey to Shavuos 3338! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613

A totally unprecedented decree from a non-Jewish government in the history of our people. KEEP SHABBOS! Who is in? This May 15-16, 2026. Listen for inspiration! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613

You can light up the world. It might even be your mission. Be inspired by the fires of Lag B'Omer this Monday night, May 4th! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613

A truly INCREDIBLE story of Jewish survival from the depths of communism to spiritual heights of reconnecting to Judaism! And... what launched his career in satellites? The confidence he got from being Jewish! Enjoy Olami 613's Mensch of the Month- MICHAEL MONT! To see the video: https://youtu.be/mzMIxQ1irZ8 Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613

In honor of the NFL Draft, see how football is the ULTIMATE way to understand Judaism! Listen and Have Fun! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613

GIVE IT A SHOT! YOU HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE & EVERYTHING TO GAIN! Happy Listening! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613 Chicago

What's in YOUR Haggadah? As we gear up for Passover, make sure YOU are telling the RIGHT story! Wishing you & your family a beautiful & meaningful Passover! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613

Dear Antisemites, Please listen. Dear Jews, Please listen. Love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613

Incredible real life story about Riding the Wave! Enjoy & Be Inspired!!! Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613

After 80 years of the rallying call "NEVER AGAIN," did much of American Jewry miss a NEVER AGAIN moment this past week? Listen & Find Out! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613

PURIM- CIRCA 2026! Reaction to the miraculous times in which we are living! Happy Purim! (Starting Monday night, March 2nd through Tuesday, March 3rd outside of Jerusalem) Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613

Do we see the Almighty only in the thunderous moments of life... or can we sense His presence in the whispers of every day life? The secrets of Shushan teach us how to find meaning & happiness in our daily lives. ENJOY! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613

Bret Stephens, Melanie Phillips, Robert Kraft, Liel Liebovitz & Jethro Tull! Power Packed PART 2 of Why it's time to stop caring about antisemitism. We analyze the REAL source & PURPOSE of antisemitism. Really a good idea to have a listen! ENJOY! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel Olami 613

It's time folks. We need to shift. It's time to own our Judaism & not care about what other people think. It's time to LEAN IN to our Jewish values, to define ourselves POSITIVELY with 3,800 years of elevated morality & fall into the victim trap. Antisemites don't care that we've been beaten up for 2,000 years. That just fuels their imagination of what is possible. When...

The Roman Gladiator sparks the imagination of many. Lots of GLORY! But oh how GORY! What is the real scoop behind the Roman Colosseum? Have a listen & BE PROUD TO BE JEWISH! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613

Join us as we relive the Olami 613 Italy Journey with Olami St. Louis & JRoots! In this episode we explore Florence, Pisa, Bagnoregio, and Pitigliano- the "little Jerusalem" of Italy. Come be inspired! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613

The spirit of the Maccabees lives on throughout the ages with a fiery tenacity! Enjoy these incredible stories of Jewish dedication! And learn about the deep spiritual power of the 8th day of Chanukah! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613

Down (Under) but NEVER OUT! The light of Chanukah shines brightest at moments of tragedy with a powerful message for Jews around the globe. May the mourners be comforted and the wounded have a speedy recovery! With much love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613

Wow! Spicy Episode Gets Some SPICY FEEDBACK! Let's continue our convo about intermarriage sparked by Netflix's "Nobody Wants This" Fasten YOUR seatbelts! My very best, Rabbi Garfinkel Olami 613