Monday Motivation with Rabbi Garfinkel

Let's compare the New Year's celebration in the BIG APPLE to the APPLE of the Jewish New Year. We will discover the difference between striving for a "HAPPY NEW YEAR" & striving for a "GOOD NEW YEAR." Guess what? The Jewish version is better! Listen and see why! Happy New Year to all of our Monday Motivation listeners and to all of the larger Project 613 family. Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Pr...

Jewish Motivation for the REAL Legal Holiday on December 25th with a real Jewish Calendar Surprise

Yosef Mendelevich, the inspiring Jewish Soviet Refusenik, risked his LIFE to light Chanukah candles in the darkest corner of the Iron Curtain in the Vladimir Prison. He lit up the world & millions of Jewish hearts...listen, and he'll light up yours as well! Happy Chanukah! Love, Rabbi

Welcome to the 1st Edition of our SECOND SEASON of MONDAY MOTIVATION! Transcend the "Holiday Season" to understand what Chanukah is all about...6 minutes to understand Chanukah as Jews today...It is as relevant today as it ever was! Love, Rabbi

Post Thanksgiving lessons of gratitude, a brief reflection on growing up with Tony Hsieh, and concretizing gratitude in our daily lives. Enjoy! Lots of love, Rabbi

Thanksgiving is a day to give thanks for the blessings in our lives! Yet, is it a "one and done?" The essence of Judaism is to become a "connoisseur of gratitude!" It is our name and essence as Jews. Enjoy this very special Monday Motivation, Lots of love, Rabbi

Who is alive? Just because we are breathing & walking does that mean we are alive? Or can someone be truly alive even when they have left this world? The main thing is: how can WE be alive today & every day! Enjoy! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel

True Giving! Avraham, the first Jew, trail-blazed a path of giving to others that is burned on to the hard drive of every Jew. Be inspired by his example. And a short but meaningful tribute to Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, OBM. Check out his amazing video- https://tinyurl.com/RabbiSacksWhyAmIaJew

Rock Solid Prediction of the Presidential Election with a lesson how this world really works: human effort with Divine blessing. This podcast should lead to everyone being calm with the election results. AND...if you think about it, this podcast is a fundamental tenet of why we keep Shabbos... ENJOY!

Who knew that Noah and his Ark are beacons for us today NOT to give in to peer pressure? 3 minutes with a very timely lesson for ourselves & for our society. Enjoy!

Probably the most important thing to take from this election season. ENJOY! Love, Rabbi Garfinkel

Many Jews think that the Jewish High Holidays end after Yom Kippur. They don't! Let this incredibly inspiring story of ancient and modern Jewish warriors INSPIRE YOU to show up for Succos, the holiday of JOY, starting this Friday, October 2nd. Really an awesome story...ENJOY!

I honestly submit that if you want to understand the essence of Yom Kippur, then this is a "must-listen." AND, prepared to be surprised...it's not what you think it is!!! Wishing everyone a Good & Sweet New Year 5781. Lots of love, Rabbi

With Rosh HaShanah 5781 fast approaching, what does Rosh HaShanah actually commemorate? What spiritual opportunities are able to be had? Nothing short of RECREATING YOURSELF! Don't miss this Monday Motivation! Wishing you all a Good & Sweet New Year of 5781

After our great extended Labor Day weekend, we delve into 2 recent news stories that both share a TIMELESS message. Do my actions make a difference in this world? ABSOLUTELY YES!!! Enjoy! Lots of love, Rabbi

The Jewish soldier going out to battle & encountering a beautiful captive woman is the Torah's parable for our own personal internal battles. Monday Motivation gives you the boost to fight our Biggest Battle! Love, Rabbi

For anyone who is interested in politics, this is most important thing you will listen to all day, all week, & possibly all year. I humbly submit that everyone should listen. There is more at stake than the election.

In a great real-life story, young Yitzele of Jerusalem teaches a PROFOUND lesson of life. The Chernobyl Rebbe also adds his brilliance. May we all live up to their true Jewish values. ENJOY!

Are you ready for a truly super-human story of elevated character? Looking for a role model? Well, here is one for you! In our day and age of EMOTION-first & THOUGHT-second, here is a heart-warming & inspiring story of how a THOUGHT-first & EMOTION-second approach keeps peace & brings G-dliness to the world. Enjoy!

Romance that Resonates- Classic Jewish Wisdom on Romance & Finding "the right one." TU B'Av is the day when Jewish singles would meet & find their "beshert." What qualities were they looking for? Shocking that the gals had to teach the guys a lesson?!?! And even for married couples, the message in the podcast is a key to building a marriage based on values that last b/c beauty alone just may not s...

A CRAZY story of salvation from a scary snake & how it relates to Tisha B'Av this week! Enjoy! Lots of love, Rabbi

Now that the NY Times is in the news, let's take a look at the best thing the NYT ever printed! Fast forward to 2100, hold on to your time travel seat belts, and take a glimpse into the eternity of the Jewish people! Have fun & be inspired to know how awesome it is to be Jewish & to be part of the Jewish people! Love, Rabbi

The secret potion to happy relationships with others is not to "kvetch" or "complain." Amazingly, the ability to achieve this is belief in the Almighty! Guaranteed to improve your relationships! Love, Rabbi

On the heels of the July 4th weekend, we Jews should take a moment to appreciate the freedom that America has afforded us and THEN to ask ourselves HOW we use that gift of freedom? Enjoy! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel

A fascinating & very practical comparison of one who believes in G-d & one who doesn't from the classic Jewish text "Chovos HaLevavos," by Rabbenu Bachya Ibn Pakuda (1050-1120) from Spain. His words from 900+ years ago ring as TRUE AS EVER today! Enjoy!