Monday Motivation with Rabbi Garfinkel

After a week has passed, I wanted to offer some thoughts about the Highland Park tragedy. This is for those who did not directly experience the tragedy but rather for most of us who were not there and are grappling for a positive and constructive way to process the tragedy. For those who DID experience the tragedy, there is only one response currently...a BIG HUG! Sending love to those who were di...

As you are sipping your lemonade (or whatever you're drinking) with your feet up enjoying the freedom that America affords you, give a listen to hear the Jewish take on July 4th, America, and the ultimate purpose of freedom. Enjoy! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613 

Do you see reality? Do you see the world the way it really is? Come learn a fundamental principle from the mistake of the Jewish Spies in the Torah that will absolutely change your understanding of this world and clarify your perception of REALITY! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613

The Golden State Warriors have their "Victory Parade" today. Why is a victory parade so important? What about being a champion is so irresistible? What makes us crave victory? Why are the Halls of Fame of various sports SO talked about? Why do we care who the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) is? Find out the answers to those questions and more in this week's edition of Monday Motivation Podcast with Ra...

It's wedding season!!! Let's take a peek at the meaning of Jewish weddings and marriage called "KIDDUSHIN," true holiness. This podcast is a must for anyone who is either single or married...which is everyone! ENJOY! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel PS. Last week I did not record b/c of the holiday of Shavuos

The blooming of ancient date palm have eternal lessons for how to view the world, the Jewish people, and YOURSELF! Enjoy this botanical thriller! Botany has never been SO much fun! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613

Follow the incredible journey of Project 613 on the Olami summit! Inspiration like no other!

Don't think that your actions matter? THINK AGAIN! One of the greatest missions of the Jewish people and of every Jew is to be a PR Agent for the CEO of the Universe! Listen & you'll find yourself acting on a much higher level! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613

Think you know what it means to love your neighbor as yourself? Take a listen & find out! Enlightening, Empowering, Challenging, & Life-Changing Mitzvah is inside this podcast! Love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613

Yom HaShoah- (Holocaust Memorial Day) & Yom HaZikaron- (Israel Memorial Day) are powerful days. Why is Israel so important to the Jewish people? Where are you in the current battle for Israel? Some powerful words to inspire you! Love, Rabbi Garfinkel

Is Freedom doing whatever you want whenever you want to do it? Check out Monday Motivation with Rabbi Garfinkel to find out the REAL definition of Freedom! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613

Fasten your seatbelts for some truly inspirational stories about Passover! Just the boost you need! Love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613

This is a MUST listen if you are attending or leading a Passover Seder. AND...if you aren't planning on going to one, PLEASE LISTEN...and you WILL be motivated to go! Enjoy! Please contact me with any questions, feedback, or content! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613

The slap heard 'round the world highlights the INCREDIBLE interpersonal laws of the Torah that help us elevate our relationships to a higher level! Be blown away by the Torah's sophisticated approach to healthy relationships. Enjoy! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613

It's time to REBRAND PASSOVER! Your Passover will NOT be the SAME! Enjoy & BE PUMPED UP TO BE JEWISH! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel

How can the passing of the greatest Rabbi on planet earth inspire YOU? Well, it should...and it can! Just have a listen to this week's Monday Motivation Podcast and see how the INCREDIBLE life of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, zatzal, can truly set you on a path to a meaningful life. Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613

Inspired by the wonderful Mazel Tov of our daughter getting engaged, I present to you this Monday Motivation Podcast about PURIM! Nothing is more exciting than Purim and its message of SEEING the Almighty in the regular patterns of life. The Scroll of Esther teaches us that G-d may be HIDDEN, but He is nevertheless, RIGHT HERE! Move over Netflix! Purim is MUCH MORE DRAMATIC, FUN, & MEANINGFUL! Lov...

The response of the Jewish people to save our brothers & sisters in Ukraine has been overwhelming. Why? Jews don't even know these Jews from Ukraine. Why the outpouring of love and concern? Because every Jew is responsible for every other Jew! Take the journey from our Torah sources to understand the depth & beauty of the Jewish people! Here is a reliable link to help our brothers & sisters in Ukr...

A Jewish perspective on the horror of the Russian invasion of Ukraine... When you want a break from the political experts and see what the real SPIRITUAL depth & background to the situation, have a listen! My very best, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613

Project 613 is on the Road Again! This time to New York for an inspiring trip connecting our Project 613 participants to our Judaism. The concept of "Every Jew is Responsible for Every other Jew" is not just a fuzzy concept but rather a concrete one that guides us always to think about others first! Plus a few great stories! Love, Rabbi Garfinkel

Monday Motivation Podcast is all the intersection of TORAH & YOUR LIFE! Everyone is talking about the Super Bowl, so this podcast explores the powerful idea of CLOTHING & UNIFORMS... and the role of the "TRAITORS" to our true identity. Who are you? What is your essence? What do YOU project? Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613...

Whoopie Goldberg's comments are, by contrast, a window into the ACCURACY of the Jewish Tradition & lead us to discover the very essence of the Jewish people! Don't miss this MONDAY MOTIVATION with Rabbi Garfinkel. One for the ages! Love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613

The big ideas of life are crucial...but life HAPPENS and is lived in the details. Living a truly spiritual life is the same way. Big ideas are awesome and essential...but we are truly spiritual, ethical, and moral when we fulfill the DETAILS of what the Almighty wants from us! ENJOY! Subscribe and share! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613

The key to a happy life is... listen to the podcast! Sneak preview: Happiness does not come from the great & grand moments of life. Of course we appreciate them. BUT, real happiness comes from training ourselves to see it & to appreciate the endless WEALTH of blessing we have in our lives. We need to become "connoisseurs of gratitude."

This small but MIGHTY Jewish holiday of TU B'Shevat has powerful words of wisdom, strength, & RENEWAL for your life! Listen & Enjoy! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel