The Rabbi Stark Podcast

Rabbi Stark contemplates the idea of being an "influencer" and "goin viral" and what that means in the context of Yiddishkeit.

The Mashgiach explains how we all have a soundtrack in our lives and the power it holds.

The Mashgiach explains how Avraham and Yitzchok were "imperfectly" perfect and how their distinct personalities complemented each other flawlessly.

Rabbi Stark discusses the relationship between music and emotion.

Rabbi Stark explains the greatness of Avraham and how he was unique—even amongst the Avos.

The Mashgiach begins an updated and redeveloped version of the "Music" series, keeping up with the ever changing musical landscape.

Rabbi Stark discusses what does it mean that Noach was a "Tzadik" and why he wasn't the father of the Jewish nation.

Rabbi Stark discusses the Yom Tov of Sukkos and the relevance of the sukkah in particular—how and why it connects us to an elevated relationship with Hashem. For additional Sukkos content see episodes 26, 64, 65, 66 and 130.

The Masgiach gives some practical tips and ideas how one can succeed at "teshuvah."

Rabbi Stark explains the "secret power" of the yud gimmel middos harachamim and how it is activated.

The Mashgiach explains the idea behind the symbolic gestures on Rosh Hashanah and what the key takeaway is.

The Mashgiach continues scrutinizing the Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Shemoneh Esrei and offers simple "pshat" in the words said.

Rabbi Stark expresses how one should not be afraid of their growth and how reaching the next level is one being true to themselves.

Rabbi Stark opens a machzor and examines the Shemoneh Esrei said on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, in order for one to gain a better understating of the tefilah said on these high holy days.

The Mashgiach explains how the purpose of Elul is for one to realize that Hashem will never forsake them and that we can never reach "the point of no return."

Elul is once again upon us and the Yamim Noraim are approaching fast. Rabbi Stark discusses what our "avoidah" is during this period.

Rabbi Stark discusses the Torah's perspective on war.

In this final installment of the Rambam's Yud Gimmel Ikrei Emunah, the Mashgiach explains why believing in the coming of Mashiach as well as Techiyas HaMeisim is so central to our Jewish religion.

This bonus episode is a recording of the shiur Rabbi Stark gave on Tisha B'Av in which the Mashgiach discusses the concept of the Shechinah and how it allows us to forge a relationship with Hashem.

The Mashgiach gives practical advice for a successful bein hazmanim.

The Mashgiach continues the Tefilah series while focusing on different areas in tefilah.

Rabbi Stark picks back up the Tefilah series (which began with Episode 132 back in October of 2021) and immediately tackles the idea of how one can—and is supposed to—connect to the ultimate Geulah through their tefilah.

The Mashgiach explains how the Hebrew word of "shalom" means "harmony" as opposed to "peace" and what the difference is between them.

Rabbi Stark concludes the Bishvili Nivra HaOlam series by focusing on how one can accomplish, and why one must appreciate, their god given mission on this world.

Rabbi Stark contemplates the ideas of Tumah and Taharah, as well as their connection with the Parah Adumah.