The Rabbi Stark Podcast

If the entire world is really worth being created for each individual, as far as that person is concerned, what is the point of everyone else?

The Mashgiach discusses the power of propaganda and the negative effects of being a "taker."

Rabbi Stark explains how the motivation for all that one does might just be jealously, and why that's not that bad.

Rabbi Stark discusses the true power of speech, allowing us to understand why Lashon Hara is such a destructive force.

Continuing in the theme of Bishvili Nivra HaOlam, the Mashgiach explains that for any of us to ever truly succeed, we must just be ourselves.

Rabbi Stark explains why the Lashon Hara which Miriam and Aharon spoke about Moshe was so misguided.

The gemarah, in Sanhedrin, says that each individual is required to say "the world was created for me"—but why? Why is each person's individuality and uniqueness a good enough reason for the entire world to be created?

With the Ramchal's "yahrzeit" this past Friday, and Shavuos right around the corner, Rabbi Stark explains the phenomenal contribution the Ramchal had to Torah "as we know it."

In this week's Sefiras HaOmer schmooze, Rabbi Stark talks about jealousy and how to avoid falling for its trap.

Rabbi Stark analyzes Parshas Bechukosai and the amazing lessons contained within.

Today, Lag BaOmer, Rabbi Stark explains how we can access our true greatness.

The Mashgiach explains Rabbi Akiva's perspective and view of the world.

Continuing in the theme of Sefiras HaOmer, the Mashgiach discusses the idea of "healthy" competition.

Rabbi Stark discusses the concept of Sefiras HaOmer and its connection to this weeks Parsha of Emor.

Understanding the difference between peace and harmony, and analyzing the shortcoming of R' Akiva's 24,000 talmidim.

In episode 11 of the Rambam's Yud Gimmel Ikrei Emunah, Rabbi Stark discusses reward and punishment.

FUNDAMENTALS episode 10, of Hashgacha Pratis, is here.

Although many of us are unaware, Pesach has much to do with the concept of "time." This is obvious from the fact that the only thing which makes an otherwise non-chametz item "chametz" is the addition of time. Rabbi Stark discusses the relationship between "time" and the yom tov of Pesach.

The Mashgiach explains how the Hallel said during the Seder is different from the Hallels said throughout the rest of the year. Understanding this clarifies why on Pesach one is required to see themselves as saved from mitzrayim (as opposed to it merely being a celebration our ancestor's salvation).

The Gadol Hador, Rav Chaim Kanievsky זצ"ל, has passed away and while many of us are aware of this great loss, we can't truly comprehend the gravity of what we will be forever lacking. Rabbi Stark attempts to shed some light on who this angel of Hashem was and how we are to try and deal with his passing.

Although Taanis Esther is not the only fast we keep, there is something about it which makes it feel unique. The Mashgiach discusses what is different about Taanis Esther and helps us to understand how we can "tap in" to the greatness of the day.

Our Gedolim say that Purim is the day which he have the opportunity to reach the highest heights. Rabbi Stark is here to tell us how.

We all know that in Adar we are supposed to be "marbim b'simcha" but in order to do so we must first understand what true happiness is.

With Purim approaching, the Mashgiach analyzes what Haman's thought process was and his miscalculation.

The Mashgiach discusses what "verbal abuse" is and how words are so powerful that when they are improperly used they can even amount to actual "abuse."