The Rabbi Stark Podcast

For The Love Of Hashem (Hakaras HaTov VI) 22.01.2025 41:35 ↓

Ultimately, being a person who has hakaras hatov brings you closer to Hashem.

LIVE FROM THE MIR: Yesod HaBayis 20.01.2025 23:08 ↓

During these weeks of Shovavim, the Mashgiach talks about how one can ensure a healthy home for themselves.

The Truth About "Jewish Identity" (Shemos - Parsha Principles) 17.01.2025 43:50 ↓

The Bnei Yisroel were redeemed from Mitzrayim because they maintained their "Jewish Identity"—but weren't they simultaneously worshipping Avodah Zarah??

Gratitude And Humility (Hakaras HaTov V) 14.01.2025 37:40 ↓

Many people fail to recognize the good because they feel doing so negatively effects how they are perceived. Such people could not be more wrong.

A Talmud's Hesped: Rav Moshe Shapiro זצ"ל 12.01.2025 48:42 ↓

Rabbi Stark speaks about the "mehalech" and greatness of his rebbi, Rav Moshe Shapiro.

Its ALL Torah (Chanukah) 26.12.2024 39:42 ↓

What the Greeks failed to realize is that everything IS Torah.

From Avos To Banim (Vayeshev - Parsha Principles) 20.12.2024 47:58 ↓

The difference between the Avos and the Shevatim.

"Mi Baal HaBABKA" (Hakaras HaTov IV) 18.12.2024 37:48 ↓

The mental gymnastics we do just do deny what others do for us.

Yaakov: Separate And Above (Parsha Principles) 13.12.2024 40:32 ↓

How Yaakov differentiated himself from everyone (including the rest of the avos)

Bein Adam L'Atzmo (Hakaras HaTov III) 10.12.2024 47:06 ↓

Hakaras hatov is not about the one being thanked, its about the one DOING the thanking!

Yaakov: The Practical Application (Parsha Principles) 06.12.2024 47:11 ↓

Now that we understand how Yaakov is the synthesis of the middos of Avraham and Yitzchak, the questions is how does one practically apply this concept.

The Obligation Of Indebtedness (Hakaras HaTov II) 03.12.2024 40:20 ↓

More than just recognizing the good, one must also realize how indebted they ought to feel.

Yaakov: The Synthesis Of It All (Parsha Principles) 02.12.2024 51:19 ↓

Avraham represents chessed and Yitzchak represents din. Yaakov though is the total integration of both of these middos and how they need to be properly balanced.

A Change Of Attitude (Hakaras HaTov I) 27.11.2024 39:32 ↓

We have all heard about the concept of Hakaras HaTov but do we know that is is MUCH more than merely saying thanks?

Did The Avos Really "Invent" Tefilah? (Fundamentals) 22.11.2024 1:03:02 ↓

During these parshiyos, where we discuss the avos and their introduction of tefilah, the Mashgiach explains that the connection goes much deeper than you may think.

The "Olam Ha'Yeshivos" (Winter Zman III) 19.11.2024 42:12 ↓

The idea of Yeshiva is not limited to a physical location but rather it is a way of life.

The Strength Of Restraint (Vayeira - Parsha Principles) 15.11.2024 45:15 ↓

Yitzchak is mentioned the least of all of the avos in the Torah, but that is precisely the trait which Yitzchak embodied.

Yeshiva: What It Means And How To "Do It" (Winter Zman II) 12.11.2024 39:43 ↓

We all know what a "Yeshiva" is, but does anyone actually know what "yeshiva" means?

The Chessed Of Avraham (Lech Lecha - Parsha Principles) 08.11.2024 41:34 ↓

The difference between Chessed and Rachamim and how understanding Avraham's Chessed helps one to know Hashem.

Welcome To Winter (Winter Zman I) 07.11.2024 38:41 ↓

During the long winter is precisely when one needs to understand the value of perseverance and to not quit at the first sight of disinterest.

Shnayim Mikra And Shabbos Hachanos (Shabbos IX) 01.11.2024 39:12 ↓

We are all familiar with Shnayim Mikra v'Echad Targum but have we ever thought about it as a Hachana for Shabbos?

You're Blocking My View (Sukkos II) 16.10.2024 28:24 ↓

Between Simchas Beis Hashoeva and the mitzvah to visit one's Rebbi over Sukkos, there seems to be a special focus on seeing the faces of tzadikim over this Yom Tov. The Mashgiach explains why.

Invited By Your "Guests" (Sukkos I) 13.10.2024 39:14 ↓

Sukkos is the synthesis of the things we committed to work on during the Yamim Noraim and how the Ushpizin help us to accomplish them.

Trust The "Busha" (Aseres Yemei Teshuvah) 08.10.2024 44:16 ↓

We all want to improve but what can we do and where do we even start?

An Emotional Rollercoaster (Rosh Hashanah) 01.10.2024 38:42 ↓

Many of us may experience an emotional rollercoaster over Rosh Hashanah but really it should be a day of "simcha" and rejoicing.