The Rabbi Stark Podcast

The Mashgiach gives a schmooze on the topic of Shovavim and explains how we need to better ourselves—not merely because we "have to" but rather because we "want to gain" what a life of spirituality has to offer.

Rabbi Stark speaks in Mishkan Shmuel about the significance of a "bais medrash."

The Mashgiach speaks about the greatness of the "Mashgiach Hador" Rav Matisyahu Solomon זצ"ל and shares some of his Torah insights with us.

With the parshiyos of "Shovavim" beginning once again the Mashgiach discusses what the avoda is during these weeks. 

Understanding the true definition of "emunah" and our relationship with Hashem as though it is a true marriage.

Moshe Rabbeinu received the ultimate compliment when Hashem referred to him as "reliable." What's so special about being reliable and why is it a necessary precursor to having emunah?

As Jews, we do the things we do because they are Ratzon Hashem, not because they are practical. 

The connection between Emunah and Chanukah, and why the Greeks were dead-set on trying to ensure the Jews couldn't learn Torah.

A high-level understanding of Esav and his life values (and how they differ from that of Yishmael).

Many people think there is a "leap of faith" in Judaism, but Rabbi Stark explains why that is inaccurate, as well as how this all ties in to Chanukah.

Considering the current climate in Israel and in the world at large, together with the weekly parsha, its time we have a sophisticated understanding of Yishmael and his world view.

Emunah is made up of three aspects which must be meticulously honed and mastered; emunah of the mind, emunah of the heart, and emunah of the hands.

Emunah is a basic tenet of being a Jew. However, many of us don't understand what true "Emunah" is, and unfortunately we confuse it with something that it is not.

Achdus is not just a "cute" thing which we hear about. Rather, its part and parcel of what it means to be a Jew.

While tragic, this war is causing something special to stir in each and every Jew.

Every single person seems to have an opinion as to what this war is about but Rabbi Stark is here to set the record straight and share how we can ensure victory for the Jewish people.

The sole purpose of a Jew is to cause others to think "(s)he represents something Godly" upon seeing them.

The tefilah of Yoshev B'seiser contains all the letters of the aleph bais—except for the letter "zayin." Is this mere happenstance or is there some significant that only the letter zayin is nowhere to be found?

Israel has declared war following the horrific Hamas terrorist attack. All Jews are now on the front lines of battle, be it spiritually, physically, or both. How can we ensure our success in this war and what does Hashem want from us with it?

What does "simcha" have to do with Sukkos?

The importance of realizing you are "assembly required." 

Is the clean slate we get from repeating the Yud Gimmel Middos HaRachamim a "handout" or is there some sort of effort on our part which allows us to be entitled to it?

The Mashgiach shares what Rosh Hashanah is really all about and how to ensure we have a successful year.

Personal growth is a journey, and not always an easy one, resulting in us needing to be "pushed in" at times.

The growth in Elul is for you to become the real you, and it's important to understand that.