The Rabbi Stark Podcast

Elul Doesn't End The Year—It Starts It (Elul I) 28.08.2023 35:05 ↓

Although Rosh Hashanah is the first day of the new year, Rabbi Stark explains how Elul is tied to the new year too.

The Struggle Is Real (Bein Hazmanim) 10.08.2023 31:52 ↓

Bein Hazmanim can be a tough time but the Mashgiach is here to arm us with life hacks to success.

Tu B'Av And The Shiva D'Nechemta 02.08.2023 31:52 ↓

With Tisha B'Av behind us, what is the "avodah" moving forward?

The Churban And Ultimate Geulah (Tisha B'Av) 26.07.2023 29:05 ↓

How can we mourn a loss which we've never experienced and how can we yearn for something which we have no concept of? Rabbi Stark helps us relate to these otherwise foreign concepts.

The Bracha Of Shalom (Pinchas - Parsha Principles) 07.07.2023 32:28 ↓

Pinchas, who did this seemingly violent act, is blessed with "the bracha of shalom"—isn't this an oxymoron?

Even Bigger Than Themselves (Emunas Chachamim V) 06.07.2023 39:07 ↓

Our leaders from previous generations were so great that their works were even bigger than themselves, how is that even possible?

Bilam, A Donkey With A Donkey (Balak - Parsha Principles) 30.06.2023 28:49 ↓

How is it that Bilam—who is referred to as "Bilam HaRasha"—could seem to have experienced prophecy in the same way as Moshe Rabbeinu?

The "Gadlus" Of Our Gedolim (Emunas Chachamim IV) 28.06.2023 42:52 ↓

Our gedolim and chachamim are (technically) "people"—but not at all in the sense we are familiar with.

The Issue With Hitting The Rock (Chukas - Parsha Principles) 26.06.2023 28:09 ↓

Yes, Moshe was supposed to speak to the rock as opposed to hit it, but does the punishment really fit the offense?

Is Yeridas Hadoros Just A Myth? (Emunas Chachamim III) 22.06.2023 38:05 ↓

With so much technological progression, can it really be that the generations are in decline?

The Value Of Hierarchy (Korach - Parsha Principles) 19.06.2023 35:47 ↓

A hierarchy exists in Klal Yisroel and Korach failed to understand its value.

Trusting The Mesorah (Emunas Chachamim II) 14.06.2023 40:04 ↓

Its impossible to follow the Torah if you lack faith in the mesorah.

Tzitzis, The Meraglim, And Great Aspirations (Shelach - Parsha Principles) 12.06.2023 26:32 ↓

How the concept of Tzitzis is a direct result of the story of the Meraglim and their lack of aspirations. 

Trust, The Foundation Of Judaism (Emunas Chachamim I) 07.06.2023 39:35 ↓

Why Judaism requires trust (as opposed to belief).

Why Moshe Had To Separate From His Wife (Beha'aloscha) - Parsha Principles) 02.06.2023 27:23 ↓

The Torah is always mentioning Moshe, but do we have any clue as to who Moshe really was?

Rav Gershon Eidelstein זצ"ל: Reflecting On The Loss Of A Gadol Hador 31.05.2023 38:16 ↓

The Mashgiach tells of a lesson he learned while at the Shabbos table of Rav Gershon Eidelstein זצ"ל which helps to explain "hefsid" (loss) we have just experienced.

Rack Of Lamb, At The Very Least (Shavuos) 24.05.2023 38:52 ↓

We only enjoy the things we can relate to. Let's relate to Torah.

Counting Stars (Bamidbar - Parsha Principles) 19.05.2023 25:47 ↓

What is "mass individuality" and why should I care?

Why Did The Chicken Cross The Road? (Sefiras HaOmer IV) 17.05.2023 33:37 ↓

Jokes are an important tool which can bring us closer to one another, but can also drive us apart if used improperly.

Your Ticket To Connection (A Sefiras HaOmer Special) 12.05.2023 29:12 ↓

Why the Yehi Ratzon after one counts sefira focuses on "removing negatives" as opposed to "increasing positives."

Not My Problem, Or Is It? (Sefiras HaOmer III) 11.05.2023 35:34 ↓

Why the well-being of another Jew is something that should be important to you.

"The Zohar" And Kabbalah (Lag BaOmer) 09.05.2023 27:16 ↓

Rebbi Shimon Bar Yochai was the author of The Zohar but what is The Zohar and what even is Kabbalah?

REVEALED: The "Middos" Of Sefiras HaOmer (A Sefiras HaOmer Special) 05.05.2023 28:19 ↓

Rabbi Stark reveals the ideas behind the various middos of the days and weeks of Sefiras HaOmer and explains how they are expressions of Torah psychology.

Carrying The Burden Of A Friend (Sefiras HaOmer II) 03.05.2023 40:57 ↓

What does it mean to be Nosei B'ol Im Chaveiro?

Holy, You Shall Be (Kedoshim - Parsha Principles) 28.04.2023 23:41 ↓

What does it mean to "be holy" and is this a mitzvah or something else entirely?