The Rabbi Stark Podcast

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?

Torah + Middos (Sefiras HaOmer I) 27.04.2023 42:22 ↓

During this time of Sefiras HaOmer, the Mashgiach explains why Middos are necessary to excel in Torah.

"Poseach Es Yadecha U'Masbia L'Chol Chai Ratzon" (Tefilah 13) 19.04.2023 46:06 ↓

Explaining this verse and Ashrei's connection with Birchas Hamazon.

Rx: Ashrei By Mouth 3x Daily (Tefilah 12) 09.04.2023 26:11 ↓

Rabbi Stark expounds upon the power of Ashrei and the effects of saying it properly.

Questions And Connection (Pesach) 02.04.2023 33:59 ↓

Rabbi Stark explains why on Pesach, in particular, there is a special focus on asking questions.

Ashrei And Olam Haba (Tefilah 11) 27.03.2023 30:16 ↓

The Mashgiach examines Ashrei and explains why one who says it 3x daily is called a "ben Olam Haba."

LIVE FROM ROME: The Greatest Compliment 20.03.2023 20:32 ↓

The Mashgiach—on the Senter's Europe Trip—gives a schmooze live from Rome on Yoshke, Christianity, and where they went wrong.

Chet HaEigel, Explained (Ki Sisa - Parsha Principles) 10.03.2023 56:26 ↓

The Mashgiach explains, on a very deep level, the sin of the Golden Calf and how it manifests itself today and throughout all of Jewish history.

Remember The Future (Purim III / Parshas Zachor - Parsha Principles) 03.03.2023 52:32 ↓

The Mashgiach clarifies the idea and purpose of Parshas Zachor.