The Rabbi Stark Podcast

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."

Now that the weeks of Shovavim have passed, Rabbi Stark wants to focus on another important aspect of building one's home—having kavod (respect) for one another.

Rabbi Stark explains how the saying of "clothes make a man" is not just true in Yiddishkeit but it is actually a concept from the Torah itself.

This week, the Mashgiach explains what the idea of Shechinah is and how to have true Shalom Bayis with it as well as one's spouse.

Rabbi Stark picks back up the FUNDAMENTALS series with the 9th Ikur of the Rambam, that the Torah was given in its completion and it will never be changed.

This week, Rabbi Stark analyzes the idea of being an "eved" and discusses how the right kind of servitude is actually what makes one free.

In this week's segment, the Mashgiach discusses how one's past is the greatest asset to fuel one's future growth.

In this week's Shovavim schmooze, Rabbi Stark discusses marijuana and explains why even mere "recreational" usage goes against our purpose in this world.

In this week's Parsha Principles, Rabbi Stark discusses the significance of Az Yashir and how its importance may even rival that of Kriyas Yam Suf itself.