The Rabbi Stark Podcast

Connecting The Dots (Beshalach) 30.01.2026 57:43 ↓

The beauty of a song lies in connecting its highs, lows, and flow. Rabbi Stark explains how Az Yashir represents the connection of our past, present, and future.

The Purpose Of Creation (Bo) 23.01.2026 33:05 ↓

What it REALLY means to thank Hashem.

Understanding The 10 Makkos (Va'eira) 16.01.2026 52:46 ↓

We all know about the Makkos generally but do we know the individual purpose of each and every Makkah?

Aimless & Overexposed (Shovavim II) 14.01.2026 44:44 ↓

The Mashgiach discusses how we can protect our families—and ourselves—from the extreme exposure we are all privy too.

The Invisible Man (Shemos) 09.01.2026 55:46 ↓

What does it mean to be an "anav" and why Moshe Rabbeinu's greatest compliment was that he was an "eved (servant of) Hashem".

Welcome To Mitzrayim (Shovavim I) 07.01.2026 38:08 ↓

A podcast exclusive Shovavim series to guide us through Ikvesa d'Mashicha—the same which guided the Yidden to be redeemed from Mitzrayim.

A Legacy Of Unity (Vayechi) 02.01.2026 52:28 ↓

With the culmination of Sefer Bereshis, the Mashgiach explains how the greatness of Yaakov Avinu and his twelve sons was how they were all so different, yet came together to create one whole.

(I Just Wanna) Sing From My Brain 01.01.2026 36:52 ↓

Everyone is very busy with the "heart" and how they "feel" about everything but the brain might just be what should really dictate our actions.

Majesty or Humility (Vayigash) 26.12.2025 45:31 ↓

Diametrically opposed or is there a balance which can be unlocked?

Me, Myself, and AI 24.12.2025 41:24 ↓

If AI can do everything I can, but better, who am I and what is my purpose?

War With The Menorah (Chanukah - Fundamentals) 19.12.2025 40:14 ↓

Was the Yevanim's destruction of the Menorah's oil simply collateral damage to their ransacking of the entire Beis HaMikdash generally or was this a targeted attack against the Menorah in particular?

Baal Teshuvah vs Tzadik Yesod Olam (Vayeshev) 12.12.2025 48:49 ↓

The difference between the perspectives of Yosef and Yehudah and which one we should strive to emulate.

Infinite Wisdom 10.12.2025 41:07 ↓

With Chanukah almost upon us, the Mashgiach explains how Yesod Ha'Afar is linked to Torah and the infinite wisdom contained within.

Grounded In Bitachon (Vayishlach) 05.12.2025 54:49 ↓

By definition, Bitachon is the reliance on Hashem, so how is it possible to be truly "grounded" while also have complete and total bitachon in Hashem?

From The Ground Up 02.12.2025 40:00 ↓

The Mashgiach explains how all growth begins at the ground level and by harnessing the potential stored within it.

Construction 101 (Vayetzei) 28.11.2025 48:46 ↓

The significance of the ladder in Yaakov Avinu's dream and what it teaches us about "building" the Shivtei Kah.

Yesod Ha'Afar: Not Just Laziness 25.11.2025 42:11 ↓

Very nice that "yesod ha'afar" is not laziness but what is it and how does the differentiation practically affect my life?

Esav's (Almost) Greatness (Toldos) 21.11.2025 45:35 ↓

Was Esav destined to fail or did he fail his destiny?

The Enormous Lesson From The Tiny Ant 18.11.2025 39:58 ↓

The Gemara chooses a most unlikely source to teach about overcoming laziness and becoming a go-getter. Rabbi Stark expounds.

The Test After The Final Test (Chayei Sarah) 14.11.2025 50:06 ↓

The Mashgiach discusses Avraham's nisayon of Sarah's death, especially because we famously know his final nisayon was Akeidas Yitzchak.

The Origin Of Fear And Anxiety 12.11.2025 42:42 ↓

It may sound farfetched, but fear and anxiety are really just symptoms of laziness. Rabbi Stark explains how and why.

What Avraham's Tests Teach Us About Hashem (Vayeira) 07.11.2025 57:58 ↓

Rabbi Stark explains what the tests Hashem challenged Avraham with teach us about Hashem (in addition to what they tell us about Avraham).

Laziness: The Illusion Of "Buying Time" 04.11.2025 34:49 ↓

Theres a reason the saying is "if not NOW, when" and not "if not TODAY, when".

The Ultimate Father Figure (Lech Lecha) 31.10.2025 51:52 ↓

How Avraham began the process of returning the world to Hashem's original intention (before the sin of the Eitz HaDaas).

Stunting Your Growth 28.10.2025 35:27 ↓

The Yetzer Hara has one job and one job only—to stunt your growth at all costs. In this first schmooze of "winter zman" the Mashgiach discusses how one can foil his plans.