The Rabbi Stark Podcast

Stubbornness usually has negative connotations, but "holy stubbornness" is something to strive for.

Korach's downfall could've been easily avoided, if he simply appreciated his destiny.

Anivus is no contradiction to understanding your own greatness.

The mouth and eyes each represent a different aspect of the decision making process; and how they need to work together to reach the truth.

The difference between a healthy sense of sense and being a "pushover".

This week's parsha has the famous inverse "Nuns"—letters which are not read and never seen again. What is their significance and the significance of the particular pesukim they enclose?

Why "anger" is unlike any other middah.

Torah is a fire. And so are YOU.

Numbers (and "Counting") can be a real positive. But, if not utilized properly, they can be a serious negative.

In modern Hebrew, "Savlanus" (or "Savlanut") translates to "patience" but true savlanus is so much more than that.

Understanding how Hashem "operates" and conducts the world.

The "fire" of Reb Shimon Bar Yochai explained.

Not everything is a "Hashem problem." (Some things are just "people problems.")

Fire is described as many things, curiously, except for that it burns. . .

A mature understanding of V'ahavta L'reacha Kamocha.

Who was Rabbi Akiva and why—at 40 years old—did he think he had what it takes to turn his life around?

The focus on "Chinuch" over Pesach helps us understand the real takeaway from Pesach.

The most important aspect of "Pesach" in the Mishkan and Beis HaMikdash was the Korban Pesach itself. Despite us not presently brining the korban, understanding its significance will unlock a whole new dimension of understanding regarding the yom tov of Pesach.

(Part III) How to connect with Hashem in dire straits and Hashem's guarantee of salvation. In this podcast exclusive shiur, the Mashgiach learns the Drush (Maamar) HaKivuy of the Ramchal inside, and you can follow along here.

(Part II) How to connect with Hashem in dire straits and Hashem's guarantee of salvation. In this podcast exclusive shiur, the Mashgiach learns the Drush (Maamar) HaKivuy of the Ramchal inside, and you can follow along here.

How to connect with Hashem in dire straits and Hashem's guarantee of salvation. In this podcast exclusive shiur, the Mashgiach learns the Drush (Maamar) HaKivuy of the Ramchal inside, and you can follow along here.

We may have difficulty relating to Hashem, but we must always remember our relationship transcends every person, place, and thing.

Haman and Amalek set out to show how the world is "random"—turns out they were right, just not in the way they expected.

With Purim right around the corner, Rabbi Stark helps us get into the proper mindset to make the most of it.

Was the Mishkan a response to the Chet HaEigel or was there a standalone reason for it?

In this bombshell episode, the Mashgiach exposes that "Na'aseh V'Nishma" was not said with regard to the Torah, but rather in response to the "Sefer Ha'Bris." What is this Sefer Ha'Bris and what was this response of Na'aseh V'Nishma?

"Kodesh" does not mean "holy." Rather, its translation explains how one BECOMES "holy."

The Luchos are not "Torah", per se. So what are, and what is the point of, the Luchos and what do they represent?

The challenge of our generation boils down to one idea—unlimited access. Rabbi Stark discusses how to navigate the fact that everything and everyone is just one click of a button away.

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.

What it REALLY means to thank Hashem.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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?

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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