Daily Jewish Thought
Thoughts on spirituality, Kabbalah, Jewish thought, Judaism and Relationships. Rabbi Yisroel Bernath is the Senior Rabbi at Rohr Chabad of NDG and the Director of Chabad on Campus at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. Cherished for his incredible warmth and non-judgmental personality, this hipster is not your typical rabbi. In 2012, Rabbi Bernath founded the smashing success JMatchmaking International, a network of Jewish dating sites. He has made 104 matches (that he knows of) to date! In addition to being a matchmaker and dating coach, Rabbi Bernath is also the author of three books, and continuously produces engaging content on his many social media & podcast platforms. As a professional voice-over artist, screen-writer, and actor, he has been a part of dozens of productions, including the hit CBC Documentary "Kosher Love".
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 1149
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
How to Plan and Host a Meaningful and Engaging Seder with Rabbi Yisroel Bernath
What are the Seder Must-do's?
How do I keep the Kids engaged for more than 15 seconds?
and so many more of your questions and others.....
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Passover | The Meaning of Karpas
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Passover | Why Does the Haggadah Give us a Confusing Math Lesson?
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Passover | Who is the Wicked Son?
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Passover | The Four Questions are Really Four Answers!
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Passover | How to Host a Meaningful and Engaging Seder
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Reclaiming Passover as a Value | Live Class @ Federation CJA in Montreal
Recorded Live at Federation CJA in Montreal, Canada.
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Passover | Come and Eat!
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Passover | Why Do We Sanctify then Wash?
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Passover: Preserving Jewish History and Heritage & Reclaiming the Seder as our own.
The conversation begins with Rabbi Bernath sharing his experience at the Maine Jewish Museum and the importance of preserving Jewish history. He then discusses the significance of the Passover Seder …
Passover | Matzah? What was the Rush About?
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Passover | A Passover Seder Introduction
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The Dangers of Jealousy & Lessons from the Solar Eclipse | Rabbi Bernath's Weekly Sermon
Rabbi Yisroel Bernath discusses the upcoming solar eclipse and the lessons we can learn from it. He explores the relationship between the sun and the moon, highlighting the dangers of jealousy and th…
Fire, Ice, and the Narcissist King: A Lesson in Humility and Empathy
In the story of the seventh plague, hail, Pharaoh finally admits he was wrong after seeing hail mixed with fire from the sky—a strange and powerful miracle. This moment shows us that even someone as …
Parshat Shmini | What's more important motive or deed?
Rabbi Yisroel Bernath, named “La Rabbin de Lamour” by the La Presse online daily and “Montreal’s Hipster Rabbi” by VICELAND’s Matty Matheson, is director at Chabad of NDG and the Jewish Chaplain at C…
Acts of Love: From Question to Action with Rabbi Yisroel Bernath
This episode dances around the age-old question, "What is Love?", the exploration begins with a universal quandary: the reason we question love's essence often stems from feelings of deficiency—eith…
Parshat Tzav & Judaisms Gifts to the World
The conversation explores the contributions of Jews to the world and the values that Judaism has brought to humanity. It emphasizes the importance of focusing on the gifts of Judaism rather than boas…
The Brief Story of Purim with Rabbi Yisroel Bernath
- The Setting: After the destruction of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, the Jewish people are subjects under King Ahasuerus of Persia. The story begins with the king throwing a grand party, during which …
Voices from the Past, Lessons for the Future: Critical Reflections and the Eternal Light of Hope | Rabbi Bernath's Weekly Sermon
In this sermon, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath discusses a controversial speech made by a Jewish director at the Oscars, where he criticized Israel. The rabbi draws parallels between this incident and similar…
Parshat Vayikra | It's all about you.
Rabbi Yisroel Bernath, named “La Rabbin de Lamour” by the La Presse online daily and “Montreal’s Hipster Rabbi” by VICELAND’s Matty Matheson, is director at Chabad of NDG and the Jewish Chaplain at C…