The Rabbi Stark Podcast
Tired of the mundane? Ready to inject some spirituality into your life? Welcome to The Rabbi Stark Podcast. The Mashgiach—formerly of Aderes Hatorah (Senters) and currently of Mishkan Shmuel—is sure to inspire you with his weekly "schmoozim" on topical subjects which will both enlighten your mind and invigorate your soul. Uploaded weekly. For questions, comments, and concerns email [email protected]. To access additional series and the archives visit https://bit.ly/RabbiStark.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 386
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Parsha Principles: The Good Wife (Vayeitzei)
Rabbi Stark explains, while men typically have the "energy" to accomplish amazing things it is ONLY through the power of great women who ensure that the "energy" is properly channeled.
Music 5: David Hamelech, Master Musician
In this final schmooze of the Music series, Rabbi Stark discusses David Hamelech and how music was such an important part of his identity.
Music 4: Influencer 101
Rabbi Stark contemplates the idea of being an "influencer" and "goin viral" and what that means in the context of Yiddishkeit.
Music 3: The Soundtrack Of Your Life
The Mashgiach explains how we all have a soundtrack in our lives and the power it holds.
Parsha Principles: Like Father, Like Son? (Vayeira)
The Mashgiach explains how Avraham and Yitzchok were "imperfectly" perfect and how their distinct personalities complemented each other flawlessly.
Music 2: Tugging At Your Heartstrings
Rabbi Stark discusses the relationship between music and emotion.
Parsha Principles: Avraham, The Motivation For Creation (Lech Lecha)
Rabbi Stark explains the greatness of Avraham and how he was unique—even amongst the Avos.
Music 1: An Emotional Journey
The Mashgiach begins an updated and redeveloped version of the "Music" series, keeping up with the ever changing musical landscape.
Parsha Principles: Noach Was A Big Tazdik (Noach)
Rabbi Stark discusses what does it mean that Noach was a "Tzadik" and why he wasn't the father of the Jewish nation.
Sukkos: Bridging The Gap
Rabbi Stark discusses the Yom Tov of Sukkos and the relevance of the sukkah in particular—how and why it connects us to an elevated relationship with Hashem.
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A Practical Guide To Teshuvah
The Masgiach gives some practical tips and ideas how one can succeed at "teshuvah."
Yom Kippur: The Yud Gimmel Middos HaRachamim
Rabbi Stark explains the "secret power" of the yud gimmel middos harachamim and how it is activated.
Rosh Hashanah: A Higher Level Of Existence
The Mashgiach explains the idea behind the symbolic gestures on Rosh Hashanah and what the key takeaway is.
The Yamim Noraim Shemoneh Esrei 2
The Mashgiach continues scrutinizing the Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Shemoneh Esrei and offers simple "pshat" in the words said.
Elul 3: Afraid Of Yourself
Rabbi Stark expresses how one should not be afraid of their growth and how reaching the next level is one being true to themselves.
The Yamim Noraim Shemoneh Esrei 1
Rabbi Stark opens a machzor and examines the Shemoneh Esrei said on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, in order for one to gain a better understating of the tefilah said on these high holy days.
Elul 2: The Point Of No Return
The Mashgiach explains how the purpose of Elul is for one to realize that Hashem will never forsake them and that we can never reach "the point of no return."
Elul 1: Mixed Emotions
Elul is once again upon us and the Yamim Noraim are approaching fast. Rabbi Stark discusses what our "avoidah" is during this period.
Parsha Principles: This. Is. War. (Shoftim)
Rabbi Stark discusses the Torah's perspective on war.
*FUNDAMENTALS* Rambam’s Yud Gimmel Ikrei Emunah 12 And 13: The Coming Of Mashiach And Techiyas HaMeisim
In this final installment of the Rambam’s Yud Gimmel Ikrei Emunah, the Mashgiach explains why believing in the coming of Mashiach as well as Techiyas HaMeisim is so central to our Jewish religion.