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
*FUNDAMENTALS* Rambam’s Yud Gimmel Ikrei Emunah 2: Yesod Sheni
This week's FUNDAMENTALS segment begins with the second "yesod" of the the Rambam’s 13 ikrei emunah, the concept of "yichud Hashem"—the oneness of Hashem.
Shavuos: Discovering The Sweetness Of Torah
With Shavuos next week, the Mashgiach discusses how one can discover the sweetness of the Torah.
Sefiras HaOmer 3: Having A Rebbi (Part 2)
The Mashgiach dives deeper into the importance of having a Rebbi.
The Meron Tragedy: Hesped Of Habochur Elazar Yitzchak Koltai zt''l
Rabbi Stark is maspid Azi Koltai, the younger brother of an Aderes Hatorah alumni, who was niftar from the Meron Tragedy.
The Meron Tragedy: Proper Perspective In Times Of Sorrow
Rabbi Stark addresses the "oilam" in response to the horrific tragedy which occurred in Meron on this past Lag BaOmer.
Lag BaOmer: Kabbalah And How It Relates To Me
Lag BaOmer is a day of celebration across all walks of Judaism - but what is the celebration truly about and what makes Lag BaOmer so special?
*FUNDAMENTALS* Rambam’s Yud Gimmel Ikrei Emunah 1: Yesod Rishon
In this week's FUNDAMENTALS segment, Rabbi Stark begins the first of the Rambam’s 13 ikrei emunah. This first concept addresses the existence of Hashem and how Hashem relates to the world.
Sefiras HaOmer 2: Having A Rebbi
Last schmooze, the Mashgiach discussed the importance of having "kavod" for one's Rebbi. However, before we can truly appreciate why we must show our Rabbaeim kavod we must understand why it is neces…
Sefiras HaOmer 1: Torah Without Honor
During this time, of Sefiras HaOmer, we know that 24,000 of R' Akiva's talmidim passed away as a result of how they treated one another. But what is it about how one treats another that can overshado…
Insights On Tzaraas (Parshas Tazria-Metzorah)
Tzaraas is a concept which we've all grown up knowing about but Rabbi Stark has some insights which he thinks it pertinent to share.
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*FUNDAMENTALS* Rambam’s Yud Gimmel Ikrei Emunah (Introduction): The Number 13
There is no "official" Mitzvah requiring one to believe in the 13 Principles of Emunah of the Rambam. If this is true, how can the Rambam say that a Mitzvah-keeping Jew—who does not believe in these …
*FUNDAMENTALS* Pesach 3: Shevi'i Shel Pesach
Rabbi Stark discusses Shevi'i Shel Pesach and continues expounding upon the 10 Makkos.
*FUNDAMENTALS* Pesach 2: Exploring The Ten Makkos (continued...)
Continuing from where we left off last week, Rabbi Stark helps us to understand why Hashem felt it necessary to take us out of Mitzrayim in this very special way.
*FUNDAMENTALS* Pesach 1: Exploring The Ten Makkos
With Pesach approaching, Rabbi Stark delves deep into the 10 Makkos, so we may understand them on a deeper level.
Strategies For A Safe Bein Hazmanim
Recognizing the infinite access and exposure the world today offers, Bein Hazmanim is a time which requires real planning and preparation for one to stay safe. Unfortunately, "safe" is the objective …
Purim 2: What To Have In Mind When Drunk
Purim is the one time a year where there is a mitzvah to get drunk. This seems to be counter intuitive to what Judaism is all about. However, if we understand why and "how" to be drunk, one can tap i…
*FUNDAMENTALS* Purim: Amalek's Worldview
Purim is coming up and as such we have just read Parshas Zachor. This week, Rabbi Stark turns his attention to what the mitzvah is with regard to Amalek.
Purim 1: Doing Purim The Right Way
Adar is upon us and that means Purim is right around the corner. Purim is such a holy day that one can reach heights which are unattainable throughout the rest of the year. But with all the challenge…
*FUNDAMENTALS* Ramban In Parshas Bo 2: The “Famous” Ramban (continued...)
In this week's segment, Rabbi Stark finishes up the "famous" Ramban in Parshas Bo.
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*FUNDAMENTALS* Ramban In Parshas Bo 1: The “Famous” Ramban
Upon completing the 5 hakdamos of the Ramban, on the individual sefers of chumash, Rabbi Stark thinks it pertinent to delve deeper into a particular "famous" Ramban.
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