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
Don't "Steal" Shabbos, "Feel" It (Shabbos IV)
Understanding Shabbos so we can take advantage of all it has to offer.
The Beis Medresh Of Bilam (Balak - Parsha Principles)
Bilam had so much potential (perhaps rivaling even that of Moshe Rabbeinu) yet he ended up being of the worst people in history.
Get In The Zone—Shabbos Zone (Shabbos III)
How to raise Shabbos from merely a "time" to a "place".
Hitting The Rock: The Rambam's Perspective (Chukas - Parsha Principles)
Moshe hitting the rock conveyed a false message from Hashem to Klal Yisroel and that is why hitting the rock was such a grave sin.
V'karasa L'Shabbos "Oneg" (Shabbos II)
What is the true joy/pleasure we are privy to on Shabbos?
L'Shem Shamayim (Korach - Parsha Principles)
Why does it actually matter if a disagreement is "l'shem shamayim" or not?
Shabbos Shabbos Yom Menuchah (Shabbos I)
The Mashgiach begins a new series on Shabbos, starting with what is the great "menuchah" (rest) one experiences over Shabbos.
Seeing Wrong (Shelach - Parsha Principles)
Rabbi Stark discusses how many times our perception of what we're seeing is totally incorrect and may be the cause of a lot of our issues and suffering.
Moshe Rabbeinu: The Greatest Navi Of All Time (Beha'aloscha - Parsha Principles)
Why nevuas Moshe Rabbeinu was utterly unique.
A Healthy Sense Of Self
The Mashgiach discusses the importance of a healthy sense of self, and the dangers of an unhealthy one.
The Balanced Nazir (Nasso - Parsha Principles)
Is being a Nazir a good thing or a bad thing? The Mashgiach discusses why its not so clear and what the concept of being a Nazir represents.
Flags And Numbers (Bamidbar - Parsha Principles)
Is being a "number" a good thing or a bad thing?
The Torah Is Awesome—Here Is A Steak (Shavuos)
Are we being dishonest when we put honey on the Aleph Bais letters so a young child can experience the sweetness of Torah?
Olam Haba And Olam Hazeh (Bechukosai - Parsha Principles)
Rabbi Stark discusses Olam Haba and why it is never mentioned in the written Torah.
Torah: A Program For Growth (Sefiras HaOmer)
Torah is all about getting you to change and develop into who you are really supposed to be.
Kabbalah, The Zohar, And Common Misconceptions (Lag BaOmer)
Many people don't understand what Kabbalah and the Zohar are, and those who think they do are often mistaken. The Mashgiach sets the record straight.
Middos Brings The Torah Close (Sefiras HaOmer)
The Mashgiach goes through various middos and explains how and why they bring one closer to Torah.
Sfas Emes: The Korban Omer Explained (Emor - Parsha Principles)
The Mashgiach explains a Sfas Emes which describes the Korban Omer and how it shows that everything in this world—when "done right"—brings one closer to Hashem.
Why Torah Requires Middos (Sefiras HaOmer)
Rabbi Stark shares why good Middos are a prerequisite to succeed in learning Torah.
Yiddishkeit: A Cut Above
The Mashgiach explains what Yiddishkeit is in relation to all the other nations.