The Rabbi Stark Podcast

Recent episodes

1. Nachamu (Fundamentals) from The Rabbi Stark Podcast

   Jul 24, 202637 min

   Although we all know the famous prophetic words of "Nachamu Nachamu Ami", we likely don't know that the true translation of "nachamu" is not "comfort" but something else entirely.

2. Eichah 5786 (Tisha B'Av) from The Rabbi Stark Podcast

   Jul 23, 202646 min

   With another Tisha B'Av upon us, Rabbi Stark shares some heartfelt words pertaining to Eichah.

3. Experiencing The Beis HaMikdash (Tisha B'Av) from The Rabbi Stark Podcast

   Jul 22, 20261 hr 5 min

   The only way to really comprehend the severity of the loss of the Beis HaMikdash is to first appreciate what we had.

4. Tisha B'Av And The "Chareidi" Perspective (pt. 3) from The Rabbi Stark Podcast

   Jul 21, 202625 min

   Exposing the modern day "Eruv Rav" and their misguided approach to Judaism.

5. (pt. 2) The "Chareidi" Perspective from The Rabbi Stark Podcast

   Jul 13, 202647 min

   Birchas Haminim and why we always prefer the "Hashivenu" route.

6. The "Chareidi" Perspective (pt. 1) from The Rabbi Stark Podcast

   Jul 5, 202641 min

   The thinking and stance of the "Frum" Jewish community on Eretz Yisroel, Israel, and life itself.

7. Impulsive Or Calculated? (Pinchas) from The Rabbi Stark Podcast

   Jul 3, 202647 min

   Why Pinchas wasn't just another fanatic.

8. Self-Confidence And Torah-Psychology from The Rabbi Stark Podcast

   Jun 30, 202636 min

   People throw around the term "Torah-Psychology" a lot these days, but what does the Torah actually think about Self-Confidence?

9. Bilam's Perversion (Balak) from The Rabbi Stark Podcast

   Jun 26, 202651 min

   Bilam's relationship with his donkey reveals something much bigger about his worldview (than him just being a perverted person).

10. From Finite To Infinite (Chukas) from The Rabbi Stark Podcast

    Jun 23, 202647 min

    Why Parah Adumah is referred to as "the Chok" of the Torah.

11. Azus D'Kedusha from The Rabbi Stark Podcast

    Jun 18, 202635 min

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

12. Warring With Harmony (Korach) from The Rabbi Stark Podcast

    Jun 15, 202640 min

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

13. It's. Not. About. You. from The Rabbi Stark Podcast

    Jun 11, 202629 min

    Anivus is no contradiction to understanding your own greatness.

14. Mouth-Eye Coordination (Shelach) from The Rabbi Stark Podcast

    Jun 9, 202641 min

    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.

15. Sense Of "Self" from The Rabbi Stark Podcast

    Jun 4, 202636 min

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

16. The "Nun" of Nefila (Beha'aloscha) from The Rabbi Stark Podcast

    May 31, 202642 min

    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?

17. No Time For Anger from The Rabbi Stark Podcast

    May 27, 202638 min

    Why "anger" is unlike any other middah.

18. Light YOUR Fire (Shavuos) from The Rabbi Stark Podcast

    May 20, 202627 min

    Torah is a fire. And so are YOU.

19. Numbers: Both Positive And Negative (Bamidbar) from The Rabbi Stark Podcast

    May 15, 202651 min

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

20. Savlanus (Sefiras HaOmer IV) from The Rabbi Stark Podcast

    May 12, 202637 min

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