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 rabbistarkpodcast@gmail.com. To access additional series and the archives visit https://bit.ly/RabbiStark.

Stunting Your Growth

The Yetzer Hara has one job and one job only—to stunt your growth at all costs. In this first schmooze of "winter zman" the Mashgiach discusses how one can foil his plans.

10-28
35:27

The Dor HaMabul vs The Dor HaFlaga (Noach)

Why the Dor HaMabul was destroyed for their sins while the Dor HaFlaga was simply dispersed on account of theirs. 

10-24
52:00

Adam HaRishon And "Plan B" (Bereshis)

Was Adam HaRishon jewish and what the world would've looked like had he not sinned.

10-16
37:19

Up In The Clouds (Sukkos)

The Gemara discusses whether the Sukkah represents the Ananei HaKavod or physical huts. Rabbi Stark explains how not only were there actual clouds but they were clouds like you wouldn't believe.

10-06
34:22

You Don't Understand The Point Of Viduy (Yom Kippur)

We are all familiar with the idea of Viduy on Yom Kippur but we probably dont understand the point of it. Rabbi Stark is about to change that.

09-30
40:14

Part III: A Fresh Take On The Yud Gimmel Middos HaRachamim

Rabbi Stark continues discussing the Yud Gimmel Middos and explains how once we recognize we are nothing without Hashem is when Hashem then allows us to tap into being able to achieve "everything".

09-26
52:28

Part II: A Fresh Take On The Yud Gimmel Middos HaRachamim

The Mashgiach continues with his updated explanation of the Yud Gimmel Middos. 

09-19
01:02:52

Wanting Something Better (Rosh Hashanah)

Rabbi Stark talks about the opportunity which Rosh Hashanah offers.

09-16
00:23

Part I: A Fresh Take On The Yud Gimmel Middos HaRachamim

Although discussed in previous years, the Mashgiach brings a new perspective behind the Yud Gimmel Middos and the relationship which they extend from.

09-16
42:00

Artificial Intelligence And Free Will (Elul III)

Rabbi Stark speaks about the amazing advancements in AI, the lifecycle of animals, and how neither come close to the unbelievable opportunity which we, as people, are afforded.

09-11
40:48

Chareidim And The IDF (Ki Teitzei)

Rabbi Stark discusses the Chareidi hesitation on joining the IDF. The explanation may surprise you.

09-05
43:34

Love Yourself, You Animal (Elul II)

The Mashgiach continues with the animal theme to explain what we can learn from the animalistic instinct of self-preservation.

09-03
32:45

The Rambam vs Kabbalah (Shoftim)

Did the Rambam really not "hold of" Kabbalah and the danger of learning torah without a mesorah.

08-29
44:01

The Animal Within (Elul I)

Elul is all about a relationship. After a safari trip over bein hazmanim to South Africa, Rabbi Stark has an entirely new pshat on how the animal within helps one build that relationship with Hashem.

08-27
33:18

LIVE FROM SOUTH AFRICA

The Mashgiach gives a shiur to yeshiva bachurim helping them realize their greatness and the greatness of this generation. Rabbi Stark is currently giving the daily Hachzek mussar shiur. To access, click the link below: Hachzek.com. WhatsApp Chat. Free Sefer. Hachzek App (Apple). Hachzek App (Google).

08-11
38:16

Tisha B'Av 5785

On this erev Shabbos Chazon, the Mashgiach delivers a powerful and moving schmooze on how to approach Tisha B'Av 5785. Rabbi Stark is currently giving the daily Hachzek mussar shiur. To access, click the link below: Hachzek.com. WhatsApp Chat. Free Sefer. Hachzek App (Apple). Hachzek App (Google).  

08-01
19:28

Malachim: A Lesson In Laser-Focus (Shema V)

Angels don't have free will—so whats so impressive about a "robot" doing Hashem's bidding?

07-23
37:20

Baruch Shem: Our Silent Proclamation (Shema IV)

Does Hashem really need us? Yes—but only because He set it up that way. Rabbi Stark is currently giving the daily Hachzek mussar shiur. To access click the link below: WhatsApp Chat Free Sefer Hachzek App (Apple) Hachzek App (Google)

07-17
39:55

Master Manipulator (Balak)

Bilam was arguably as great as Moshe, so how is it possible his life's journey ended up so diametrically opposed to that of Moshe's?

07-11
37:09

The Message Of Torah (Shema III)

Shema contains both the essence of Torah and the instructions with which how to experience it.

07-09
34:33

mark schwartz

this cuts off before the end of the shmooze

03-07 Reply

mark schwartz

thank you for the constant inspiration

03-02 Reply

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