The Rabbi Stark Podcast

Episode

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  Nachamu (Fundamentals) 24.07.2026 37mnt

  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.
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  Eichah 5786 (Tisha B'Av) 23.07.2026 46mnt

  With another Tisha B'Av upon us, Rabbi Stark shares some heartfelt words pertaining to Eichah.
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  Experiencing The Beis HaMikdash (Tisha B'Av) 22.07.2026 1j 5mnt

  The only way to really comprehend the severity of the loss of the Beis HaMikdash is to first appreciate what we had.
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  Tisha B'Av And The "Chareidi" Perspective (pt. 3) 21.07.2026 25mnt

  Exposing the modern day "Eruv Rav" and their misguided approach to Judaism.
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  (pt. 2) The "Chareidi" Perspective 13.07.2026 47mnt

  Birchas Haminim and why we always prefer the "Hashivenu" route.
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  The "Chareidi" Perspective (pt. 1) 05.07.2026 41mnt

  The thinking and stance of the "Frum" Jewish community on Eretz Yisroel, Israel, and life itself.
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  Impulsive Or Calculated? (Pinchas) 03.07.2026 47mnt

  Why Pinchas wasn't just another fanatic. 
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  Self-Confidence And Torah-Psychology 30.06.2026 36mnt

  People throw around the term "Torah-Psychology" a lot these days, but what does the Torah actually think about Self-Confidence?
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  Bilam's Perversion (Balak) 26.06.2026 51mnt

  Bilam's relationship with his donkey reveals something much bigger about his worldview (than him just being a perverted person).
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  From Finite To Infinite (Chukas) 23.06.2026 47mnt

  Why Parah Adumah is referred to as "the Chok" of the Torah.
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  Azus D'Kedusha 18.06.2026 35mnt

  Stubbornness usually has negative connotations, but "holy stubbornness" is something to strive for.
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  Warring With Harmony (Korach) 15.06.2026 40mnt

  Korach's downfall could've been easily avoided, if he simply appreciated his destiny.
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  It's. Not. About. You. 11.06.2026 29mnt

  Anivus is no contradiction to understanding your own greatness.
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  Mouth-Eye Coordination (Shelach) 09.06.2026 41mnt

  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.
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  Sense Of "Self" 04.06.2026 36mnt

  The difference between a healthy sense of sense and being a "pushover".
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  The "Nun" of Nefila (Beha'aloscha) 31.05.2026 42mnt

  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?
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  No Time For Anger 27.05.2026 38mnt

  Why "anger" is unlike any other middah.
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  Light YOUR Fire (Shavuos) 20.05.2026 27mnt

  Torah is a fire. And so are YOU.
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  Numbers: Both Positive And Negative (Bamidbar) 15.05.2026 51mnt

  Numbers (and "Counting") can be a real positive. But, if not utilized properly, they can be a serious negative.
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  Savlanus (Sefiras HaOmer IV) 12.05.2026 37mnt

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