The Rabbi Stark Podcast

Esav: Always "A-Head" Of Himself (Toldos)

We all know Esav's end was that only his head was worthy of a holy burial, but do we really understand why? 

The Quest For Daas (Daas V)

Daas is not something we simply have or don't have, but rather a lifelong journey of unlocking and cultivating it.

Thats Daas (Daas IV)

Daas—intellect—is what its all about.

Mashiach's Complicated Origins (Vayeira)

How can it be that Mashiach originates from Sodom—and from one of the most reprehensible unions fathomable? 

Not A Robot (Daas III)

Why "daas" (intellect) is infinitely superior to what computers, robots, and AI have going for them (which is just compute power).

Ma'aseh Avos . . . (Lech Lecha)

Is the concept of ma'aseh avos siman l'banim just a "nice idea" or does it represent something much deeper?

Who Am [A]I? (Daas II)

With Artificial Intelligence running rampant, and seemingly able to do everything better than we can, understanding where our value lies is paramount.

Organic Growth (Daas I)

Spring and Summer is when growth is most noticeable, but the energy allowing for that growth happens during Winter.

Communicating Via Rain (Noach)

Everything in this world comes from Heaven (Hashem), but only rain shows us this clearly.

Science and Ma'aseh Bereshis (Bereshis)

Is Science apikorsus or how one learns about Hashem?

The Esrog And Its Beauty (Sukkos - Fundamentals)

When did beauty become such a focal point in yiddishkeit, and why is it expressed through the daled minim, and the esrog in particular?

Hashem Hu Ha'Elokim (Yom Kippur)

The REAL impact and effect of doing a mitzvah / aveirah.

Teshuvah 101 (Yom Kippur)

The first step to teshuvah is knowing who's presence you are in. 

The Yamim Noraim Davening (Rosh Hashanah)

Understanding what we are davening for.

Rejoice In Fear (Elul IV)

The term "Gilu Birada" seems to be an oxymoron but comprehending the concept of fear unlocks a world of understanding.

Bechira: Real or Illusion (Nitzavim / Vayelech)

What makes us different than all other beings is our ability to make conscious decisions, but does Bechira truly exist or is it just an illusion?

Every Yids A Big Tzadik (Elul III)

So why is teshuvah necessary?

The Debt Of Hakaras HaTov (Ki Savo)

Being Makir Tov is not simply a nice thing to do but rather an obligation upon each and every one of us.

Ahava Rabbah (Elul II)

The love Hashem has for us is unimaginable.

Ben Sorer U'Moreh (Ki Teitzei)

Does this kid really deserve to be put to death?