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3 Minutes of inspiration to start your week.

Rabbi Garfinkel


    • Jul 1, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 15m AVG DURATION
    • 210 EPISODES


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    MM- “GRASSHOPPER SYNDROME" Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 7-1-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 20:52


    Do you suffer from the Grasshopper Syndrome? Listen & FIND OUT! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613

    MM- "Focused Flames!" Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 6-24-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 21:31


    How a "Quirk" of the Menorah Can LIGHT UP OUR LIVES! See how a healthy portion of Torah wisdom can brighten your life! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613

    MM- “POWERFUL POSITIVITY!” Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 6-10-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 24:01


    The Life of Rabbi Aharon Margalit is a textbook for happiness and positivity! Inside scoop: want a happy life? Have a listen! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613

    MM- “RUTH- Her Choice That Changed The World Forever!” 6-3-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 22:07


    What impact can my decisions make on the world? A LOT! If you doubt it, check out RUTH's decision that changed the human history of the world FOREVER! We read the book of Ruth on Shavuos which is coming up soon! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613

    MM- “The Bonfire of Optimism!” Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 5-27-24

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 21:50


    The Bonfires of the Jewish Holiday of Lag B'Omer teach us how to see a Brighter Future within ourselves & others. Be Inspired and ENJOY! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613

    MM- "What are YOU Going to Do For the Jewish People?" 5-20-24

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 21:07


    The visit of Chief Rabbi of pre-state Israel, Rabbi Yitzchak HaLevi Herzog, to Chicago in 1946 had a life-changing impact on Rabbi Berel Wein & a generation of young Jews. Now it's YOUR turn to be impacted! Enjoy & be Motivated! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613 in Chicago

    MM- "Our Own Worst Enemies!" Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 5-13-24

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 22:07


    Sometimes we are our own worst enemies. The latest deluge of "self-hating" Jews can be best symbolized by Johannah King-Slutzky who has been dubbed "Keffiyeh Karen" for her defense of the anti-Israel encampment & take over of Hamilton Hall at Columbia University. How can a Jew stray so far to defend our enemies? Sadly, she is just the latest installment in a long chain of Jews whose life mission is to fight their own people. Let's learn what THEY did wrong so that we can learn to do what is RIGHT! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613 in Chicago.

    MM-“What in the WORLD is Going On?!?!” Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 5-6-24

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 21:38


    Well, the WORLD has gone INSANE! Let's try to make some sense of it and reground ourselves in Jewish values! This podcast opens up with an INCREDIBLE STORY! Enjoy! Lots of love in these trying times, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613 in Chicago

    MM- “RESILIENCE & GRATITUDE 3336 Years & Counting!” Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 4-15-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 20:53


    500 Killer drones & missiles? Jewish gratitude & resilience abound for 3336 years & counting! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613

    MM “The 1st Passover Post October 7th” 4-8-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 22:08


    6 months since October 7th... Passover & the bitter herbs have the answers & INSPIRATION that we need! Lots of love, Rabbi Shalom Garfinkel of Project 613

    MM- “Entrepreneurial Kindness- Inspiration from the Life of Dr. Yosef Walder” 4-1-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 24:14


    Not just giving but ENTREPRENEURIAL Giving. The Life of Dr. Yosef Walder can and will inspire us all to be kinder people, more generous Jews, and to use our days on planet earth to the fullest! Dr. Walder, may your memory be for a blessing. With love and gratitude, Rabbi Shalom Garfinkel of Project 613

    MM- “ST. PATRICK'S DAY VS. PURIM!" Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 3-18-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 22:17


    Our Project 613 "Shabbos in the City" in Chicago that happened to be St. Patrick's Day has motivated a HEAD to HEAD comparison of the two drinking holidays. Listen & YOU BE THE JUDGE! Ding, Ding! Let Round 1 begin! Enjoy! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613

    MM- “Purim 2024- The Eternal Jewish People-Part 1!" Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 3-11-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 22:05


    First 8 minutes on Jonathan Glazer & then Part 1 of Megillas Esther & how it's relevant today. Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613

    MM- “The Stiff-Necked People!" Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 3-4-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 21:52


    The Stiff-Necked People- the "secret sauce" of the Jewish people! Enjoy! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613

    MM- “Miraculous Rescue! Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 2-19-24”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 22:13


    Do you believe in MIRACLES? Well, you do now. See how the inspiring story of the Miraculous Rescue of two Israeli Hostages can & should inspires our daily lives. Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613

    MM- “The Brick Of Compassion!" Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 2-12-24”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 23:33


    Want to know how to be a really good friend, spouse, or parent? Check out the powerful lessons of a sapphire brick to find out how! Enjoy! Lots of love, Rabbi Shalom Garfinkel of Project 613

    MM- “The Gas Can That Saved Lives! Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 2-5-24”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 21:01


    ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE STORY: How can a Gas Can Save Lives? Find out on this week's Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 2-5-24

    MM: “Pharaoh Then & Now! Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 1-29-24”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2024 20:37


    Nothing is new. Those who persecuted the Jews then are the same as now. What can we learn? Have a listen! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613

    CHEESEHEAD INSPIRATION!" Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 1-22-2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 21:43


    How the Green Bay Packers Fan Base played a crucial role in my spiritual development! Go CHEESEDHEADS! Enjoy some football Torah this time of year! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613

    “A People That Dwells Alone!" Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 1-15-2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 21:35


    The mind-boggling court case in the Hague stirs up fundamental questions about the nature of the Jewish people. It's not by accident. Have a listen & find out its purpose! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613

    “The Making of a Jewish Heart!" Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 1-8-2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 21:50


    The Jewish People have a heart of gold. Where did it come from? Listen and FIND OUT! Including some incredible things happening in Israel right now...b/c of that heart of gold! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613

    “Sign On the Dotted Line!” Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 1-1-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 22:13


    What is worth living for? For what item or ideal would YOU sign on the dotted line? What does it mean to really be alive? Find out in this week's edition of Monday Motivation featuring an incredible story of Rav Gedalia Moshe Goldman of Zvhil during the Communist era. Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613 in Chicago

    "More Powerful Than The Sun!" Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 12-25-2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2023 23:00


    2 Absolutely INCREDIBLE stories of Jewish greatness that happened THIS past week reflect the Torah portion of the week EXACTLY! If you need a pep talk about why you should be proud of being Jewish... please have a listen! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613

    "OHHHHHH-TANI!" Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 12-18-2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 22:44


    OHHHHHH-TANI is all the rage, but Elisha Loewenstern, OBM, & his wife Hadas who survives him along with their 6 beautiful children, teach us what the REAL meaning of Self-Sacrifice is all about. Their story is TRULY inspiring! Lots of love, Rabbi Shalom Garfinkel of Project 613 in Chicago

    "HOLY LIGHTS, HOLY PIPES!" Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 12-11-2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 22:14


    NOTE: This can be a truly life-changing podcast that can change your entire outlook on the world & your life. What do Chanukah, the war in Gaza, sewer pipes, the menorah & a colonoscopy all have in common? FIND OUT in this week's edition of MONDAY MOTIVATION w/ Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613 in Chicago. Lots of love, Rabbi

    "CHANUKAH- NOT a Little Xmas!" Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 12-4-2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 21:28


    Chanukah shines a light all its own! Come hear about our very own special light just in time for Chanukah to begin this week! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613 in Chicago

    "WELCOME HOME!" Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 11/27/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 21:32


    Welcome Home to the captives returning to their families and their homes. https://bit.ly/47Orj6B. What lessons can we learn from the massive events of these days. Stay tuned for a powerful session of Monday Motivation! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613.

    "JEWISH DESTINY- Dirt, Sand, & Stars!" Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 11-20-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 21:32


    The precious words of a Jewish soldier quoting the Kli Yakar, 16th-17th century Rabbi in Prague & Lemberg provide tremendous inspiration about the DESTINY of the Jewish People- to SHINE LIKE STARS! Enjoy! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613 in Chicago

    "Moral GPS! Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 11-13-23"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 22:26


    How can so much of the world literally not see evil? How can so many people, even at "enlightened" institutions, side with pure evil that we have not seen since the Holocaust? Have a listen! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613

    "Call Him Ishmael" Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 11-6-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 21:49


    We begin SEASON 5 of Monday Motivation with a Torah analysis of Ishmael that is VERY relevant for understanding our world today. Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613 of Chicago

    "Stay Calm & Be (More) Jewish!" Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 10-30-2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 22:08


    The Title says it all! In a time of intimidation & fear, we return to our basic principles to keep us even-keeled & inspired! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613 in Chicago

    "A TRUE MIRACLE!" Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 10-23-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 22:35


    We celebrate the release of Judith & Shoshana Raanan- A TRUE MIRACLE! We explore the incredible Jewish spiritual response, the moral litmus test of this generation, and offer up a challenge to our fellow Jews who are listening. Sending love & hopes for the eradication of evil at this trying time, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613 in Chicago

    "Our Response- #IgniteTheLight!" Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 10-16-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 24:55


    This is Our Response! #IgniteTheLight! I'm all fired up! Listen & SHARE! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613 of Chicago

    “Sukkos & The Eternal People!" Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 10-2-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 20:32


    50 Years since the Yom Kippur War affords us a glimpse into the truly Eternal nature of the Jewish People. An absolutely incredible story of Jewish fighters united in their mission separated by 1,840 years! ENJOY! Happy Sukkos! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613 in Chicago PS. The Cover Picture is of Israeli Soldiers making a SUKKAH on the back of their jeep to observe the Holiday in the middle of a WAR!

    Your BEST Self! Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel Podcast 9-11-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 23:12


    Rosh HaShanah is the BEST opportunity to become your BEST self! May you be written and sealed for a Good & Sweet New Year of 5784!

    "SHO-FAR SHO-GOOD...the Power of the Shofar!" Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 9-4-2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 24:10


    2 INCREDIBLE stories about the love of the Jewish people for the Shofar of Rosh HaShanah with 10 reasons why...not in that order! Enjoy! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613 in Chicago

    "The SECRET WEAPON to High Holiday Succes!" Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 8-28-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 24:52


    The SECRET WEAPON for High Holiday Success is SIMPLE...but not necessarily EASY. Check out 2 incredible stories from the life of Rav Yosef Chaim Zonnenfeld that show us how to overlook the hurt that others cause us! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613 in Chicago

    "GATEWAYS!" Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 8/21/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 22:22


    What do you allow through YOUR Gateways to impact you? What comes our of YOUR Gateways to the world? Find out in this edition of Monday Motivation. Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613 in Chicago

    "Inspirational Stories of...KEEPING KOSHER!" Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 8-14-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 24:23


    What's the big deal about a bacon double-cheeseburger? Well, Check out these inspiring stories on Monday Motivation, and you'll find out! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613 in Chicago

    Torah Gems from the Baseball Diamond! Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 8-7-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 21:59


    Inspired by my son's back to back Baseball Championships, let's explore some real Torah wisdom via the lens of... BASEBALL! This works for sports fanatics & those who are indifferent alike! Enjoy! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613 in Chicago

    "The BIG TEN!" Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 7-31-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 23:05


    What do the Big Ten Conference and the Big Ten Commandments have in common?!?!?! Listen and discover! Enjoy! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613 in Chicago

    "531 Years Ago- The 9th of Av!" Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 7-24-2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 25:00


    The events of 531 years ago resonate and provide powerful lessons for us today! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613 in Chicago

    "Loose Lips Sink Ships!" Monday Motivation with Rabbi Garfinkel 7-17-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 22:27


    We have the power of life & death in our...SPEECH! Powerful ways to create harmony in your relationships! Enjoy! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613

    The Sweet Sound of Kindness! Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 7-10-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 23:15


    Learn about the "3 Weeks" and hear two incredible stories of kindness that will for sure warm your heart. The article about the violin can be found in Mishpacha magazine here: https://mishpacha.com/living-higher-issue-968/. Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel

    "July 4th- Haym Solomon- Portrait of an American Patriot" Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 7-3-2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 24:01


    Celebrate July 4th by learning about a TRUE Jewish American Patriot & Hero. Psst: General Washington wouldn't have won the war without him! Enjoy Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel this July 4th weekend... & beyond! Special thank you to Rabbi Menachem Levine- CEO of JDBY-YTT, the largest Jewish Day School in the Midwest, for his incredible article on Haym Solomon upon which this podcast is based (sometimes even verbatim!) https://thinktorah.org/the-jew-who-saved-the-american-revolution/

    "Great Life Wisdom From Charlotte Airport!" Monday Motivation w/Rabi Garfinkel 6-26-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 20:51


    The Almighty sent me on a journey to meet Gideon, the restroom attendant at Charlotte Airport. He embodies great Torah lessons for a happy life! ENJOY! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613 in Chicago!

    "613 Diamonds in the Super Bowl Ring!" Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 6-19-2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 21:34


    What are the CHANCES that the KC Chiefs Super Bowl Ring would have 613 Diamonds on the same week that we learn about 613 Mitzvos?!?! Very slim! There must be an important message or two here...have a listen! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613 in Chicago

    "Second Chances!" Monday Motivation w.Rabbi Garfinkel 6-12-2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 21:09


    The Almighty gave us a SECOND CHANCE to do Passover & He wants us to give a SECOND CHANCE to others! Enjoy! Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613 in Chicago

    "DIGGIN' DEEP!" Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 6-5-2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 21:41


    Why do bad sewer pipes happen to good people? FIND OUT & learn how to DIG DEEP to become the best version of you! Enjoy! Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613 in Chicago.

    "JEWISH FOOTSTEPS IN SPAIN!" Monday Motivation w.Rabbi Garfinkel 5-22-2023

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 22:02


    Follow this incredible journey of over 1000 Jews & their triumphant return to Spain 500 years after being expelled. These Jewish footsteps are the greatest victory over evil and cruelty. They demonstrate the eternal nature of the Jewish Nation. May our inspirational journey inspire YOU as well. Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613 in Chicago

    "THE CORONATION!" Monday Motivation with Rabbi Garfinkel 5-8-23

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 21:47


    Fascinating Jewish lessons from the Coronation of King Charles III. Enjoy! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613 in Chicago.

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