Welcome to the 1st Edition of our SECOND SEASON of MONDAY MOTIVATION! Transcend the "Holiday Season" to understand what Chanukah is all about...6 minutes to understand Chanukah as Jews today...It is as relevant today as it ever was! Love, Rabbi

Post Thanksgiving lessons of gratitude, a brief reflection on growing up with Tony Hsieh, and concretizing gratitude in our daily lives. Enjoy! Lots of love, Rabbi

Thanksgiving is a day to give thanks for the blessings in our lives! Yet, is it a "one and done?" The essence of Judaism is to become a "connoisseur of gratitude!" It is our name and essence as Jews. Enjoy this very special Monday Motivation, Lots of love, Rabbi

Who is alive? Just because we are breathing & walking does that mean we are alive? Or can someone be truly alive even when they have left this world? The main thing is: how can WE be alive today & every day! Enjoy! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel

True Giving! Avraham, the first Jew, trail-blazed a path of giving to others that is burned on to the hard drive of every Jew. Be inspired by his example. And a short but meaningful tribute to Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, OBM. Check out his amazing video- https://tinyurl.com/RabbiSacksWhyAmIaJew

Rock Solid Prediction of the Presidential Election with a lesson how this world really works: human effort with Divine blessing. This podcast should lead to everyone being calm with the election results. AND...if you think about it, this podcast is a fundamental tenet of why we keep Shabbos... ENJOY!

Who knew that Noah and his Ark are beacons for us today NOT to give in to peer pressure? 3 minutes with a very timely lesson for ourselves & for our society. Enjoy!

Probably the most important thing to take from this election season. ENJOY! Love, Rabbi Garfinkel

Many Jews think that the Jewish High Holidays end after Yom Kippur. They don't! Let this incredibly inspiring story of ancient and modern Jewish warriors INSPIRE YOU to show up for Succos, the holiday of JOY, starting this Friday, October 2nd. Really an awesome story...ENJOY!

I honestly submit that if you want to understand the essence of Yom Kippur, then this is a "must-listen." AND, prepared to be surprised...it's not what you think it is!!! Wishing everyone a Good & Sweet New Year 5781. Lots of love, Rabbi