For the next few weeks, R' Stark dives deep into what he believes is the root of Yiddiskeit—creating a real relationship with Hashem. However, to form such a relationship, we must first understand and internalize the concept of Hakaras HaTov.

After discussing the importance of Yeshiva and the advantages it offers one who wants to truly grow in their learning, R' Stark focuses on how one properly invests in their learning.

Yeshivah Aderes Hatorah is finally back in session and the Mashgiach is at long last able to be giving his schmoozim in person. To commemorate this momentous occasion, Rabbi Stark examines the deeper meaning of the word Yeshivah and all that it represents.

Simchas Torah is a Yom Tov when we celebrate the completion of the Torah—together. Although, on this Simchas Torah the celebrating may look very different, if we truly understand the greatness of the day we may be able to reach even greater heights than in previous years.

Continuing in the theme of the arbah minim, the Mashgiach goes into more depth as to what they represent and how, by taking them together—in our hands—we can access "koichos" not typically attainable by us.

While there is a mitzvah to be happy on every Yom Tov, Sukkos is the only Chag described as "zman simchaseinu." Sukkos inherently contains an additional level of simcha and the Mashgiach is here to tell us how one can tap into it.

After Yom Kippur, on which we proclaim Hashem as our Father and that we are his children, we almost immediately head into Sukkos. Of the main "avodas" of Sukkos is for Klal Yisroel to not just be children of Hashem, but rather to be children of Hashem—as one big happy family.

With Yom Kippur just a few short hours away, Rabbi Stark has some last minute thoughts to help ensure we make the most of the day's opportunities.

In last week's schmooze, the Mashgiach describes that if one understands that Hashem is the King they are afforded a great opportunity to connect with him. This week the Mashgiach explains how there is a level of connection even higher than that of King—that Hashem is our Father too. When one truly grasps this they are afforded the greatest opportunity of all.

Rosh Hashanah is the day on which the world—and everything in it—is judged, and it is therefore a very serious day. However, this fact also makes Rosh Hashanah the best time to take advantage of the wonderful opportunities Hashem affords to us.