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Welcome Home to the captives returning to their families and their homes. 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.
| (11_27_23) Monday Motivation – WELCOME HOME! | . |
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
| (11_20_23) Monday Motivation – JEWISH DESTINY – Dirt, Sand, & Stars! | . |
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 in Chicago
| (11_13_23) Monday Motivation – Moral GPS! | . |
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 Shalom Garfinkel
| (11_06_23) Monday Motivation – Call Him Ishmael! | . |
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
| (10_30_23) Monday Motivation – Stay Calm & Be (More) Jewish! | . |
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
| (10_23_23) Monday Motivation – A True Miracle! | . |
This is Our Response! #IgniteTheLight! I’m all fired up! Listen & SHARE!Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613 of Chicago
| (10_16_23) Monday Motivation – Our Response – #IgniteTheLight! | . |
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 ChicagoPS. 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!
| (10_02_23) Monday Motivation – Sukkos & The Eternal People! | . |
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!
| (09_11_23) Monday Motivation – Your Best SELF! | . |
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
| (09_04_23) Monday Motivation – SHO-FAR SHO-GOOD … The Power Of The Shofar! | . |
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
| (08_28_23) Monday Motivation – THE SECRET WEAPON for High Holiday Success! | . |
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
| (08_21_23) Monday Motivation – GATEWAYS! | . |
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
| (08_14_23) Monday Motivation – Inspirational Stories of … KEEPING KOSHER! | . |
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
| (08_07_23) Monday Motivation – Torah Gems From The Baseball Diamond! | . |
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
| (07_31_23) Monday Motivation – The BIG TEN! | . |
The events of 531 years ago resonate and provide powerful lessons for us today!Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613 in Chicago
| (07_24_23) Monday Motivation – 531 Years Ago – The 9th of Av! | . |
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
| (07_17_23) Monday Motivation – Loose Lips Sink Ships! | . |
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
| (07_10_23) Monday Motivation – The Sweet Sound of Kindness! | . |
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/
| (07_03_23) Monday Motivation – July 4th – Haym Solomon – Portrait of an American Patriot | . |
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!
| (06_26_23) Monday Motivation – Great Life Wisdom From Charlotte Airport! | . |
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
| (06_19_23) Monday Motivation – 613 Diamonds in the Super Bowl Ring! | . |
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
| (06_12_23) Monday Motivation – Second Chances! | . |
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.
| (06_05_23) Monday Motivation – DIGGIN’ DEEP! | . |
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
| (05_22_23) Monday Motivation – JEWISH FOOTSTEPS IN SPAIN! | . |
Fascinating Jewish lessons from the Coronation of King Charles III. Enjoy!Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613 in Chicago.
| (05_08_23) Monday Motivation -THE CORONATION! | . |
The special 75th birthday of Israel needs it own podcast. Find out what the 50 and 25 are! I think you’ll find some inspiration along the way.PLEASE watch Rabbi Berel Wein’s personal recollection of the founding of the Modern State of Israel in 1948. Truly moving!https://bit.ly/3LfcMHr.Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613 in Chicago
| (05_01_23) Monday Motivation – 25, 50, & 75! | . |
Powerful & relevant reflections on a 70 hour journey to Spain! Enjoy!Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613
| (04_24_23) Monday Motivation – The DRAMA of SPAIN! | . |
Is Life Random? NO! Enjoy this Monday Motivation podcast about “Hashgacha Pratis,” that the Loving CEO of the Universe is in charge of every in our lives EXCEPT for how we choose to react.Enjoy! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613
| (04_17_23) Monday Motivation – Incredible Lessons from the Yom Kippur War & a Flat Tire! | . |
Everyone’s Favorite Part of the Haggadah! Dayenu!Enjoy & get ready for YOUR Passover seder.Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613
| (04_03_23) Monday Motivation – Dayenu! | . |
Great Stories to motivate YOU to make the best Passover ever! ON time. ON the day. Not pushed off b/c of “more important things.” Enjoy!Love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613
| (03_27_23) Monday Motivation – Stories of Passover – At ALL Costs! | . |
What do Stanford Law School and the violent & economic boycott responses to the Legal Reforms in Israel have in common? They have a LOT of CHUTZPAH, and they can learn a LOT from Bais Yaakov High School Girls of Chicago. This one is epic. Enjoy!Love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613
| (03_20_23) Monday Motivation – CHUTZPAH! | . |
See a lucky penny and pick it up! Or NOT?!?!? Well, it depends! Check out the drama when Rabbi Garfinkel finds a penny inside a CHASE Bank branch! It was definitely worth a podcast! Enjoy!Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613
| (03_13_23) Monday Motivation – Lucky Penny? | . |
What is one of most important timeless lessons of Purim? We provide the horsepower, but HASHEM HAS THE WHEEL!Happy Purim from Rabbi Garfinkel and the entire Project 613 family … starts Monday night, March 6th and continues through Tuesday, March 7th.
| (03_06_23) Monday Motivation – Who Has The Wheel? Special PURIM EDITION | . |
The special bris of Avichai Felix Kagan inspired this deep dive into the mitzvah of Bris Milah that makes the Jewish People … A Cut Above! Enjoy!Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613
| (02_27_23) Monday Motivation – A Cut Above! | . |
The same picture tells 3 different stories. Lessons in how to view life! A higher character actually facilitates seeing the world differently! Enjoy!Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613
| (02_20_23) Monday Motivation – DRINK WARS! | . |
Life Lessons from the Super Bowl!!!Please Support Project 613’s annual fundraiser! https://thechesedfund.com/project613/levelupMany thanks, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613
| (02_13_23) Monday Motivation – Super Bowl Edition! | . |
This is a PACKED episode with thoughts and incredible stories on TU B’Shevat, the 7 Noahide Laws, and the moral compass of 6 &1/2 year old boy! Join us on the golf course for a really special story that will brighten YOUR day and Light up YOUR life!Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613.Story credit goes to Ronnie Zevy of www.zevystories.com “Finding a Golf Ball”Thank you, Mr. Zevy for your story!
| (02_06_23) Monday Motivation – Finding a Golf Ball! | . |
Tick Tock … the importance of time! Enjoy!Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613
| (01_30_23) Monday Motivation – Tick Tock not Tik Tok | . |
Oh how the experiences of Egypt are SO relevant for the Pharaohs we face today in our lives! Listen, learn, & enjoy!Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613
| (01_23_23) Monday Motivation – Anything ‘Plaguing’ You? | . |
The incredible life lessons that “The NEW PHARAOH” can teach us still today … more than ever today! Enjoy!Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613
| (01_16_23) Monday Motivation – The New Pharaoh! Lessons in Gratitude | . |
Follow our Project 613 journey in Morocco PART 2 for incredible inspiration from our Moroccan Jewish past… Enjoy!Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613
| (01_09_23) Monday Motivation – Morocco (Part 2)! | . |
Live from Israel
| (01_02_23) Monday Motivation – Morocco (Part 1)! | . |
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| (12_26_22) Monday Motivation – A Tribute to Rabbi Gross | . |
