Monday Motivation with Rabbi Garfinkel

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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 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

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 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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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!

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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/

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!

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Powerful & relevant reflections on a 70 hour journey to Spain! Enjoy! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613

Cover Picture: The Alcázar of Toledo, Spain at Sunrise...

Is Life Random? NO! Enjoy this Monday Motivation with Rabbi Garfinkel 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

Everyone's Favorite Part of the Haggadah! Dayenu! Enjoy & get ready for YOUR Passover seder. Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613

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

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

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