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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

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. 

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... 

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

Life Lessons from the Super Bowl!!! Please Support Project 613's annual fundraiser! https://thechesedfund.com/project613/levelup. Many thanks, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613

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! 

Tick Tock...the importance of time! Enjoy! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613 

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 

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 

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 

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Monday Motivation with Rabbi Garfinkel 12-26-2022

Maimonides says that the Chanukah lights are exceedingly BELOVED. Why? Find out and hear 2 incredible stories about Jewish perseverance on Chanukah in  this latest edition of Monday Motivation! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613 in Chicago

We learn from Ya'akov (Jacob), our forefather, that creating a Jewish Home is the highlight of life and not a mere sidelight. It needs preparation as well as physical & spiritual protection. I believe this is a powerful expression of the values of Jewish marriage that fly in the face of the ephemeral values of secular culture. ENJOY! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613

One of the most inspiring stories you will ever hear about the greatness of being Jewish. Thank you to Mr. Aaron Feuerstein, OBM, on your first yahrtzeit for inspiring all of us. Special shout out to Rabbi Yoel Gold whose video interview of Mr. Feuerstein before he died was truly incredible! Prepare to be inspired! Lots of love, Rabbi 

Antisemitism is on the rise...like a lot. How do we respond? Find out in this week's episode of Monday Motivation with Rabbi Garfinkel! 

Thanksgiving is upon us... Some cool fun-facts about the Jewish roots of Thanksgiving, the mission of the Jewish people,  and concluding with an amazing story of kindness with a BIG IMPACT! As we express our gratitude this week, let's dedicate ourselves to a small act of kindness that no doubt will make a big impact! Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613

The incredible "CHESED" (Loving Kindness) of Avraham & Sarah reverberate throughout 3800 years of Jewish history down to us! Kindness is a hallmark of the Jewish people, and no one exemplifies that more than the "HOSTING" of Avraham & Sarah. So, sit back, enjoy, and "BE MY GUEST!" Lots of love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613 in Chicago

Welcome to the 1st episode of the 4th SEASON of Monday Motivation! And what better topic to discuss than the upcoming Elections. With the constant bombardment and toxic banter, what is the REAL JEWISH PERSPECTIVE ON ELECTIONS?!?!?! This is a MUST LISTEN before, during, and after election day on Tuesday.  *THIS EPISODE IS GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY MICHAEL & SHIRA SHAMBON & FAMILY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! MAY HASHEM BLESS YOU * YOUR FAMILY! https://project613.com/donate/