Monday Motivation with Rabbi Garfinkel

Take a pause from yelling at your family, friends, & co-workers about the elections to listen to the REAL Jewish Approach to Elections! And then listen again. And then be nice. And then be Jewish! Enjoy!

Lots of love,

Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613 Chicago

We all get a tap on the shoulder... will you listen & heed the call? Here 2 great stories of amazing Jews who did! Pamela Cohen led the effort to save Soviet Jewry & Steven Hill who saw through the glitter of Hollywood to raise a truly Jewish family & still star on Law & Order for 10 years! ENJOY the final podcast of SEASON 7!!!! Next week begins Season 8, with the Almighty's help!

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Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613

Humans are made in Divine Image. We are NOT animals. And the battle of history hinges on this point. And every decision in your life depends on it as well! ENJOY! Be inspired! You are made in Hashem's image!

Lots of love,

Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613

What are we actually celebrating on Rosh HaShanah? Find Out! Warning: it could be life-changing! Wishing everyone a very good & sweet New Year 5787.

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Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613

Learn from the BIRDS something incredible that will change your life for the better... & for those around you!

My very best,

Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613

"THE KING!" Inspired by the Wedding of Tyler Friedman & Maya Goldenberg. What is a Jewish King? And why is a Jewish groom compared to a King? And what does it have to do with YOUR life? Find out!

Lots of love,

Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613

Many American Jews have LOST their CLEAR VISION... how do we get it back? Find out!

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Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613

From July 30th 1492 to July 30th 2026. One big historical loop that features...YOU! Come on this journey through history ending with some powerful inspiration and motivation for YOU!

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Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613

Everyone wants TRUE LOVE? What is it & how do you find it? In honor of TU B'AV this week Tuesday night & Wednesday, we share the secrets to success!

Lots of love,

Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613 Chicago

Building a skyscraper is EASY. Building oneself is the GREATEST Construction Project in the World! This is the essence of Tisha B'Av this coming Wednesday, July 22nd at sundown to Thursday, July 23rd at night.

Lots of love,

Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613

Life doesn't always go as we expect. Turning Plan B into Plan A is the great challenge of life...but that which makes it meaningful! Enjoy!

Lots of love,

Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613 Chicago

What was the Jewish Impact on America's founding? AND, what is the future of Jews in America? Have a listen!

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Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613

What does a Red Cow have to teach us? A LOT! Listen & find out!

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Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613

Beyond Brunch... what is the REAL depth of Father's Day? (AND Mother's Day too!)

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Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613

How can spiritual FAKE NEWS ruin your life? Listen & find out! Lots of love,

Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613

Individuality vs. Conformity within Judaism. How does it work? Have a listen!

Lots of love,

Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613

In our fast paced world, an act of kindness can build worlds. Chesed, or giving to others, is a pillar of the life. How much is chesed a part of YOUR life?

Lots of love,

Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613

How can one of the most important holidays on the Jewish calendar become almost completely forgotten? From Mt. Sinai to Napoleon to the Tzar... enjoy the Journey to Shavuos 3338!

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Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613

A totally unprecedented decree from a non-Jewish government in the history of our people. KEEP SHABBOS! Who is in? This May 15-16, 2026. Listen for inspiration!

Lots of love,

Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613

You can light up the world. It might even be your mission. Be inspired by the fires of Lag B'Omer this Monday night, May 4th!

Lots of love,

Rabbi Garfinkel of Olami 613