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What is the Torah's view on loving your work? Yaakov Wolff and Rav Tzvi Goldstein unpack the Mishna in Avos which talks about this issue.

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This series is sponsored L'iluy Nishmas Henya Rila Bas Eliezer z"l.

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This episode is a recording of a Sicha given by Rav Asher Weiss to members of the Shtark Tank community, about balancing Torah, work, and family.

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This episode is sponsored in honor of the balabatim who learn in Kollel Boker Ohr Shmuel in Ramot Bet. Ohr Shmuel is a warm place meant for all ages and backgrounds to start their day with Torah learning. They have chavrusa matching, chaburas and more. May all of the lomdim have success in their learning and all other endeavors. For more info, Whatsapp Daniel at +972 54-818-5390.

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Balabatish Questions is a 4-part series about the mindest of being a Ben Torah in the workforce, co-hosted by Yaakov Wolff and Zevi Reinitz. The final Balabatish question: Should we keep our accomplishments to ourselves? Or is there room for making a big deal and celebrating?

After the discussion, we conclude the series with a quick summary and a few action items.

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Balabatish Questions is a 4-part series about the mindest of being a Ben Torah in the workforce, co-hosted by Yaakov Wolff and Zevi Reinitz. The third Balabatish question: What is the role of jealousy? Is it purely negative or can it serve a positive function as well? Tune in for another fun conversation, followed by a question that has bothered me for years!

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Balabatish Questions is a 4-part series about the mindest of being a Ben Torah in the workforce, co-hosted by Yaakov Wolff and Zevi Reinitz. The second Balabatish question: Why do Balabatim play down their accomplishments and abilities? Tune in for a conversation packed with some surprising data, sources and Gedolim stories!

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Balabatish Questions is a 4-part series about the mindest of being a Ben Torah in the workforce, co-hosted by Yaakov Wolff and Zevi Reinitz. The first Balabatish question: Why is "Bahlabus" a dirty word in many Batei Midrash? And why does it matter? Tune in for a conversation about the Mitzvah of Talmud Torah, the psychology of identity, and more! Thank you to the Iyun Institute for sponsoring this series. Check out their website, subscribe to their email list, and listen to their brand new podcast, for hard hitting analysis of the Haredi Draft debate and more.

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Proffesor Aaron Allen is Chair of  Radiation Oncology at Shaare Zedek Medical Center, and Deputy Director of  the American Medical Program at Tel Aviv University. He can be reached by email, Aaronal@szmc.org.il

We talk about his efforts to find a deep and authentic connection with Hashem and His Torah, despite being a busy physician.

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Ori Sobovitz is in charge of accelerators and incubators at the OurCrowd.
And even though he spends his days in the VC world, his most important investment is in uniting the Jewish people around Torah values. This is what led him to publish יש בתוכנו שמיים, a book which connects modern day issues, the weekly parsha, and the thought of Rav Kook.

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To hear more from Ori, you can join his Whatsapp group, Order his book, or send him an email Ori@ourcrowd.com

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Rav Elli Fischer is an independent writer, translator, and rabbi. You can follow him on X.

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With Purim approaching, we discussed the serious role of the Purim Shpiel in our religious lives, as well as the importance of hocking.

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Rav Moshe Sokol, Ph.D. is the Dean of Lander College for Men, a Shul Rav and Professor. He has been guiding Bnei Torah as they transition to the workforce for almost 30 years!

We discussed the most important criteria for navigating career decisions, coming out of college and beyond. We also discussed his unique connection with Aggadeta, and some Aggadeta lessons we can learn for life in the workforce.

You can check out his books here, and reach him by email Moshe.Sokol@touro.edu

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Marc Lesnick has impacted thousands of people, by helping distribute the Torah of Rav Asher Weiss and Rav Shalom Rosner. Professionally, he is a partner at Fortissimo Capital.

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Rav Gil Student is the Editor of TorahMusings.com . He does all of his writing, learning and community work on the side, since he works full-time as an actuary. You can follow him on X or reach out by email.

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Ziv (or Zivi) Mendesohn is the author of מלאים זיו, a 570 page sefer on a wide varitey of topics. He can be reached by email at zivi@lmanda.com

We talk about his 20 year journey to writing a sefer. This episode will provide you with two things:

Practical advice on writing a serious sefer. Motivation to get started!

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My father is the COO of OurCrowd, Chairman of Kav L'Noar, and an informal career coach. You can contact him on LinkedIn.

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Rav Yitzchak Breitowitz is a Senior Lecturer in Yeshivas Ohr Somayach in Jerusalem. Until April 2010, he was the Rabbi of the Woodside Synagogue in Silver Spring, Maryland and Professor of Law at the University of Maryland Law School. We spoke about his journey from yeshiva to law school, and from the the workforce to the Rabbinate. And we discussed one of the most underrated aspects of living a Torah life. To listen to the Rabbi Breitowitz Q&A Podcast click here (highly recommended).

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Early Childhood+Yeshiva Years Decision to Leave for Law School Memories of Boston Early Career+Teaching Torah Returning to the Rabbinate Today's Generation

Noam Wasserman is the Dean of Sy Syms School of Business at Yeshiva University, and used to teach at Harvard Business School. He wrote two bestselling business books, the Founders Dillemas and Life is a Startup.

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Sy Syms VS. HBS Personal Journey Talmud Torah Business and Values Am Yisrael

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Rav Chezkie Glatt is a Rebbi at Yeshivat Torat Shraga, and the co-founder and CTO or Roga Analyitics. We talk about his main role-model, his daily schedule and more!

You can reach him by LinkedIn, and you can join his WhatsApp group, A Pasuk A Day from Mishlei.

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Moe Mernick is Chief of Staff @ Triple Whale, a Daf Yomi Maggid Shiur, and an inspirational speaker. We spoke about his column in Mishpacha Magazine about Work Life Solutions, overcoming life's challenges, and the importance of family. For more from Moe: Final Column Ft. Moe Mernick, Short Videos on the Daf Daf Yomi Moe-ments, Moe's book about living with a stutter The Gift Of Stuttering, Mishpacha Magazine Column Archive Please join the ⁠⁠Shtark Tank Quiet Whatsapp Group⁠⁠ for exclusive bonus content! If you have any sort of feedback, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate! You can reach me by ⁠email⁠ and ⁠LinkedIn

Rav Yehoshua Pfeffer is a Rav, Dayan, Director of the Iyun Institute, and former Supreme Court Clerk. You can follow his work by subscribing to the Tzarich Iyun email list and YouTube Channel. You can also reach him by email. yehoshuapfeffer@gmail.com.

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Chapters

1) Personal Journey: From London to Mir to Law School

2) The Proper Mindset: Transitioning Out of Yeshiva

3) Practical Advice

In our very first episode, we sit down for a conversation with Zevi Reinitz, tech executive and mechaber seforim. We discuss his journey as a writer, and what he thinks is the most important mindset for a Ben Torah in the workforce. You can check out Zevi on LinkedIn and join his "Great Qs on the parsha Whatsapp Group" Shtark Tank is a podcast for Bnei Torah in the workforce, providing insightful conversations with role models and mentors.

Join our quiet WhatsApp group, where I will be posting new episodes, as well as bonus content related to each weeks conversation. Would love to have you along for the ride! Chapter 1: Intro and Background Chapter 2: Zevi's Writing 'Career' Chapter 3: Limiting Mindset Chapter 4: Today's Unique Moment