Shtark Tank

By Yaakov WolffReligion & Spirituality Judaism

Shtark Tank episodes

October 28, 2024 Nobel Prize Winner Prof. Yisrael (Robert) Aumann
Yisrael (Robert) Aumann is an Israeli-American mathematician and Nobel laureate in Economic Sciences. Renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to game theory, Aumann's work has influenced fields ranging from economics to political science. His research on repeated games and conflict resolution offers deep insights into cooperation and strategic decision-making. A dedicated professor emeritus at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Aumann remains active in the academic community, sharing his wisdom on mathematics, philosophy, and human behavior.
Chapters:
• Childhood and early influences
• Making Aliyah and losing his son Shlomo HY"D
• Career Joureny
• Winning the Nobel prize
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49 min
October 14, 2024 Rav Hirsch's Message of Versatility with Moshe Rapps
Moshe Rapps is the Assistant Vice President at Bernstein Private Wealth Management, and the host of the Rav Hirsch on the Parsha podcast.

We discussed Rav Hirsch's commentary on the Etrog, which expands on three qualities of the Etrog tree and fruit. Rav Hirsch also throws in an amazing nugget from the world of scientific botany. And finally, we discuss some important lessons that we can take to our lives as Bnei Torah in the workforce.

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31 min
October 07, 2024 Yizkor 10.7 with Simmy Zimbalist, Hillel Fuld and Avraham Rosner
In this special episode, we honor 4 fallen heroes, Eli Moshe Zimbalist, Ari Fuld, Yosef Guedalia and Binyamin Airley.

Chapters
- (00:00) Intro
- (01:46) Simmy Zimbalist remembers his son, Eli Moshe Zimbalist
- (25:56) Hillel Fuld remembers his brother, Ari Fuld
- (44:25) Avraham Rosner remembers his friends, Yosef Guedalia and Binyamin Airley
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59 min
September 29, 2024 Teshuva With Rav Moshe Taragin
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Reclaiming Redemption
Dark Clouds Above, Faith Below
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57 min
September 23, 2024 Rav Shaya Klyne, Will-Power
Rav Shaya Klyne is the director of WW Estate Planning, a legal and halachic estate planning practise. He is also the associate Rov in Ohr Yeruhalayim, Manchester and a Magid Shiur in the local schools. Rav Shaya can be contacted at [email protected] or via his LinkedIn account.

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1 hr 1 min
September 16, 2024Rav Yehoshua AND Rebbetzin Tamar Pfeffer: Responsibility, Rewards, and Reading
In this episode we sat down with Rav Yehoshua and Rebbetzin Tamar Pfeffer, to talk about building a Torah home home alongside work, Torah and other responsibilities.
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To listen to the conversation with Chaim Meir and Aliza Mermelstein, ⁠click here⁠
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42 min
September 09, 2024 Ari Yablok Inspires in Kiruv AND Branding
In this conversation, Ari Yablok discusses his transition from being a rabbi to pursuing a career in tech and marketing. He shares his early rabbinic aspirations and how he started working in informal education. Ari explains the three-stage approach he took to build his tech and marketing career, which includes finding a learning job, discovering what he was passionate about and good at, and then taking ownership in a senior-level role. He also emphasizes the importance of constantly pivoting and expanding one's skills in today's fast-paced world. In this conversation, Ari Yablok shares his experiences of navigating the challenges of balancing work and family life, finding meaning in his new career, and the importance of personal branding. Ari also explores the concept of brands and how they connect with individuals on a deeper level.
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Bio
Ari Yablok is the Head of Brand at Island. Before joining Island in 2021, Ari was the Head of Brand Messaging at Atreo, a B2B tech branding and marketing agency, where he helped shaped the brand of over 50 leading tech companies worldwide. Before entering the world of tech marketing, Ari served as campus rabbi and head of student programming for the English speaking student body of Bar Ilan university. Originally from Teaneck, New Jersey, Ari made aliyah in 2009 with his wife Ayelet who currently live in Givat Shmuel with his wife and six children.

You can follow him on Linkedin, and check out his podcast, Believe in Brand on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
53 min
September 02, 2024 The Mentch Manager, Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph
Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph has served as a Rabbi, worked on Wall Street, and is now bringing those two worlds together.
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Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph is the Orthodox Union's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer since September of 2020. He is the senior professional leader, responsible for all aspects of OU programs and operations, other than OU Kosher. He joined the OU from Yeshiva University where he served in a variety of roles over 16 years, ultimately rising to senior vice president. In that role, he established and implemented strategic plans, managed the university's operations, and played key roles on major initiatives such as the university's response to the coronavirus. A native of Montreal, Josh received both his Ed.D. and Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He received his rabbinical ordination from Yeshiva University's Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary, as well as a Master of Arts in Jewish philosophy from their Bernard Revel Graduate School. He also completed fellowships and certificates at NYU's Wagner School of Public Administration, as well as Harvard's Institute of Higher Education. Josh previously worked at a hedge fund, as a community rabbi, served as the executive director of the Orthodox Caucus, and director of social entrepreneurialism at YU's Center for the Jewish Future. He and his wife, Julie, live in Lawrence, New York and are the proud parents of Zach, Ozzie, and Marsha.
57 min
August 26, 2024Mental Health and Writing- Feedback From Izy Muller and Nachum Goldstein
In our second mailbag episode, we talk writing with Izy Muller and mental health with Nachum Goldstein. Both are based off of episodes with Zevi Reinitz. If you haven't yet listened to the orignals, here are the links
Ep. 1, Not Just a Bahlabus

Ep. 16, Self-Talk
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38 min
August 19, 2024 Michael Bloch- Listener Feedback
For the next two weeks, we are trying something different. Shtark Tank has spawned so many interesting follow up conversations, and now we are bringing them on air.

Today we speak with Michael Bloch, a former senior partner at McKinsey. Now he focuses on the non profit worl, allowing foundations and philanthropists to maximize their impact.

In our conversation, Michael shares his background and journey in business and Torah learning. He discusses the importance of balancing business, personal, and Torah life, and how Shtark Tank addresses this challenge. Bloch emphasizes the value of discipline and mastering one area of Torah learning at a time. He also explores why the podcast has resonated with Baalei Teshuva and offers advice for continuous growth and curiosity in Torah learning.
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Full Bio
Michael, who holds dual Swiss/French nationality and now lives in Israel, worked at McKinsey for 23 years. First, he spent seven years in Switzerland, then five years in France leading the technology practice, and finally relocated to Israel where he’s been living for more than 11 years. At McKinsey, Michael is a global leader in the Business Technology and Operations division, having joined the company as the 25th consultant and helping grow the practice to 5,000-plus consultants today. He has experience working with top executives and boards of large corporations in more than 10 countries, helping them transform their support functions, leverage technology for competitive advantage, and accelerate growth. Michael has served clients across many industries (e.g., banking, insurance, pharma, retail, and industrials) with a special emphasis on large performance transformation programs as well as technology innovation and growth.
Prior to joining McKinsey, Michael held operational roles at Unicible (a Swiss banking technology company) and spent two years doing postgraduate research on the business impact of the Internet at the University of California in Berkeley and at New York University. Michael received a M.S. in Business Information Systems (with distinction) and a B.A. in Economics and Business Administration from Hautes Etudes Commerciales (HEC) at the University of Lausanne, Switzerland.
22 min