Shtark Tank

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  • JEALOUSY Balabatish Questions [Part 3/4], Zevi Reinitz and Yaakov Wolff

    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!

    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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    21 min
  • SELF-TALK Balabatish Questions [Part 2/4], Zevi Reinitz and Yaakov Wolff

    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!

    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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    28 min
  • IDENTITY Balabatish Questions [Part 1/4], Zevi Reinitz and Yaakov Wolff

    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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    40 min
  • Prof. Aaron Allen, Spiritual Medicine

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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, [email protected]

    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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    29 min
  • Ori Sobovitz, Heaven On Earth

    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.

    Topics Covered

    • Childhood & upbringing
    • Learning at Mechinat Eli
    • Career path
    • Writing to build bridges
    • Returning from Miluim
    • Shabbos and Chol

    • To hear more from Ori, you can join his Whatsapp group, Order his book, or send him an email [email protected]


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      34 min
    • BONUS: Rav Elli Fischer, Purim Shpiel UPDATED

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

      To invite Rav Elli as a scholar in residence click here.

      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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      54 min
    • Rav Moshe Sokol, Ph.D., Values & Vocations

      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 [email protected]


      Thanks to Lander College for Men for sponsoring this episode!

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      38 min
    • Marc Lesnick, Hiking With Rav Asher

      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.

      He can be reached by email, [email protected]

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      Topics Covered

      • Choosing a career that you love
      • Facilitating the Torah of Rav Asher Weiss and Rav Shalom Rosner
      • The challenges of being a ghostwriter
      • Up-close view of greatness
      • How to start spreading Torah of a Gadol
      • 38 min
      • Rav Gil Student, Brute Force

        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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        Tune in to hear Rav Gil Student talk about:

        • Unconventional Career Path
        • Chessed at Work
        • Learning Goals
        • Laid-back Intensity
        • Torah Musings
        • Quality of Torah
        • Bahlabus but not Balabatish
        • 59 min
        • Ziv Mendelsohn , How To Write a Serious Sefer

          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 [email protected]

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

          1. Practical advice on writing a serious sefer.
          2. Motivation to get started!
          3. Please join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shtark Tank Quiet Whatsapp Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive bonus content!
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            Partial list of topics:

            • Discovering Personal Connections in Torah
            • Writing and Memorializing Learning for Family
            • Torah Learning and Aliyah
            • 44 min

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