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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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.

This week, we take a break from our regular programming, and have a conversation about Aveilut. Just before we recorded our 4 part series together, Rabbi David Lapin and I both experienced family tragedies. With Tisha B'Av approaching, we spoke about our experiences, with a focus on pain, process and potential.

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This is a recording of a Shiur and Q&A by Rav Mayer Twersky on the topic of being a Ben Torah in the Workforce. Ths shiur was attended by Shtark Tank listeners and was hosted at Kehilat HaElah in RBS. (During the Q&A there was a sound glitch, making the audience questions sound strange, we apologise for this error). Source Sheet

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This episode is sponsored by the Zimbalist family in memory of Eli Moshe Zimbalist HY"D, and by an additional sponsor as a zechus for the speedy recovery of Binyamin Brown.

Rav Mayer Twersky is a Rosh Yeshiva at Yeshiva University.

Ever wondered what advice a top CEO coach would give to someone just starting out? Rav David Lapin, who usually helps CEOs of multinational corporations tackle tough problems, is coaching me today—an Avreich stepping into the business world for the first time.

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Questions Addressed:

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Guest Bio

Rabbi David Lapin has taught Torah to thousands of talmidim in South Africa, America, and in Israel, and currently serves as the Rabbi of Ohr Ra’anan. In addition to his almost five decades as a teacher, he is formerly the CEO of Lapin International LLC, an internationally renowned business consultant and thought leader. He is the author of ⁠⁠⁠Lead by Greatness⁠⁠⁠.

You can tune in to his podcast, Matmonim Daf Yomi, on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠ or other podcast platforms.

Ever wondered what advice a top CEO coach would give to someone just starting out? Rav David Lapin, who usually helps CEOs of multinational corporations tackle tough problems, is coaching me today—an Avreich stepping into the business world for the first time.

To listen to Rabbi Lapin's first interview, where he talks about his personal journey, ⁠click here⁠.

Questions Addressed:

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Rabbi David Lapin has taught Torah to thousands of talmidim in South Africa, America, and in Israel, and currently serves as the Rabbi of Ohr Ra’anan. In addition to his almost five decades as a teacher, he is formerly the CEO of Lapin International LLC, an internationally renowned business consultant and thought leader. He is the author of ⁠⁠Lead by Greatness⁠⁠.

You can tune in to his podcast, Matmonim Daf Yomi, on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ or other podcast platforms.

Ever wondered what advice a top CEO coach would give to someone just starting out? Rav David Lapin, who usually helps CEOs of multinational corporations tackle tough problems, is coaching me today—an Avreich stepping into the business world for the first time.

To listen to Rabbi Lapin's first interview, where he talks about his personal journey, click here.

Questions Addressed:

Rabbi David Lapin has taught Torah to thousands of talmidim in South Africa, America, and in Israel, and currently serves as the Rabbi of Ohr Ra’anan. In addition to his almost five decades as a teacher, he is formerly the CEO of Lapin International LLC, an internationally renowned business consultant and thought leader. He is the author of ⁠Lead by Greatness⁠.

You can tune in to his podcast, Matmonim Daf Yomi, on ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Youtube⁠ or other podcast platforms.

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Rabbi David Lapin has taught Torah to thousands of talmidim in South Africa, America, and in Israel, and currently serves as the Rabbi of Ohr Ra’anan. In addition to his almost five decades as a teacher, he is formerly the CEO of Lapin International LLC, an internationally renowned business consultant and thought leader. He is the author of Lead by Greatness.

You can tune in to his podcast, Matmonim Daf Yomi, on Spotify, Youtube or other podcast platforms.

Summary:

Rav David Lapin shares his unique background growing up in South Africa and his educational upbringing in yeshivas. He discusses the challenges and pride of being the son of a rabbi and the influential rabbis he learned from. Rav Lapin also talks about his decision to pursue both Torah and business, and how he found a way to integrate the two. He shares insights from his consulting work and the importance of ethical leadership and purpose in business. Rav Lapin emphasizes the need to stay relevant and innovative in a changing world.

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This episode is dedicated in memory of my brother-in-law, Eli Moshe Zimbalist z"l, who was killed protecting Am Yisrael.

Dr. Kramer can be reached by Whatsapp +1-917-915-6106 or email [email protected]

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This episode is dedicated in memory of my brother-in-law, Eli Moshe Zimbalist z"l, who was killed protecting Am Yisrael.

Eli Moshe loved his shul. For many years the Zimbalist's have been key players in Rabbi Rosner's Nofei HaShemesh community. The shul currently only has a Social Hall which is being used for prayers. You can help us build a proper Beit Midrash, which will be dedicated in his honor. Click Here To Build For Eli Mo.

To listen to my interview with Nachum Segal about Eli Moshe, ⁠click here⁠.

This week we sat down with Chaim Meir and Aliza Mermelstein to talk about raising children, choosing the right community, navigating challenges in school, and more!

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Rav Shlomo Fishman spent 14 years learning in Kollel. But then, he lost out on his dream job. Now he lives in Jerusalem and travels frequently serving as General Counsel and VP of Strategic Partnerships for iPostal1, a US based company. He can be reached at [email protected]

Previously, Rav Shlomo was a senior associate attorney with Shibolet & Co. in Tel Aviv and specialized in the handling of private and public companies, accompanying start-ups company at their various stages, from founding, funding, and exit.

Rav Shlomo is also ordained by the Chief Rabbinate of Israel and served as a Rabbinical Judge in the Rabbinical Court of Monetary Affairs of the "Ariel Institute", Jerusalem.

In this framework and amongst others, Rav Shlomo delivers Torah lessons in Israel and around the world, introducing a unique and fascinating combination of the worlds of Jewish and civil law.