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Chaim Meir AND Aliza Mermelstein Took an Unpopular Path
Chaim Meir AND Aliza Mermelstein Took an Unpopular Path
Jun 24, 2024
44:55
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! Don't miss out on exclusive bonus content, as well as special offers and initiatives. Join the Shtark Tank Quiet Whatsapp Group today, click here. Has Shtark Tank made even a small impact on your life? Email me at [email protected] with feedback, questions, comments.
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Rav Shlomo Fishman's Shattered Dreams Lead To His Calling
Rav Shlomo Fishman's Shattered Dreams Lead To His Calling
Jun 10, 2024
41:06
Don't miss out on exclusive bonus content, as well as special offers and initiatives. Join the Shtark Tank Quiet Whatsapp Group today, click here. Has Shtark Tank made even a small impact on your life? Email me at [email protected] with feedback, questions, comments. 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.
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Rav Aaron Lopiansky, Ben Torah for Life (Interview PLUS Q&A)
Rav Aaron Lopiansky, Ben Torah for Life (Interview PLUS Q&A)
Jun 3, 2024
45:26
Don't miss out on exclusive bonus content, as well as special offers and initiatives. Join the Shtark Tank Quiet Whatsapp Group today, click here. Has Shtark Tank made even a small impact on your life? Email me at [email protected] with feedback, questions, comments. To order Ben Torah for Life, by Rav Aaaron Lopiansky, click here This episode is sponsored by Virtual Halacha Program. Go to vhalacha.com for more info on their unique program tailored for serious Bnei Torah in the workforce. Overview: The conversation with Rav Aaron Lopiansky explores the emotions and challenges faced by individuals transitioning from yeshiva to the workforce. It also touches on historical precedents and the unique challenges faced by the current generation. Rav Lopiansky emphasizes the need for personal guidance and finding a community that aligns with one's values. He also discusses strategies for balancing time and commitments, as well as the importance of finding the right approach to Talmud Torah. The conversation concludes with a discussion on how to maintain a healthy relationship with one's yeshiva experience and the importance of cherishing the memories and values learned during that time. Bio: Rabbi Ahron Lopiansky is Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva of Greater Washington – Tiferes Gedaliah, accepting the position in July of 2014. He studied and received rabbinic ordination from the Mir Yeshiva of Jerusalem. In Israel, Rabbi Lopiansky taught at Aish HaTorah from 1983-1990, and then taught at the Mir for five years before assuming the post of Rosh Yeshiva of the Yeshiva Gedolah of YGW in 1995. Rabbi Lopiansky is a prolific author, having written more than 20 seforim on various topics.
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Stressed By Your Work? [Avos 4/4]
Stressed By Your Work? [Avos 4/4]
May 30, 2024
46:35
Don't miss out on exclusive bonus content, as well as special offers and initiatives. Join the Shtark Tank Quiet Whatsapp Group today, click here. Has Shtark Tank made even a small impact on your life? Email me at [email protected] with feedback, questions, comments. In our series finale on Avos, we discuss the Mishna which talks about stress at work, also touching on motivation, taxes and more!
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Aaron R. Katz, Building a Beis
Aaron R. Katz, Building a Beis
May 27, 2024
55:22
Don't miss out on exclusive bonus content, as well as special offers and initiatives. Join the Shtark Tank Quiet Whatsapp Group today, click here. Has Shtark Tank made even a small impact on your life? Email me at [email protected] with feedback, questions, comments. Aaron R. Katz is a Senior Associate at GT Law, founding President of Mevakshei Emes in Mishkafayim-RBS, and a writer who writes about chassidus, baseball and more. To connect with Aaron, click here. To read Aaron's writing, click here. Also referenced- Shtark Tank with Zivi Mendelsohn Some of the topics that we discussed: Big Law in the Midwest Aliyah and Integaration The Ups and Downs and being a Shul Founder The Importance of Writing
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Part Time Work? [Avos 3/4]
Part Time Work? [Avos 3/4]
May 23, 2024
35:13
Don't miss out on exclusive bonus content, as well as special offers and initiatives. Join the Shtark Tank Quiet Whatsapp Group today, click here. Has Shtark Tank made even a small impact on your life? Email me at [email protected] with feedback, questions, comments. In this episode, we explore a Mishna which seems completely disconnected from reality. Is it possible to only work a little bit in order to focus on Torah? What are the underlying ideas that are found in this Mishna? All that and more in this episode...
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Dr. Yaakov Freedman, No Snow Days In The Psych Ward
Dr. Yaakov Freedman, No Snow Days In The Psych Ward
May 20, 2024
40:22
Don't miss out on exclusive bonus content, as well as special offers and initiatives. Join the Shtark Tank Quiet Whatsapp Group today, click here. Has Shtark Tank made even a small impact on your life? Email me at [email protected] with feedback, questions, comments. Jacob L. Freedman, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist practicing medicine in both The Commonwealth of Massachusetts and The State of Israel where he maintains a private practice in Jerusalem. He is a graduate of The University of Massachusetts Medical School, and The Harvard Longwood Psychiatry Residency Training Program where he was Chief Resident of Inpatient Psychiatry and the recipient of The Henry G. Altman Award for Excellence in Medical Education. Topics Covered: From Harvard to the Holy Land Positive Psychology Mindfulness Stress Screens He has published 3 books, you can order them on Amazon: Off The Couch The Things I Told My Patients Me and Uncle Baruch
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Beautiful Blend [Avos 2/4] with Yaakov Wolff and Tzvi Goldstein
Beautiful Blend [Avos 2/4] with Yaakov Wolff and Tzvi Goldstein
May 16, 2024
53:00
The Shtark Tank Quiet Whatsapp group includes bonus content, as well as exclusive offers and initiatives. If you don't want to miss out, click here to join. What is the relationship between Torah and Work? Yaakov Wolff and Tzvi Goldstein unpack the Mishna in Avos which talks about this issue. Sources: Rav Chezkie Glatt on Shtark Tank Click Here to order a copy of Halachic Worldviews by Tzvi Goldstein This series is sponsored L'iluy Nishmas Henya Rila Bas Eliezer z"l. If you have any sort of feedback, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate! You can reach me by email and LinkedIn
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Michael Eisenberg- Insights on Israel, Investing and More
Michael Eisenberg- Insights on Israel, Investing and More
May 12, 2024
47:10
Michael Eisenberg is a General Partner at Aleph, an early-stage venture capital fund, has written numerous books and articles about Torah values in the modern economy, and is the Chairman on HasShomer HaChadash. You can follow him on X. The Shtark Tank Quiet Whatsapp group includes bonus content, as well as exclusive offers and initiatives. If you don't want to miss out, click here to join. References Transactional thinking can only take humanity so far, it's time to revive covenental capitalism by Michael Eisenberg In Forbes Spreading Wealth Through Covenantal Capitalism by Michael Eisenberg in Tradition
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Love Your Job? [Avos 1/4] with Yaakov Wolff and Rav Tzvi Goldstein
Love Your Job? [Avos 1/4] with Yaakov Wolff and Rav Tzvi Goldstein
May 9, 2024
43:43
The Shtark Tank Quiet Whatsapp group includes bonus content, as well as exclusive offers and initiatives. If you don't want to miss out, click here to join. 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. Sources: Rav Yeshoshua Pfeffer on Shtark Tank Inhabiting the Self-Work Romantic Utopia by Dr. Michal Pagis This series is sponsored L'iluy Nishmas Henya Rila Bas Eliezer z"l. If you have any sort of feedback, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate! You can reach me by email and LinkedIn
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Rav Asher Weiss- Sichas Chizzuk
Rav Asher Weiss- Sichas Chizzuk
May 6, 2024
36:39
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. This was our first in-person event, but B"H it will not be our last. We are already planning our next memorable event, as well as other opportunities exclusively for Shtark Tank community members. If you don't want to miss out, make sure to join our quiet Whatsapp group. Click here to join. 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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Intro to Avos with Rav Reuven Taragin
Intro to Avos with Rav Reuven Taragin
May 2, 2024
46:42
To order Rabbi Taragin's new book, go to https://essentials.rabbireuventaragin.com/products/essentials-of-judaism This series is sponsored L'iluy Nishmas Henya Rila Bas Eliezer z"l. Do you want more Shtark Tank in your life? 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
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CELEBRATE Balabatish Questions [Part 4/4], Zevi Reinitz and Yaakov Wolff
CELEBRATE Balabatish Questions [Part 4/4], Zevi Reinitz and Yaakov Wolff
Apr 17, 2024
28:39
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. Sources: 'Celebrate' by Rabbi Sacks zt"l Tombstone of Rav Eliezer Yosef Lederberg Michael Jordan on the GOAT debate 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. Do you want more Shtark Tank in your life? 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
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JEALOUSY Balabatish Questions [Part 3/4], Zevi Reinitz and Yaakov Wolff
JEALOUSY Balabatish Questions [Part 3/4], Zevi Reinitz and Yaakov Wolff
Apr 15, 2024
20:49
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. Do you want more Shtark Tank in your life? 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
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SELF-TALK Balabatish Questions [Part 2/4], Zevi Reinitz and Yaakov Wolff
SELF-TALK Balabatish Questions [Part 2/4], Zevi Reinitz and Yaakov Wolff
Apr 10, 2024
27:59
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. Do you want more Shtark Tank in your life? 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
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Balabatish Questions [Part 1/4], Zevy Reinitz and Yaakov Wolff
Balabatish Questions [Part 1/4], Zevy Reinitz and Yaakov Wolff
Apr 8, 2024
39:55
Balabatish Questions is a 4-part series about the mindest of being a Ben Torah in the workforce, co-hosted by Yaakov Wolff and Zevy 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. Do you want more Shtark Tank in your life? 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
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Prof. Aaron Allen, Spiritual Medicine
Prof. Aaron Allen, Spiritual Medicine
Apr 1, 2024
28:33
To sign up for the new zman of VHP, click here. 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. Do you want more Shtark Tank in your life? 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
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Ori Sobovitz, Heaven On Earth
Ori Sobovitz, Heaven On Earth
Mar 26, 2024
33:18
Ori Sobovitz a Partner, and head of Government Relations and Israeli Partnerships at OurCrowd. Although his most important investment is in bringing Am Yisrael closer to each other and closer to Jewish 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] Do you want more Shtark Tank in your life? 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
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BONUS: Rav Elli Fischer, Purim Shpiel
BONUS: Rav Elli Fischer, Purim Shpiel
Mar 20, 2024
48:42
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. 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
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Rav Moshe Sokol, Ph.D., Values & Vocations
Rav Moshe Sokol, Ph.D., Values & Vocations
Mar 18, 2024
37:37
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 Laner College for Men for sponsoring this episode! 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
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Marc Lesnick, Hiking With Rav Asher
Marc Lesnick, Hiking With Rav Asher
Mar 11, 2024
37:54
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] 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 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
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Rav Gil Student, Brute Force
Rav Gil Student, Brute Force
Mar 4, 2024
58:11
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. 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 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
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Ziv Mendelsohn , How To Write a Serious Sefer
Ziv Mendelsohn , How To Write a Serious Sefer
Feb 26, 2024
43:07
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: Practical advice on writing a serious sefer. Motivation to get started! 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 Partial list of topics: Discovering Personal Connections in Torah Writing and Memorializing Learning for Family Torah Learning and Aliyah
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Josh Wolff, Seeking Synergy
Josh Wolff, Seeking Synergy
Feb 19, 2024
34:32
My father is the COO of OurCrowd, Chairman of Kav L'Noar, and an informal career coach. You can contact him on LinkedIn. 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 Topics covered: Work-Life Synergy Lessons From Baking Cookies Advice For Job Applicants Non-Profit Work Divine Providence
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Rav Yitzchak Breitowitz, Posek and Professor
Rav Yitzchak Breitowitz, Posek and Professor
Feb 12, 2024
52:13
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). Join me in learning hilchos Purim with Virtual Halacha Program! Click Here for free registration. 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 Topics Covered Early Childhood+Yeshiva Years Decision to Leave for Law School Memories of Boston Early Career+Teaching Torah Returning to the Rabbinate Today's Generation
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Dean Noam Wasserman, Business Class
Dean Noam Wasserman, Business Class
Feb 5, 2024
42:04
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. Topics Sy Syms VS. HBS Personal Journey Talmud Torah Business and Values Am Yisrael You can follow Dean Wasserman on LinkedIn 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
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Rav Chezkie Glatt, Rebbi and CTO
Rav Chezkie Glatt, Rebbi and CTO
Jan 29, 2024
33:18
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. 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
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Moe Mernick, The Gift of Juggling
Moe Mernick, The Gift of Juggling
Jan 28, 2024
38:20
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
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Rav Yehoshua Pfeffer, How To Find Your Calling
Rav Yehoshua Pfeffer, How To Find Your Calling
Jan 15, 2024
36:46
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. [email protected]. Please join the Shtark Tank Quiet Whatsapp Group for exclusive bonus content! Chapters 1) Personal Journey: From London to Mir to Law School 2) The Proper Mindset: Transitioning Out of Yeshiva 3) Practical Advice
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Zevi Reinitz, Not Just a Bahlabus
Zevi Reinitz, Not Just a Bahlabus
Jan 8, 2024
37:02
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