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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. 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

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

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

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. 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

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, 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. 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

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 Ori@ourcrowd.com 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

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 Thanks to Lander 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

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, Marc@ffcapital.com 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

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

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! 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

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

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

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

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 Don't miss out on exclusive bonus content, as well as special offers and initiatives. Join the Shtark Tank Quiet Whatsapp Group today. Has Shtark Tank made even a small impact on your life? Email me at yaakovwolff@gmail.com with feedback, questions, comments. Click Here to check out Sichot on the Parsha from Rav Moshe Stav

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

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. 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

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

Moshe Chaim started out as a successful Kollel yungerman. But soon after he transitioned to the workforce, he found himself in a therapists office, as his professional struggles had already started to spill over in to his marriage, emotional health, and other areas.This true story (with names changed) is the case study that Rabbi Dr. Yosef Sokol uses to introduce his book 'Becoming Godly'. The book combines Machshava from the Ramchal and others, along with psycholgy, to give a framework for religous growth.We spoke about having a healthy relationship with the past, as a neccesssary condition for building a better future. We also spoke about finding meaning at work, the role of labels, and some practical tips ahead of the Yamim Noraim.Please help us grow the show by leaving a 5-star review and hitting the subscribe button. Thanks!Guest BioRabbi Dr. Yosef Sokol (credentials) is a licensed clinical psychologist, professor at Touro University, and VA research scientist specializing in suicide prevention and recovery. He developed Continuous Identity Cognitive Therapy (CI-CT), an innovative approach that supports healing and recovery from suicide attempts and ideation. He has numerous peer reviewed publications and leads major research grants from the VA and American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Dr. Sokol earned his PhD from Hofstra University, received semichah from Yeshivas Bais Yosef Novardok, and is the author of Becoming Godly: Integrating Torah and Psychology to Guide Us in Emulating Hashem. He is dedicated to bringing recovery-oriented, identity-focused approaches to healing individuals struggling with suicide.

It’s Elul, a time to prepare for the Yamim Noraim with the theme of Defining Success.When we take stock of our lives with a cheshbon hanefesh, we’re really asking: Where am I now—and where should I be?That’s the core question of this series: how to define success as a Ben Torah in the workplace. Many of our rabbeim push us toward ambitious goals in learning, but how do we balance those ideals with the blessed responsibilities of work, family, and community?This week’s guest is Rav Simi Lerner. Rav Simi is an educator in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, a passionate Hirschian thinker, and—on the side—an electrician in Beit Shemesh. We discuss how Rav Hirsch’s idea of Torah im Derech Eretz and other foundational principles can help us shape a grounded, realistic, and meaningful definition of success.🎧 Before you listen: please take 10 seconds to help us grow by leaving a 5-star review and hitting subscribe. Thank you!ReferencesJudaism from Within podcastRav Hirsch on Viduy