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Shtark Tank

If you are a Ben Torah in the workforce, this is the podcast for you! Make sure to check out ShtarkTank.org for more meaningful content. You can access bonus content and community events through our quiet Whatsapp Group https://chat.whatsapp.com/B5jEcBP5umZAHWk2ILBWTS Feel free to reach out with feedback, or just to say hi: yaakovwolff@gmail.com

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00:36:51

Rav Asher Weiss: The Hashkafa Every Working Ben Torah...

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2026/04/13

Two years ago, we sat with Rav Asher Weiss and asked him some of the most fundamental questions a Ben Torah in the workforce can ask. I've returned to this shiur more than almost anything else we've put out — it's that dense with wisdom and direction.Since then, the show has grown a lot, and I wanted to make sure newer listeners got a chance to hear it. And if you've already heard it? I think you'll get something new from it the second time around.Make sure to sign up for our

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02:01:56

Pre-Pesach Mega Episode

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2026/03/29

Get ready for Pesach with a mega collection of divrei torah, from Bnei Torah in the workforce.You will hear from Rav Yakov Danishefsky, Rav Jonathan Livi,Rav Max Berger, Zak Lenik, Mark Tobin Dr. Mordy Goldenberg and Yoel Van Messel.At the end, you will hear some ideas of mine which I shared on The Greatest Parasha podcast, hosted by Raymond Ashkenazie and Emma DayanA big thank you to Shlomo Price for his help with extra editing.Wishing you and your families a Chag Kasher Vsameach Guest Bios and

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00:48:18

Less Stress, More Simcha | Mental Health Challenges...

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2026/03/23

What happens when Torah, growth, and mental health start pulling against each other instead of working together?In this episode of Shtark Tank, Yaakov Wolff speaks with Dr. Dan Jacobson — psychologist, musmach, co-author of Flipping Out, and author of Light in the Darkness — about stress, anxiety, yeshiva pressure, and the long-term impact they can have on our Avodat Hashem.To recieve a free copy of Light in the Darkness, about kedusha in today's world, email dan.jacobson.psyd@gmail.comThey

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01:01:25

The Audit Partner Who Hates Auditing | Dov Adler

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2026/03/16

Dov Adler is an audit partner who hates auditing. So he finds fulfillment in teaching, learning and fundraising instead.In this episode, Dov Adler shares a refreshingly honest take on work, fulfillment, and responsibility. We talk about growing up in a rabbi’s home, choosing accounting over rabbanus, wearing a kippah in corporate America, and building a career that is meaningful not because every task is enjoyable, but because of the life and impact built around it.We also discuss Torah learning

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00:54:52

Investors, Partners, Friends: How Bnei Torah Should...

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2026/03/09

How do Bnei Torah apply skills from the workforce to serve non-profit organizations? In this episode, Yaakov Wolff speaks with Allen Pfeiffer and Hillel Scheinfeld two successful professionals who bring their strengths into the world of tzedakah and nonprofits.They discuss why donors should think more seriously about where their money goes, why nonprofits need more transparency and accountability, and why giving should not be passive. The conversation also explores how working Bnei Torah can

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00:54:44

Gambling Almost Ruined My Life | Uri Edell's Journey...

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2026/02/25

Uri Edell shares his story of addiction, rehab and recovery.If you need help, contact Amudim now.Crisis hotline can be reached at 646-517-0222, or from israel 02-374-0175This is a special Purim bonus episode—a raw and honest conversation meant to warn and wake people up.In this episode, Uri Edell shares his personal story—how gambling started young, how “just for fun” escalated over years, and how legalization + apps turned it into something 24/7, always within reach.Uri describes:The first win that

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00:51:07

Rav Moshe Feinstein on Torah, Work, and Keeping Torah...

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2026/02/23

We’re coming up on the 40th yahrzeit of Rabbi Moshe Feinstein, and this episode is a guided tour through Rav Moshe’s Torah on the questions every Ben Torah eventually faces:How do I build a life where Torah stays central… while I’m working, providing, and living in the real world?Our guest, Rabbi Moshe Kurtz (rabbi, podcaster, and serious Rav Moshe researcher), just released a new sefer: Me'oros Moshe — a curated collection of Rav Moshe’s divrei Torah on Pirkei Avos, pulling from Igros Moshe,

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00:52:13

Do Your Job: Avoid Guilt, Keep Striving | Advice from...

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2026/02/16

What if the most “frum” thing you can do at work… is simply doing your job well?In this episode, I’m joined by Rav Dovid Gottlieb for a sharp, practical conversation built around a powerful piece from Rav Shlomo Wolbe (Alei Shur)—with guidance that every working Ben Torah needs.(The short chapter can be found in Alei Shur vol. I pp. 269-271)Soon after, we take these ideas into one of the hottest and most real-life arenas right now: religious soldiers in the IDF, and the tension of doing what’s right

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00:54:23

Flying the World, Finishing Shas | Yossi (Joseph) Landes

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2026/02/09

In this episode, I sit down with Yossi (Joseph) Landes—President and co-founder of Nerdio (a unicorn), and a 23-year veteran of Microsoft.But this conversation isn’t mainly about startups.It’s about growing in Gemara when you don’t see yourself as “the best learner,” and building a life where Torah stays at the center—through airports, moves abroad, pressure, and big responsibility.We talk about:“I might be the worst learner in the whole yeshiva.” And how that humility became fuel—not a stop

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00:52:12

Super Bowl, Sports, and Serving Hashem | An Honest...

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2026/02/02

Super Bowl week is here, and as Bnei Torah, we can't avoid asking a hard question: what is sports doing to our time, our headspace, and our Avodas Hashem?In this episode of Shtark Tank, I sit down with Rav Moshe Benovitz (Director of NCSY Kollel) for a real, nuanced conversation about loving sports without losing yourself in it—including the famous story of a Super Bowl night in Yeshivat Kerem B'Yavne where he made a deep decision to skip the game.We talk about:When sports is healthy… and

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00:47:52

Abie Rotenberg | The Freedom to Sing [From the Archives]

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2026/01/26

For Parashat Beshalach / Shabbat Shirah, we’re pulling a fan-favorite from the archives: a wide-ranging conversation with Jewish music legend Abie Rotenberg — songwriter of classics like Acheinu, Mama Rochel, and Na’ar Hayiti.But this episode isn’t only about music.A.B. shares how building a serious career in business gave him something rare in the music world: freedom. Freedom to write at his own pace, choose what to release, and never treat music like a paycheck.We also get into:His path from

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00:40:00

Moe Mernick, Ben Lang and Michael Bloch | Growth in...

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2026/01/19

Is it possible to grow in Torah and business at the same time?Last week, I sat down with Moe Mernick, Ben Lang, and Michael Bloch to talk it through — live, in front of an energetic crowd of 50+ growth-oriented leaders, at the offices of DLA Piper Israel in Tel Aviv.The “excuse” for the gathering was Moe’s new book, Conversations with Jewish Business Leaders — and the conversation went way beyond the book.We discussed:What success really means (and why it can’t be one-size-fits-all)Why success isn’t

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00:40:58

What Your Wife Really Needs | Shovavim Special ft....

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2026/01/12

In this Shovavim special, I sat down with marriage coach Aaron Zakowski for a direct and practical conversation about what it really means to be a Jewish husband and father in today’s world.We talk about:Why emotional safety matters as much as financial stabilityThe mistake many men make when they try to “fix” instead of listenHow long work hours affect marriage—and what actually helpsWhy your value as a Jewish man does not come from your paycheckWhat most chassan classes don’t prepare you forHow

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00:42:50

The CEO Who Handwrites 1,000 Thank-You Notes | Laizer...

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2026/01/05

What does real success look like when you’re trying to stay grounded as a Ben Torah?In this episode of Shtark Tank, I sat down with Laizer Kornwasser — CEO of DrFirst, professor at Yeshiva University, and Chairman of NCSY — for a wide-ranging conversation about ambition, pressure, leadership, and the Torah ideas that shape how we show up at work and in life.Laizer shares stories from investment banking and the C-suite, including how he learned to earn his “seat at the table” through facts, results,

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00:34:09

Your Questions about Aliyah, AI, Army and more!

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2025/12/29

This week on Shtark Tank, we’re opening the mailbag to dive into the conversations, questions, and insights sparked by our recent episodes. We explore what it really means to be an eved Hashem , a professional , and a family man in a fast-paced world.In this episode, we discuss:The "Millstone" of Marriage: Does our Avodas Hashem fundamentally change once we have families? We look at the Gemara in Kiddushin about learning before vs. after marriage.Work as a "Calling": Is the idea

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00:33:04

Gratitude in the Rehab Ward | Chanuka Special ft. Dan...

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2025/12/22

Gratitude is usually talked about after things work out.This episode is about learning it while you’re still in it.In honor of Chanukah, 'days of praise and thanks', Dan Cohen shares what it was like to go from a full, busy professional life to an unexpected spinal surgery and 90 days in a rehab ward — right in the middle of a national crisis.Not a dramatic story.Not a miracle tale.A real look at what gratitude means when:your plans fall apartyour body isn’t cooperatingyour work and identity

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00:34:23

Miracles of Technology ft. Mois Navon (Special...

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2025/12/15

It’s Chanukah — the season of miracles.But what about the “miracles” we’re watching unfold in our own lifetime… through technology?In this special Chanukah episode, I’m joined by Mois Navon, also known as the “Mobileye Rabbi.” Mois has spent decades in high-tech and decades learning and teaching Torah — and in this conversation he helps us think clearly about innovation, awe, ethics, and where all of this may be heading.In this episode we discuss:Why Mois is called the “Mobileye Rabbi” (and how it

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00:52:59

My Corporate Job Was Meaningless | How Yoni Schwartz...

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2025/12/08

What do you do when your day job feels empty — but you still need to show up, provide, and stay honest?In this episode of Shtark Tank, I sit down with my cousin and friend Yoni Schwartz — Head of Data Science at Exponential and Head Producer of Living L’chaim. Yoni shares how he went from a corporate role that felt like “a complete lack of purpose” to leading 10 shows that have inspired and helped countless people. He is also the host of Spirit of the Song podcast, make sure to check it out!We talk

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00:44:12

Moving to Israel? This Is the Mindset You Need to...

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2025/12/01

Aliyah isn’t just a flight and a moving truck.It’s a total reset of how you think about parnassah, gashmiyus, bitachon, and what “quality of life” actually means.In this episode, I sit down with Eli Freedman, founder of Cork & Cellar Wine Club, to talk about what it really takes to move to Israel and stay – spiritually, emotionally, and financially.Eli shares how he:Went from Boston → Wall Street → Montreal → Beit ShemeshHad zero interest in Aliyah… until COVID, a grandchild in Israel, and a

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00:13:29

Did a Breakdown Create the Bahlabus? 5 Career...

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2025/11/24

Is work a curse, a burden… or a gift from Hashem?In this solo episode, we go into the Netziv on Parshas Bereishis and pull out five big career ideas for Bnei Torah in the workforce.Is Work a Curse?Did God Plan on Creating Bahlabatim?How do I handle Relationships with Secular Collagues?Is it Possible to be Spiritual at Work?Can I Live a Life of Luxury?If this kind of Torah-first career talk speaks to you, share the episode, leave a comment on Spotify or Apple, or join the Shtark Tank WhatsApp chevra

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