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Shtark Tank

Yaakov Wolff
Torah
Judaism
Israel
Aliyah
Work-Life Balance
Education
Yeshiva
Mental Health
Torah Learning
Community
Sports
Jewish Community
Pirkei Avos
Pesach
Rabbi Sacks
Rav Hirsch
Law
Torah Study
Self-Talk
Hashgafa

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 chat.whatsapp.com/B5jEcBP5umZAHWk2ILBWTS Feel free to reach out with feedback, or just to say hi: yaakovwolff@gmail.com

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Latest Episodes

How do you mourn a Beis Hamikdash you never knew, in a generation that's watched Klal Yisrael return to Eretz Yisrael and rebuild a country? Rav Moshe Taragin returns to Shtark Tank to help us hold two truths at once: we are living through open mirac... more

To recieve a free copy of Light in the Darkness, about Shemirat HaEinayim in today's world, email dan.jacobson.psyd@gmail.comSummer turns up the heat on shmiras einayim, and this episode isn't going to fix that. It's an honest conversation about the ... more

The three weeks are here.

The time when we refocus on the fact that our lives are incomplete.

There is a gaping hole in our ruchniyus, located at the holiest spot in the world. Har HaBayit.

Some of us just think about the problem.

Others are a... more

New beginnings are hard.

Shtark Tank went live at Yeshiva University Israel in Beit Vagan, recording in front of a room full of YU summer interns spending their summer working in Israel. The theme: new beginnings and transitions, and what it actual... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Dan Jacobson
Returning guest; psychologist discussing psychology, Torah living, and sexuality-related topics
Unspecified
Episode: Holiness in the Heat ft. Dr. Dan Jacobson
Rav Yehuda Levy
Rabbi, video production professional, former at Aish, advocate for Aliyah Har HaBayis
Episode: Should You Be Going to Har HaBayit? ft. Rav Yehuda Levi
Shaun Regenbaum
PhD candidate from Hebrew University in bioengineering; founder and CEO of PropheX
PropheX
Episode: Live @ YU Israel | Reu Berman, Zevi Reinitz, Moshe Rapps and Shaun Regenbaum
Teddy Berman
Listener who asked career questions
Listener of Shtark Tank
Episode: Bonus: Live Career Coaching — Kollel to Career with Yaakov and Teddy Berman
Shlomo Ashkenazi
Co-director of JLIC at WashU
WashU JLIC
Episode: Both Quit Tech Jobs? Shlomo Ashkanazy & Ami Yunger on Leaving Stable Careers to Serve the Jewish People
Ami Yunger
COO of Mizrachi Canada
Mizrachi Canada
Episode: Both Quit Tech Jobs? Shlomo Ashkanazy & Ami Yunger on Leaving Stable Careers to Serve the Jewish People
Ami Tobin
Tech professional, writer, and Torah educator
Independent
Episode: Ami Tobin on Losing His Mother, Finishing His Sefer in Miluim, and the Chinuch Career He Almost Chose
Rav Rafi Dembovsky
Rabbi and author discussing Torah Im Derech Eretz vs Torah-only, subject of the book
Rabbi, Author
Episode: Torah Only? Torah Im Derech Eretz? ft. Rav Rafi Dembovsky
Ashi Taragin
Doctor in the ER, Rabbinic teacher, and lawyer
Shari Tzedek Medical Center; Rabbinic educator; Lawyer
Episode: Ashi Taragin (Rabbi, Dr.) Didn't Become a Rosh Yeshiva

Host

Yaakov Wolff
Host involved in leading interviews and shaping show direction

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 187 ratings
  • MR

    Fantastic series, really enjoy listening and learning how some many people, each in their own way, are mekadesh Shem shamayim in all aspects of their life! Kudos to Yaakov for the idea and execution of this much needed forum!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MRReview1234
    United States18 days ago
  • Phenomenal podcast; publicizes inspiring role models who manage to succeed in the world of business while maintaining Torah values, both in and out of their work.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    rafishon
    a month ago
  • Epic podcast!!!

    Okay, I love Shark Tank by Yaakov Wolf. It is unbelievable. I have known Yaakov for years, and the guests are world-renowned. The insights are unreal and truly inspiring for someone who is trying to live a Torah lifestyle while engaging with reality and positively impacting others. I really love this podcast. It is unbelievable. Please God, this podcast should continue to grow and touch and positively impact the lives of many people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jblicker
    United States6 months ago
  • Top Tier Podcast! Must Listen!

    Incredible and informative podcast for all Bnei Torah in the Workplace!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jsndms snsnnsn
    United States6 months ago
  • Clarity

    Yaakov has the rare ability to ask a question and then actually let the guest answer it. He comes to the podcast prepared, with research done, and then allows the guest to inform. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AParver
    United States6 months ago

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Encourages listeners to pursue meaningful work while upholding values.
Diversity of guests provides broad perspectives on success and service.
Practical takeaways for integrating faith with professional life.
Thoughtful host with well-researched, insightful questions.
High regard for depth and balanced discussion across episodes.

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Should You Be Going to Har HaBayit? ft. Rav Yehuda Levi
Q: Why does the guest believe there is value in going to Har HaBayis despite opposing views?
The guest contends that going to Har HaBayis supports spiritual aims, strengthens communal learning and prayer, and aligns with the idea that the site remains a focal point of Jewish connection to the Beis HaMikdash. He emphasizes that a balanced approach—promoting respectful, informed visits—helps preserve halachic integrity while encouraging religious expression.
Should You Be Going to Har HaBayit? ft. Rav Yehuda Levi
Q: What is the core halachic question around Har HaBayis today, and how does it relate to historical practice?
The core question hinges on whether entry is forbidden and how that prohibition is justified or challenged by historical precedent. The guest argues that while there were times when access was restricted due to political conditions, halachic logic historically allowed travel to Har HaBayis when conditions permitted, and that modern discussions should weigh both sources and current realities rather than default to blanket prohibition.
Bonus: Live Career Coaching — Kollel to Career with Yaakov and Teddy Berman
Q: Tell me a little bit about how I can help you today.
Teddy explains his background in finance, gap year learning, and current work as a coach and teacher, and discusses the search for a path that balances learning with practical income.
Ashi Taragin (Rabbi, Dr.) Didn't Become a Rosh Yeshiva
Q: What sparked your decision to pursue medicine and law alongside Torah study?
A combination of early exposure to Torah, a drive to help people, and opportunities that allowed me to integrate halacha with medical and legal practice.
Pulling Teeth, Publishing Torah (and a Shavuos Conversation on Megillas Rus) ft. Dr. Reuven Mohl
Q: What drew you to dentistry and how did you see work-life balance fitting with your Torah studies?
He explains that seeing the balance and lifestyle of a dentist influenced his career choice, valuing patient relationships and the flexibility to pursue Torah study and writing, while acknowledging dentistry's demanding nature.

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This show centers on integrating Torah learning with professional life, featuring guests who balance religious study with careers in medicine, law, finance, technology, education, and entrepreneurship. Across episodes, discussions cover work-life balance, ethical leadership, making parnasa compatible with avodat Hashem, and practical applications of Torah values in the workplace. Notable angles include how Tanach and rabbinic teachings inform modern career decisions, the role of secular education within a Torah framework, and personal journeys from yeshiva to professional life. The format often blends personal narratives with actionable insights for working Jews seeking meaning, balance, and spiritual growth in their careers.

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2. Rav Yehuda Levy
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