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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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Rav Hershel Schachter addresses one of the most persistent tensions in the frum professional world: does the ben Torah at work matter as much as the one in the beis medrash?

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One year ago, Alec Kremins got fired. Same week he found out his wife was pregnant with their first child. He had a choice: go find another stable job, or bet on himself.

He went all in.

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Har HaBayit. Torah Im Derech Eretz. Searching for Meaning.

It's the summer mailbag episode! Yaakov opens up the inbox and brings on Rav Ari Koretzky (director of Meor Maryland, host of the Iyun podcast) to work through listener feedback together.

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What happens after the fire of yeshiva goes out?

This week I'm sharing an episode from Torat JLIC, a podcast I love, one that takes the complexity of modern life seriously instead of talking around it.

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Alec Kremins
Founder, Baal Teshuva, Content Expert
Baal Teshuva / Independent entrepreneur
Episode: Should You Start Your Own Company? ft. Alec Kremins (Founder, Baal Teshuva, Content Expert)
Rav Ari Koretzky
Co-host and guest, director of Meor Maryland; host of Iyun podcast
Meor Maryland
Episode: Yaakov Wolff Answers Your Questions with Rav Ari Koretzky
Rav Uri Lorkis
Startup coach and JLIC rabbi, founding JLIC couple at the University of Michigan
Torat JLIC / University of Michigan
Episode: Living Up To Our Values ft. Rav Uri Lorkis (Torat JLIC Crossover)
Rav Moshe Taragin
Rabbinic scholar invited onto the podcast
Episode: Tisha B'Av Prep ft. Rav Moshe Taragin: Mourning in Times of Geulah, Achdut and Har Habayit
Dr. Dan Jacobson
Returning guest; psychologist discussing psychology, Torah living, and sexuality-related topics
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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

Host

Yaakov Wolff
Host involved in leading interviews and shaping show direction

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 192 ratings
  • Inspiring interviews

    I am a mid-career phyisician who enjoys and is inspired by these honest interviews about balancing work and Torah. Lots of great role models. Yasher koach Yaakov!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Upstate12209
    United States6 days ago
  • 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 Statesa month 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
    2 months 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 States7 months ago
  • Top Tier Podcast! Must Listen!

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

    Apple Podcasts
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    jsndms snsnnsn
    United States7 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 Start Your Own Company? ft. Alec Kremins (Founder, Baal Teshuva, Content Expert)
Q: What role does social media play in your professional life, and how do you manage it with discipline?
Social media is a high-leverage tool for building a personal brand and sharing meaningful, authentic insights, but it requires strict boundaries and systems to avoid distraction and addiction, such as blocking feeds and limiting app usage.
Living Up To Our Values ft. Rav Uri Lorkis (Torat JLIC Crossover)
Q: How do you translate intense Torah study into everyday leadership for students on campus?
He describes a shift from learning for its own sake to integrating Torah into daily life by treating life as a living Torah, guiding personal and professional decisions, and prioritizing character development and community impact.
Living Up To Our Values ft. Rav Uri Lorkis (Torat JLIC Crossover)
Q: Can you tell us what it is you're doing next and how that may better reflect the mission God has for you?
Uri explains that he is transitioning from a traditional Beit Midrash rabbinic path to applying Torah-centered leadership in the startup world, coaching founders and helping them implement top-down life planning that aligns with deeper values, while remaining open to future shifts in his mission.
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.

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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 Ari Koretzky
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4. Rav Moshe Taragin
5. Dr. Dan Jacobson
6. Rav Yehuda Levy
7. Shaun Regenbaum
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