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Shtark Tank

Yaakov Wolff
Torah
Judaism
Israel
Aliyah
Work-Life Balance
Yeshiva
Education
Mental Health
Torah Learning
Community
Sports
Pirkei Avos
Jewish Community
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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What happens when you have a good job, mentors you trust, and a clear path forward — and you walk away anyway?

Shlomo Ashkanazy (Co-Director, WashU JLIC) and Ami Yunger (COO, Mizrachi Canada) both built careers in the Israeli tech world before press... more

Ami Tobin was faced with a descision: He had a week full of 8 hour shifts, guarding an outpost in miluim.

How was he going to use that time?

Watch the NBA Finals? Or something more meaningful?

He pulled out his notes. And by the end of that week,... more

What does Hashem actually want from us, a life of total immersion in Torah, or engagement with the world?This is one of the oldest machlokos in Jewish thought.

And Rav Rafi Dembovsky was torn.

He struggled with the issues, and wrote a book with hi... more

Ashi Taragin had every reason to stay in yeshiva. He grew up breathing Torah. His father is Rabbi Reuven Taragin. His mother is Rebbetzin Shani Taragin. He made a Siyum HaShas at his Bar Mitzvah.Yet he didnt choose a career in Chinuch.

Today he's an... more

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Recent Guests

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
Reuven Mohl
Dentist by profession, author of Megillas Rus commentary series
Episode: Pulling Teeth, Publishing Torah (and a Shavuos Conversation on Megillas Rus) ft. Dr. Reuven Mohl
Moshe Isaacson
Marketing executive; lover and teacher of Tanach
Episode: Why This CMO Learns Tanach Every Morning at 4:30am ft. Moshe Isaacson
Jon Medved
Founder of Our Crowd, startup nation pioneer
Our Crowd
Episode: Jon Medved Is Not Done Yet | OurCrowd Founder & Startup Nation Pioneer
Eitan Morell
Father who lost his son Maoz Morell in Gaza fighting
Family of Maoz Morell
Episode: Yom HaZikaron & Yom HaAtzmaut Mega-Episode ft. Eitan Morell & Rob Airley
Rob Airley
Father who lost his son Ben Yamin Airley in Gaza fighting
Family of Ben Yamin Airley
Episode: Yom HaZikaron & Yom HaAtzmaut Mega-Episode ft. Eitan Morell & Rob Airley
Rav Asher Weiss
Rabbi and renowned Torah scholar; guest on the archival shiur
Rabbinic authority
Episode: Rav Asher Weiss: The Hashkafa Every Working Ben Torah Needs [Classic Shiur]
Yaakov Danishefsky
Rav, author of Nuhaggadah
Unspecified in transcript
Episode: Pre-Pesach Mega Episode

Host

Yaakov Wolff
Host involved in leading interviews and shaping show direction

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 185 ratings
  • 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 States5 months ago
  • Top Tier Podcast! Must Listen!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jsndms snsnnsn
    United States5 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 States5 months ago
  • A. Bresler

    Great inspirational shows for aspiring young professionals

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A. Bresler
    United States6 months ago
  • Important podcast for our times

    R’ Wolff is an authentic voice of searching for a meaningful life in an increasingly self absorbed world. His approach to finding your own potential turns the “self-help” genre on its head. He shows us that the truest form of self actualization is using our talents to serve a greater cause and help others. We can only hope to live up to those ideals.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Edo lavi
    United States2 years 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.
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High regard for depth and balanced discussion across episodes.

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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.
Pulling Teeth, Publishing Torah (and a Shavuos Conversation on Megillas Rus) ft. Dr. Reuven Mohl
Q: Tell us a little bit about where you're from and what life was like for you as a kid.
The guest describes growing up in a close-knit modern Orthodox community in Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn, with a strong emphasis on Torah, education, and philosophy, and details about his family background including his father's philosophy career and the influence of Holocaust survivor stories.
Why This CMO Learns Tanach Every Morning at 4:30am ft. Moshe Isaacson
Q: What practical routines do you follow to maintain learning while managing a demanding schedule?
I wake up very early, around 4:30 to 5:30, and use commutes to prepare shiurim and study. I run Tanach in Depth with a habura, teach weekly daf, and continue learning at home with a family-friendly structure. This consistency keeps learning integrated into daily life without sacrificing family or work commitments.
Why This CMO Learns Tanach Every Morning at 4:30am ft. Moshe Isaacson
Q: How does Tanach inform your marketing philosophy and career decisions?
Tanach teaches pattern recognition and empathy. By understanding audiences and patterns in stories, I tailor messaging to specific needs, not just generic campaigns. This leads to a more solutions-based, customer-centric approach in marketing, which also translates to leadership and team collaboration.

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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. Ashi Taragin
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5. Jon Medved
6. Eitan Morell
7. Rob Airley
8. Rav Asher Weiss

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