Last week’s episode hit a nerve.
Some listeners loved it. Others were really bothered by it.
So for the first time ever, we’re doing a feedback episode — bringing back Rav Yehuda Halpert to go deeper on the toughest questions you raised.
Is the culture of Big Law really compatible with Torah values?
What does it take to survive — or grow — spiritually in that world?
And how do we weigh ambition, family, and avodas Hashem when the hours never end?
In this follow-up:
Years 1–3: the “conveyor belt” and why control is limited
When to pivot — and how to choose a practice that protects Shabbos
The billable-hour trap and what it does to your mind
Can you ever “limit your hours” and still advance?
Real talk on money, promotions, and gam zu l’tovah
Shabbos at the firm: teamwork, gratitude, and derech eretz
Marbitz Torah without a title — from shiurim to writing
Harsh listener feedback: “For what are these costs worth paying?”
Hashkafic tension: excellence vs. moderation
Marriage, parenting, and faith when energy and time are scarce
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