Moe Mernick, Ben Lang and Michael Bloch | Growth in Torah and Business | LIVE in Tel Aviv

From Shtark Tank with Yaakov Wolff by Yaakov Wolff.

• Published: Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:10:00 GMT
• Duration: 00:40:00
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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 about money — and how to build a life that actually feels aligned

• Meaning at work, mid-career “what am I doing with my life?” moments, and the idea of learn / earn / return

• How side projects can turn into real impact

• Staying strong in the lows: imposter syndrome, mentors, community, and keeping perspective

• Spiritual growth in the busy years: fixed learning times, realistic goals, balancing “heart” and “mind,” and accountability

Order Conversations with Jewish Business Leaders here.

Big thank you to the event hosts and sponsors: DLA Piper Israel and Yeshiva University Israel.