Career Advice from Rabbi Sacks (Shtark Tank: Episode 2 of 2) [Happiness, Family, Tzedaka and Hope]

The Office of Rabbi Sacks

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

Religion & Spirituality

4.8 • 601 Ratings

🗓️ 27 November 2024

⏱️ 46 minutes

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⁠What would Rabbi Sacks say? Here is second part of the two-part series, "Career Advice from Rabbi Sacks", in which Shtark Tank explores the timeless wisdom from Rabbi Jonathan Sacks zt"l and how his teachings can inspire and guide Bnei Torah navigating the modern workforce. Part 2 of the Rabbi Sacks series discusses: * Money and Happiness * Balancing Work and Family * Tzedaka * Hope During Difficult Times Rabbi Sacks was a towering intellectual with a global following, addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time—religious violence, morality, God and science, and more. In honor of his yahrtzeit, we delve into his profound insights, uncovering how they directly relate to the challenges and opportunities of balancing a Torah-centred life with career ambitions. In this episode: (00:00) Intro (01:50) Money and Happiness (21:40) Work and Family (31:07) Tzedaka (39:50) Messages of Hope You will hear personal reflections from Rabbi Sacks's talmidim—those influenced from afar and those privileged to gain access to his inner world. You will also listen to Rabbi Sacks in his own words, thanks to the incredible resources provided by the Rabbi Sacks Legacy website. Whether you're looking for practical career guidance or inspiration for integrating Torah values into your professional life, this series offers a unique perspective from one of the greatest thinkers of our time. Resources Mentioned: - www.RabbiSacks.org (A treasure trove of content, including writings, audio, and video, carefully curated for easy access.) - Facing the Future Without Fear, Together (TedTalk from Rabbi Sacks in 2017) https://rabbisacks.org/videos/facing-the-future-without-fear-together-ted-talk-at-ted2017/ - Restoring the Common Good in Divided Times (A keynote address at the Legatum Institute in 2020) https://rabbisacks.org/videos/restoring-the-common-good-in-divided-times/ - Happiness in the Jewish Perspective (Lecture at Emory University in 2010) https://rabbisacks.org/videos/happiness-in-the-jewish-perspective/ - The Birth of Hope (2019 Covenant and Conversation piece on parashat Bechukotai) https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/bechukotai/the-birth-of-hope/ - Agents of Hope (2003 BBC programme made with Rabbi Sacks) https://rabbisacks.org/videos/bbc-rosh-hashanah-programme-2003/ Guest Bios: Rabbi Jonathan Sacks ZT"L Renowned Jewish thinker, writer, and speaker, Rabbi Jonathan Sacks zt"l served as Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth. His legacy includes profound insights on faith, leadership, and morality that resonate far beyond the Jewish world. Gilles Gade Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Cross River Bank, Gilles Gade is a visionary in the fintech industry, blending innovation with traditional banking to create cutting-edge financial solutions. Alan Sacks is a partner at Herzog Fox & Naaman. Dr. Erica Brown is a scholar, educator, and author, known for her thought-provoking works on Jewish leadership and education. She is the Vice Provost for Values and Leadership at Yeshiva University, and the Director of the Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks-Herenstein Center for Values and Leadership at YU. You can check out her upcoming book Join the Whatsapp Group! If you enjoy Shtark Tank, check out their Quiet WhatsApp group, which includes updates, exclusive bonus content and more. Join the WhatsApp group using this link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/B5jEcBP5umZAHWk2ILBWTS

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0:00.0	And when we move from the politics of me to the politics of all of us together,
0:06.5	we rediscover those beautiful, counterintuitive truths,
0:12.5	that a nation is strong when it cares for the weak,
0:17.0	that it becomes rich when it cares for the poor, it becomes invulnerable when it cares about the
0:25.5	vulnerable that is what makes great nations
0:30.6	shalom ala and welcome to stark tank the podcast about the challenges and opportunities of being a Ben Torah in the workforce.
0:43.8	This is part two of our two-part series, career advice from Rabbi Sachs.
0:49.2	Last week, we spoke about making a Kiddish Hashem at work, leadership, and strategic thinking.
0:56.3	If you haven't yet listened to Part 1, I would recommend starting there before coming back to this episode.
1:01.8	This week, we will be talking about money and happiness.
1:05.4	You're not going to be saved through the thing that you buy.
1:08.1	Balancing work and family.
1:10.1	And I must tell you that I failed invariably
1:13.8	almost every single time that I was faced in that situation.
1:17.4	And finding hope during difficult times.
1:20.4	Look at where we are.
1:23.0	Look where we've been.
1:24.6	Look what we've achieved.
1:26.1	From where we came and to where we are now.
1:28.6	This series would not be possible, if not for the help, of the Rabbi Sacks' legacy office.
1:34.1	Check out their website for tons of material from Rabbi Sacks, video, audio, and writing, very clearly organized and very accessible.
1:41.9	Special thanks also goes to the Sai Sims School of Business.
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