Yom HaZikaron & Yom HaAtzmaut Megapod

28/04/2025 1h 18min

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This week on Shtark Tank, we bring you a special megapod in honor of Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut — a deep, emotional journey through stories of sacrifice, strength, and national pride.In this episode:Yakir and Josh Hexter's Story: Why one bereaved father turned down a public interview — and the lesson we all need to hear.Avraham and Daniel Colthuf: Two brothers, lawyers and reserve soldiers, who serve as chazanim for IDF funerals, standing by families in their darkest moments.Collection of Israel Stories:Jeff Swartz, former CEO of Timberland, on falling in love with Israel (from Invested podcast).Nobel laureate Professor Yisrael Aumann on losing his son and a powerful shiva visit.Highlights from Michael Eisenberg on making Aliyah and building a career in Israel.A personal reflection from my father about how a fallen soldier shaped our Aliyah story.Subscribe to our newsletter at ⁠shtarktank.org⁠ for more from working Bnei Torah around the world.Join our ⁠quiet whatsapp group ⁠for episode updates, event invites and exclusive bonus content.Thank you for listening.If this episode moved you, please take a moment to rate and review — it helps us bring more meaningful conversations to more people.Subscribe to Shtark Tank for thoughtful interviews, honest reflections, and real conversations for Bnei Torah navigating the modern world.00:00 Intro02:16 Yakir Hexter HY"D and Silent Grief07:30 Interview with Colthof Brothers54:56 Short Stories

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