In this episode, hosts Alec Kremins and Jake Rogelberg discuss Judaism, business practices, and daily life in Israel while sharing personal experiences and spiritual insights.

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Timestamp Breakdown

0:00 - 8:17: Introduction and Purim Celebrations

• Explanation of podcast name "Breaking Bagels"
• Jake shares his family's butterfly-themed Purim

8:18 - 14:54: Purim Traditions and Jewish Charity

• Discussion of Megillah reading significance
• Alec's disrupted Purim plans between Jerusalem and Modiin
• Explanation of Matanot Le'vionim (gifts to poor) and Mishloach Manot (friend packages)

14:55 - 22:24: Giving and Business Ethics

• Connecting generosity to business principles
• Jake's approach to hourly billing and honest work practices
• Torah-based business ethics

22:25 - 30:29: Entrepreneurship Philosophy

• Jake's journey starting an agency
• Discussion of wealth, freedom and values
• Reference to Andrew Wilkinson's perspectives

30:30 - 37:57: Daily Routines

• Jake wakes at 2:57 AM for spiritual practices
• Comparison with Alec's 8 AM start
• Morning Torah study habits

37:58 - 49:34: Technology Use and Challenges

• Screen time statistics comparison
• Work/personal tech balance
• Discussion of phone addiction as societal issue
• Apple logo as symbol of knowledge tree

49:35 - 58:19: Digital Breaks and Mindfulness

• Shabbat as technology sabbatical
• Experiences with meditation retreats
• Jake explains Hitbodedut (personal prayer)
• Closing thoughts on presence

References

People:

• Rabbi Nachman of Breslov
• Andrew Wilkinson (billionaire businessman)
• Randy (friend creating "Kanso Digital")

Concepts/Terms:

• Purim (Jewish holiday)
• Shushan Purim (Jerusalem's extended celebration)
• Matanot Le'vionim and Mishloach Manot
• Tzedakah (charity)
• Hitbodedut (personal prayer)
• Tikkun Chatzot (midnight prayer)

Places:

• Jerusalem
• Modiin
• Bet Shemesh

Technology:

• Newsfeed Eradicator
• WhatsApp (primary business tool in Israel)
• LinkedIn (business networking)

Organizations:

• Beehive (Alec's workplace)
• JLM Scoop (Alec's newsletter)