Dov Adler is an audit partner who has in intereresting relationship with auditing.
In this episode, Dov Adler shares a refreshingly honest take on work, fulfillment, and responsibility. We talk about growing up in a rabbi’s home, choosing accounting over rabbanus, wearing a kippah in corporate America, and building a career that is meaningful not because every task is enjoyable, but because of the life and impact built around it.
We also discuss Torah learning during busy seasons, public speaking, fundraising, parenting, and the challenge of raising children with patience, example, and conviction. This is a wide-ranging conversation about ambition, service, and what it means to build a serious Torah life in the workforce without thinking in narrow boxes.
Key Highlights:
Smashing Paradigms: Why you don't need to "love" your core job to find professional fulfillment.
The Power of Bribes: The viral story of how Dov used a car lease to spark his son’s love for Gemara.
Kiddush Hashem at PwC: Navigating the corporate ladder while maintaining a visible Jewish identity.
Fundraising as a Mission: How Dov balances multi-million dollar campaigns for schools and shuls with his 9-to-5.
Consistent Learning: Tips for maintaining two sedarim a day, even during peak "busy season."
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