Just 3% of Americans are Jewish, yet 67% of the Forbes 400 are Jewish. Why is that? Why do Jews have a tendency to prosper beyond the population in every setting they’ve ever been in throughout history? Our guest, Rabbi Daniel Lapin, lists 10 reasons in his book Thou Shall Prosper, while he debunks four […]

This is an excellent episode. Period. Hard stop. The legendary Dovid Bashevkin joined us in the Kosher Money studio to discuss…money. It was insightful and entertaining. You’ll enjoy. Dovid is NOT a financial expert. We asked him so many Qs on the subject because he is so honest and transparent.

Feeling stuck in your career? Need guidance on your career search or need help getting a raise? How do you battle burnout at work? How do you build a prosperous career? How are Kollel families getting by these days? What’s happening inside Lakewood right now? What are challenges people face when looking for a first […]

In the span of just a few short years, the rapid advance of modern technology has changed the face of business and commerce forever. Computers and automated systems have given rise to new forms of trade never dreamed of in days gone by. But these new business methods have also brought a host of Shabbos-related […]

Buying a home is one of the most expensive purchases one will make in their life. Doing it correctly and knowing the ins and outs can save you a ton of headaches. Whether you’re a first time home buyer or considering a refinance on your mortgage, CrossCountry Mortgage’s Evan Tempelman visited the Kosher Money studio […]

You know a guest is legit when he has his own Wikipedia page. Introducing Noam Wasserman, Dean of Yeshiva University’s business school and a genius when it comes to starting a business.  As an author, Dean Wasserman has studied and written about the challenges faced by founders of startup companies, so if you’re looking to […]

The world of personal finance was a topic of discussion at many Shabbos tables over the past few months and we’re here to continue that discussion. In Episode 10, Zevy Wolman and Eli Langer review Kosher Money’s Season 1 and share fan questions, feedback and revealed what’s to come in Season 2.

Who said managing personal finances can’t be fun and rewarding? Meet Stacey Zrihen, a financial planner with extensive experience helping couples and individuals create their personal financial roadmap. As a member of the Achiezer team, Stacey knows the importance and various components of proper financial planning. In this episode we continued the discussion around budgeting […]

97% of Orthodox Jews consider tuition to be the number one challenge of living as an Orthodox Jew, according to a Nishmas study. In the first of many upcoming Tuition episodes, Kosher Money was privileged to pick the brain of Rabbi Heshy Glass, the founding national chairman of the Consortium of Jewish Day Schools, and […]

A couple making over $500,000 by simply talking to people about their insurance needs? That’s real. Ned Schoenfeld, a business consultant, visited Kosher Money to shed light on high-paying jobs and how to find them. He also advised which jobs to stay away from, interesting jobs that Orthodox Jews have made a career out of, […]

A whole episode on life insurance? YES! For those who know how important life insurance is, well done! For those who don’t know, pull up a chair and give a listen to Brokers Central’s Yoel Bodek, who is a secret solution to insurance agents everywhere and has in-depth knowledge on the ever-growing life insurance space. […]

Managing money well is a problem for many people. What many don’t realize is that financial stress can take a major toll on your mental health, too. That’s why Kosher Money brought in Rabbi Binyamin Babad of ReliefHelp.org to discuss how closely linked together these two topics are and how there is help out there […]

Do you get that sinking feeling when opening up the credit card bill? You’re not alone. Budgeting is scary. That’s why Simi Mandelbaum, the only Orthodox Jewish certified financial therapist in the US, joined Kosher Money to share a better way to look at budgeting, plus tips and tricks on how to manage your money.

The question on so many people’s minds is: How much hishtadlus (effort) does one have to put into his work vs. having bitochon (trust) that Hashem will provide? Kosher Money sits down with Rabbi Moshe Hauer, EVP at the OU, to tackle all sorts of hashkafah questions as it relates to your career, women in […]

Want to build wealth? Want to be successful? What you shouldn’t do is just as important as what you should do, according to JP Morgan Wealth Management’s Naftali Horowitz, who advises multi-millionaires on how to invest and grow their wealth. Buckle up for a fascinating episode. Episode Sponsor: LivingSmarterJewish.org Your hub for financial management resources. […]

Orthodox Jews everywhere have personal finance questions. That’s why we’ve created the Kosher Money Podcast. Host Eli Langer interviews Living Smarter Jewish’s Zevy Wolman and Yaakov Langer to discuss unique money issues facing the Orthodox Jewish community and what to expect from these insightful episodes. Find out more about LivingSmarterJewish.org by visiting their website. You […]

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