Kosher Money

We explore one of the most sensitive and least discussed topics in Jewish life: money and marriage.• Why do so many couples avoid talking about money?• What do fights about money really represent?• How can couples build financial trust and literacy before and during marriage?• What role should community education play in preparing young people for real-world financial responsibility?To unpack all this, we sat down with Sarah Nissel, an attorney, law professor at Pepperdine, and Executive Director of the Jewish Divorce Assistance Center of Los Angeles. After mediating over 300 divorces, Sarah has learned what truly makes (and breaks) relationships when it comes to money + how self-awareness, communication, and education can prevent heartbreak.She shares candid lessons from the front lines: how to talk about money without shame, how to manage conflict constructively, and why the chuppah isn’t the finish line, it’s the starting line.It’s a powerful, eye-opening conversation about emotional intelligence, financial transparency, and Torah values in Jewish relationships — not just how to avoid divorce, but how to build marriages that actually thrive.👉 ✬ SPONSORS OF EPISODE 105 ✬► TWILLORY – Premium menswear that looks sharp and feels even better. End-of-year savings live now at Twillory.com/KosherMoney► THE DONOR'S FUND – The Donor’s Fund gives you one place to manage all your giving, with a sleek app and smart tools that make donations strategic and seamless. 🎁 Open your free account today: https://thedonorsfund.org/koshermoney► BITBEAN – Turn big ideas into scalable, AI-powered software. Learn more at bitbean.link/4edg53► COLEL CHABAD – Feeding families in Israel since 1788. Make a difference today: ColelChabad.org/KosherMoney• Learn more about Sarah’s organization: https://www.jdacla.org/• One of Sarah's favorite books, The Anxious Generation: https://amzn.to/4qnGOvN✬ Helpful Efforts Out in the World ✬• Living Smarter Jewish brings free financial coaching to families: https://livingsmarterjewish.org/• Kosher Debt Help – Honest, agenda-free help if you're in debt: https://www.kosherdebthelp.com/• Kosher ADHD – Practical guidance for families living with ADHD: https://kosher-adhd.com/Follow Kosher Money for short clips:TikTok & Instagram: @koshermoneypodVisit our NEW Website: https://www.livinglchaim.com/Call-in Hotline: USA 605-477-2100 UK 0333-366-0154 Israel 079-579-5088WhatsApp feedback: 1-914-222-5513#KosherMoneyPod #JewishMarriage #FinancialWellness #MoneyTalks #TorahValues #KosherMoney #LivingLchaim #KM

We dive into one of the most important parts of personal finance: building wealth that actually lasts.- Is it possible to grow wealth quickly?- How can ordinary people invest wisely in 2026?- What does it really mean to “pay yourself first”?- Which investing mistakes do most people make?To walk us through it, we sat down with Jonathan Shenkman, a financial adviser who has spent nearly two decades helping families take control of their money.He explains how to set up savings that run automatically, how to choose the right investment accounts, and why keeping things simple often beats trying to outsmart the market.We also talk about how to organize your accounts, communicate about money with your spouse, and spend in a way that feels both responsible and enjoyable.It is a straightforward, practical conversation that gives real-world guidance (not advice, duh) on how to save, invest, and live with financial peace of mind, with God's help.► THE BUSINESS ORGANIZER – Feeling stuck in your own business? You're not alone. Sruly Schonfeld helps overwhelmed entrepreneurs get unstuck. Whether you speak English or Yiddish, he's reportedly phenomenal. Visit ⁠https://SrulySchonfeld.com to learn more. Email ⁠[email protected] or call 347-939-9959 for your business therapist. You can also WhatsApp Sruly here: ⁠https://wa.link/rk1grx⁠► TWILLORY – Premium menswear that works hard and looks even better. Grab year-end deals and bundled savings at https://Twillory.com/KosherMoney► BITBEAN – Turn your business ideas into custom software that scales. Learn more: bitbean.link/4edg53► COLEL CHABAD – Supporting families in Israel since 1788. Give today and make a real difference: https://ColelChabad.org/KosherMoneyEmail Jonathan here: [email protected] firm's site: https://www.parkbridgewealth.comHis previous KM episode: https://youtu.be/b_Wlgtb1D6YGet his new book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4pNQTBRGet his new book on his site: https://jonathanonmoney.com/Get more ⁠@JonathanOnMoney⁠ here:X: https://x.com/jonathanonmoneyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanonmoneyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JonathanOnMoneyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shenkmanNewsletter: https://tinyurl.com/NewsltrJSWebinars: https://tinyurl.com/WbnrsJSApple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/AppleJSpodsSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyJS26Articles Mentioned in Episode:Target Date Funds: https://tinyurl.com/ForbesJSThings VS. Experiences: https://tinyurl.com/JewishPressJSJonathan Clements’ final blog post: https://humbledollar.com/forum/farewell-friends/✬ Helpful Efforts Out in the World ✬Kosher Debt Help offers people honest, agenda-free guidance for Jewish families struggling with debt. Get an assessment and personalized direction at ⁠https://www.kosherdebthelp.com⁠Get a free Jewish financial coach from the OU: ⁠https://livingsmarterjewish.org/⁠Kosher ADHD helps Jewish families and educators better understand and thrive with ADHD through practical guidance and compassionate support. Learn more at ⁠https://kosher-adhd.com⁠ or order their book at ⁠https://kodeshpress.com⁠ using code ADHD25 for 25% off.BRAND NEW Living Lchaim site: ⁠https://www.livinglchaim.com/⁠Support Kosher Money's production: ⁠https://www.livinglchaim.com/donate⁠Follow us for awesome, short clips:TikTok: @koshermoneypodInstagram: @koshermoneypodCall-in-to-listen Hotline:USA: 605-477-2100 | UK: 0333-366-0154 | Israel: 079-579-5088WhatsApp feedback: +1 (914) 222-5513All investment strategies and investments involve risk of loss. Nothing contained in our content, ads and videos should be construed as investment or actual life advice.#KosherMoneyPod #Investing #JewishWisdom #FinancialFuture #KosherMoney #KM

We dive into one of the most stressful and expensive parts of American life: healthcare.• Why are families paying $48,000 a year just to stay insured?• Why does the system feel so broken?• Is there another way?To help us figure it out, we sat down with Moishe Katz, the CEO of United Refuah Healthshare.It’s one of those episodes that makes you say, “Wait… how did I not know about this sooner?”👉 Explore all the links & resources in this episode below.✬ SPONSORS ✬► TWILLORY – Grab year-end deals and bundled savings at https://Twillory.com/KosherMoney - No promo code needed!► THE DONOR'S FUND – The Donor’s Fund gives you one place to manage all your giving, with a sleek app and smart tools that make donations strategic and seamless. 🎁 Open your free account today: https://thedonorsfund.org/koshermoney► BITBEAN – Turn your big ideas into custom software that scales. BitBean builds tools that make business smarter. Learn more: bitbean.link/4edg53► COLEL CHABAD – Supporting families in Israel since 1788. Give today and make a real difference: https://ColelChabad.org/KosherMoney - Oh, and grab tickets for the Nafshi concert here: https://colelchabad.events/✬ LINKS FROM EPISODE 103 ✬United Refuah’s website: https://unitedrefuahhs.org/Email: [email protected] doctors interested in being added to United Refuah’s preferred provider network: [email protected] referenced a video of a Dr. Potter: https://youtu.be/tsvAatLY5s4CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro01:01 Americans Are Spending So Much on Health Insurance01:48 The Stats02:43 Health Insurance Costs04:06 What a Health Share Is05:16 Why United Refuah Started10:06 How the Health Share Model Works15:30 Making Sure Everyone Gets Care17:32 Self Pay vs Insurance19:40 Understanding the Costs20:20 Its Many Members20:50 What Happens When More People Join23:15 Twillory24:28 The Donors’ Fund26:48 Incentives for Bringing in New Members29:05 Increasing Staffing at United Refuah29:45 What Is the Catch?32:46 Preexisting Conditions and Family Members34:17 Other Downsides of Healthshares37:19 Keeping Track of Payments39:28 Communicating with Providor42:18 Typical Out of Pocket Costs45:35 Determining Fair Prices46:35 How to Protect Yourself From Overpaying48:28 BitBean Uses AI to Help Your Business49:16 Colel Chabad Helps Feed Thousands51:14 Are Contributions Tax Deductible52:10 Health Shares and Medication Costs55:02 Pregnancy and Growing Families58:10 Dental and Vision Sharing01:00:30 Doctors Joining the Referred Provider Network01:00:41 Surveying the Members01:01:40 Gifting Memberships01:02:08 Know Your Plan and Deductibles01:07:47 Never Be Afraid to Ask for Discounts01:10:10 Member Access to Telehealth01:10:35 Reaching Out for Medications01:11:04 Where CPAP Machines Fall01:12:00 How United Refuah Compares to Other Healthshares01:14:12 “We’re All In This Together”01:15:24 Sharing Health Messages With Members01:16:56 Making Sure Everything Is Legal01:18:17 Dealing With Emergencies01:19:46 Reaching Out to United Refuah01:20:23 How R’ Katz Got Into Health Care01:22:22 Changing Your Mindset About Others’ Medical Costs01:23:43 Outro✬ RESOURCES ✬Finally! Kosher Debt Help offers people honest, agenda-free guidance for Jewish families struggling with debt. Get an assessment and personalized direction at ⁠https://www.kosherdebthelp.com⁠Get a free Jewish financial coach from the OU: ⁠https://livingsmarterjewish.org/⁠Kosher ADHD helps Jewish families and educators better understand and thrive with ADHD through practical guidance and compassionate support. Visit https://kosher-adhd.com⁠ or order their book at ⁠https://kodeshpress.com⁠ using code ADHD25 for 25% off.New website: ⁠https://www.livinglchaim.com/⁠Support Kosher Money: ⁠https://www.livinglchaim.com/donate⁠Reminder: This episode or description is not financial advice. Always do your own research. #KosherMoney #LivingLchaim #KM

In our latest episode of Kosher Money, we sit down with Rabbi Shais Taub — one of the most sought-after Jewish thinkers of our time — to explore one of life’s most misunderstood topics: money.What's the deal with Jews AND money? Should we care what people say about it? Is money spiritual or material? Why does the Torah’s view of wealth differ so radically from society’s?In this eye-opening and deeply soulful conversation, Rabbi Taub reveals that money is not evil — it’s energy. It’s potential that can build worlds or burn them down.✬ SPONSORS ✬► THE BUSINESS ORGANIZER – Feeling stuck in your own business? You're not alone. Sruly Schonfeld helps overwhelmed entrepreneurs get unstuck. Whether you speak English or Yiddish, he's reportedly phenomenal. Visit ⁠https://SrulySchonfeld.com to learn more. Email ⁠I⁠[email protected] or call 347-939-9959 for your business therapist. You can also WhatsApp Sruly here: ⁠https://wa.link/rk1grx⁠► TWILLORY – Premium menswear that works hard and looks even better. Visit https://Twillory.com/KosherMoney for end-of-year deals!► EVERGREEN KOSHER – Your one-stop shop for all things kosher. Now delivering to more communities than ever! Visit https://EvergreenKosher.com or email ⁠[email protected]⁠► COLEL CHABAD – Supporting families in Israel since 1788. Give today: https://ColelChabad.org/KosherMoney✬ LINKS ✬Rabbi Taub’s website: ⁠https://www.soulwords.org⁠His YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@SoulWordsShaar HaBitachon (Gate of Trust):• Playlist: ⁠https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1he-JRtnKegzLXc4NPIQhcadCJz6s4pM⁠• Spotify Playlist: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/45LOnt0qLpbUTx2wV6OLL⁠Items to Purchase:• Rabbi Taub's favorite: Gate of Trust Book (The Felig Edition)  – ⁠https://amzn.to/483tIgG⁠• “More Bitachon” Framed Art Print – https://HaveMoreTrust.com• One of Eli’s favorite seforim, the English Pele Yoeitz – ⁠https://amzn.to/3LtaUid⁠CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro01:17 Money Is Energy02:46 Critics Who Target Jews & Money07:15 Respect Your Money08:56 Dealing With Hateful Comments10:01 Jews and Philanthropy12:02 Why Money Gets a Bad Rap14:50 Using Money to Impress Others17:05 Rich Men and Beautiful Women Share the Same Struggles19:45 Feel Stuck in Your Company? The Business Organizer Helps23:08 Freshen Up Your Wardrobe at Twillory24:33 Why Workaholic Behavior Does Not Work31:03 Overworking Does Not Create a Bigger Vessel32:31 Reverse Engineering Your Money36:58 Cutting Unnecessary Workers and Codependent Relationships40:34 Self Esteem Is Key42:10 Identity Culture in America43:32 When the Wealthy Become Poor44:47 Evergreen Makes Kosher Easy46:53 Colel Chabad Helps Feed Thousands of Families48:07 What Will Exist in the Messianic Era51:40 Money Will Mean Something Else in the Future53:55 The Jewish Attitude Toward Money56:16 A World Without Corruption58:23 Book Recommendations01:01:20 Credentials and Platform01:03:28 Live With Clarity01:03:35 His Website01:04:43 The Rebbe’s Letter01:07:16 The More You Give the More You Get01:09:44 The Neglected Demographic01:12:12 Fundraising Smartly01:14:50 Your Spiritual Sense of Self01:16:53 Outro✬ RESOURCES ✬Kosher Debt Help offers people honest, agenda-free guidance for Jewish families struggling with debt. Get an assessment and personalized direction at ⁠https://www.kosherdebthelp.com⁠Get a free Jewish financial coach from the OU: ⁠https://livingsmarterjewish.org/⁠Kosher ADHD helps Jewish families and educators better understand and thrive with ADHD through practical guidance and compassionate support. Learn more at ⁠https://kosher-adhd.com⁠ or order their book at ⁠https://kodeshpress.com⁠ using code ADHD25 for 25% off.Our new website: ⁠https://www.livinglchaim.com/⁠Support Kosher Money: ⁠https://www.livinglchaim.com/donate⁠ Reminder: This episode or description is not financial advice. Always do your own research. #KosherMoney #JewishPodcast #km #LivingLchaim

We take you out of town to Columbus, Ohio, one of America’s most surprising, affordable, and fast-growing Jewish communities.If you’ve ever wondered what out-of-town Jewish life really looks like, this episode will open your eyes. Rabbi Avi Goldstein and Meir Perlmutter share how Columbus became a thriving hub of Orthodox life, complete with kosher restaurants, strong schools, affordable homes, and a deep sense of connection.We explore:🏡 Why housing in Columbus costs a fraction of what it does in Lakewood or the Five Towns 💰 How families are saving tens of thousands of dollars in tuition in Ohio 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 What it means to raise kids in a community where everyone knows your name🌟 How two passionate community builders helped turn a small Midwest city into a center of Jewish growth Columbus appears to offer a calmer, more intentional Jewish lifestyle with less financial pressure and more opportunities to start something big.If you’ve ever said, “I could never leave the tri-state,” this episode might make you think again. Visit https://www.columbuspathways.org/ to learn more. You can also email Rabbi Goldstein at [email protected] or contact 614-448-8396. And, no, this wasn't a paid episode. We don't do paid episodes. :-)Here's our special episode with Rabbi Moshe Hauer zt"l: https://youtu.be/G2Xt_SGD5jw✬ SPONSORS OF EPISODE 101 ✬► TWILLORY – Premium menswear that works hard and looks even better. Use promo code CHAI20 at Twillory.com/KosherMoney for 20% off your first order.► BITBEAN – Turn your big ideas into custom software that scales. Whether you’re in healthcare, finance, or retail, BitBean builds tools that make business smarter. Learn more: bitbean.link/4edg53► EVERGREEN KOSHER – Your one-stop shop for all things kosher. Fresh, fast, and now delivering to more communities than ever before. Visit https://www.evergreenkosher.com/ or email [email protected] to get connected!► COLEL CHABAD – Supporting families in Israel since 1788. Your donation makes a real difference. Give today: colelchabad.org/koshermoney 💬 Support Kosher Money and help us make more inspiring episodes: livinglchaim.com/donateCHAPTERS:00:00 Intro01:13 Who Is Rabbi Avi Goldstein?02:32 Finding Himself in Columbus, Ohio03:20 How Meir Perlmuter Ended Up in Columbus05:26 The Facts About Columbus06:18 Orthodox Community That Got It All Started08:06 What Jewish Life in Columbus Looks Like11:23 The Number of Orthodox Jews in Columbus12:10 Housing Costs in Columbus14:03 Spreading the Word to Join the Community17:04 Kosher Food & The Growth Mentality20:58 Twillory’s High-Quality Clothing22:23 BitBean Brings Your Ideas to Life23:14 What Tuition Looks Like in Columbus26:57 Resources in Schools for Special Needs27:14 The Pace of Life in Columbus29:54 Columbus Is Not a Cookie-Cutter Place32:10 Emergency Services in Columbus34:00 Why People Choose to Live Out of Town36:29 How Can an Introvert Move Out of Town?38:40 Columbus Is Not That Far39:25 The Weather in Columbus, Ohio39:35 No More State Income Tax?40:00 Job Opportunities in Columbus42:11 Women in the Workforce42:54 Helping Each Other Get Jobs44:02 Who Adapts Best to the Move44:52 Evergreen Can Deliver to Your Community!46:59 Colel Chabad Helps 1000s48:13 Jewish Communities Communicating50:05 Spending Shabbos in Columbus53:34 The Uniqueness of Columbus55:30 The Community Is Invested in Education57:07 The Switch from New York to Ohio1:00:02 Opportunity to Live a Happy, Fulfilling Life1:02:17 Remembering Rabbi Moshe Hauer ZT”L1:09:36 Where You Can Learn More 1:10:28 Outro: Takeaways + Sponsors + Subscribe!🎓 Get free Jewish financial education resources: LivingSmarterJewish.org📞 Call-in-to-listen Hotline: USA: 605-477-2100 | UK: 0333-366-0154 | Israel: 079-579-5088📤 WhatsApp feedback: +1 (914) 222-5513⚠️ Reminder: This episode or description is not financial advice.#KosherMoney #JewishPodcast LivingLchaim