Kosher Money

A lot of good people are struggling to find work right now.
Some because of AI. Some because companies are cutting back. Some because the industry they spent 20 or 30 years in just doesn’t work the same way anymore.And in many cases, people are dealing with it alone.
Keevy Fried works closely with people going through exactly this. People trying to rebuild careers while supporting families, paying tuition, covering mortgages, and figuring out what comes next after a layoff, a shutdown, or a career that suddenly stalled.Give a listen. Let's help those in need.
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✬ SPONSORS OF EPISODE 114 ✬
► COLEL CHABAD – Supporting families across Israel with food, emergency assistance, and critical financial help. For over 200 years, Colel Chabad has helped people through some of the hardest moments of their lives. Visit https://ColelChabad.org/KosherMoney
► APPROVED FUNDING – Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people will ever make. Shmuel Shayowitz of Approved Funding has spent more than 25 years helping people understand their mortgage options clearly and responsibly. Whether you're buying, refinancing, or just trying to understand what makes sense financially, Shmuel is someone worth speaking to.
Visit https://ApprovedFunding.com/KosherMoney
► BF DESIGN – If you’re building a home, a development, a school, a shul, or commercial space, the early planning matters a lot more than people realize. BF Design focuses on making projects practical, buildable, and efficient from the start, helping clients avoid expensive mistakes later on. They’ve planned over 50 million square feet and work on projects across New Jersey, Florida, and beyond. Visit https://bfdesign.com/
► BITBEAN – Your custom software solution with incredible talent at a fraction of the price it used to be. Learn more at https://bitbean.link/4edg53

✬ Helpful Resources ✬
► PAINTBRUSH – Turn a special photo into a real hand-painted oil painting on canvas. Not printed. Not AI. An actual artist recreates your photo brushstroke by brushstroke. It could be a Zaidy, Savta, Rebbe, parent, spouse, wedding photo, or any treasured memory. They work from almost any picture, even old, blurry, or black-and-white photos, and you approve a preview before it ships so there are no surprises. As a Kosher Money listener, you get $75 off any order with code KOSHERBRUSH. Visit https://paintbrushstudio.com/
► KOSHER DEBT HELP – Honest, agenda-free help for people dealing with debt and financial pressure. Visit https://www.kosherdebthelp.com/
► LIVING SMARTER JEWISH – Free financial coaching and guidance for the frum community. Whether you need help budgeting, managing debt, planning ahead, or making smarter financial decisions, their team has helped thousands of families take control of their finances. Visit https://LivingSmarterJewish.org/
► HACHZEK – Get your free Pele Yoetz sefer at the time of this episode’s release by visiting https://www.hachzek.com/ and clicking the Pele Yoetz tab.

Follow Kosher Money on TikTok & Instagram: @koshermoneypod
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Kosher Money is the bi-weekly podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Eli Langer.

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Everybody today seems to have a house, a renovation, a driveway full of cars… and a lot of people tend to wonder: “How are they doing it?”

And maybe the bigger question: “Am I supposed to be doing it too?”

Rabbi Eliezer Gewertzman speaks very honestly about the pressure people feel around money, buying homes, keeping up appearances, and living within your means.

There were moments during this interview where you could feel the room get quiet. I think a lot of people know exactly what he’s talking about.

Listen closely and enjoy.

A special thank you to the Lakewood Resource and Referral Center who put together this wonderful home-buying event. LRRC provides clear guidance, hands-on assistance, advocacy, education, and case management for thousands of households dealing with the basics of life. Visit https://www.lrrcenter.org/ to learn more.

✬ SPONSORS OF EPISODE 113 ✬

► APPROVED FUNDING – Shmuel Shayowitz of Approved Funding is the guy you want to speak with before making a major mortgage decision. Buying, refinancing, using home equity, or trying to figure out if now is the right time to make a move? Shmuel brings 25+ years of experience and thousands of consultations, but what stands out most is his honesty and guidance. Many people he’s spoken with were actually guided to solutions that had nothing to do with him getting their mortgage. His focus is giving you the right advice, not just closing a loan. Visit https://ApprovedFunding.com/KosherMoney

► BITBEAN – Your custom software solution with incredible talent at a fraction of the price it used to be. Learn more at https://bitbean.link/4edg53

► GOLD STAR MECHANICAL – This is a trusted HVAC company located in the Five Towns, serving Long Island, and New York City. I know because I (Eli) used them! Super service and terrific work. They do repairs, installs, and preventative maintenance for everything from rooftop units to central air systems. New preventative maintenance customers can save 10% off their first year, with custom plans and pricing based on your building, number of units, and system needs. Mention my name when you call 516-246-5252 or email [email protected]. A really great team. Visit https://goldstarmechanical.com/ to learn more. Enjoy!

► COLEL CHABAD – Feeding families in Israel since 1788. Make a difference today: https://ColelChabad.org/KosherMoney

► PAINTBRUSH – Turn a special photo into a real hand-painted oil painting on canvas. Not printed. Not AI. An actual artist recreates your photo brushstroke by brushstroke. They work from almost any picture, even old, blurry, or black-and-white photos, and you approve a preview before it ships so there are no surprises. These paintings make incredible gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, Yom Tov, or l’zecher nishmas. As a Kosher Money listener, you get $75 off any order with code KOSHERBRUSH. Visit https://paintbrushstudio.com/ and check out the before-and-after gallery.

► Hachzek - I've been telling everyone about Artscroll's Pele Yoeitz sefer. You can get it for free at time of episode release by visiting https://www.hachzek.com/ and clicking on the Pele Yoeitz tab. This sefer is life-changing.

► LSJ – Free financial coaching and guidance for the frum community: https://LivingSmarterJewish.org/ to learn more.

► Kosher Debt Help – Honest, agenda-free help if you’re in debt: https://www.kosherdebthelp.com/

Follow Kosher Money on TikTok & Instagram: @koshermoneypod

Visit our website: https://www.livinglchaim.com/

Call-in Hotline: USA 605-477-2100 | UK 0333-366-0154 | Israel 079-579-5088

WhatsApp feedback: 1-914-222-5513

Kosher Money is the bi-weekly podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Eli Langer.

#KosherMoney #JewishMoney #FrumFinance #BuyingAHome #JewishHomeBuying #MortgageAdvice #FinancialPressure #LivingWithinYourMeans #DebtAwareness #JewishLife #FrumLife #Budgeting #PersonalFinance #ShalomBayis #JewishPodcast #TorahPerspective #Lakewood #EliLanger #KM

What does it really mean to be a rebbi today?
In this conversation, Reb Mutty Zeiger gives a real look into his day-to-day life. From teaching in the classroom to late-night calls, bar mitzvahs, and helping students through personal challenges, you start to see how much the role really involves.
We also get into money. Reb Mutty talks about how regular families end up stuck in credit card debt, and how his gemach has lent out millions of dollars to help people get back on their feet. He shares simple, practical ideas about spending, discipline, and staying in control.
Along the way, we talk about what kids should be learning early on, what parents often don’t realize about their child’s rebbi, and how much a small thank-you can mean.
He also speaks openly about his own experience with anxiety, what it feels like, and why more people should be comfortable talking about it.
Email: [email protected]
Gemach: [email protected]
Rabbi Mutty's story tape named 'Just Four Words,' featuring an adventure of chessed, can be purchased here: https://mostlymusic.com/products/mutty-zeiger-just-four-words
Check out the incredible Chasdei Lev here: https://chasdeilev.org/ (Not an Ad!)
 ✬ SPONSORS OF EPISODE 112 ✬
► BF DESIGN – Welcome our newest advertiser to the Kosher Money family. BF Design is a studio and architectural services firm specializing in commercial, residential, multi-family, and healthcare projects. Their approach is simple: get the early stages right. From feasibility and codes to practical, efficient design, they help make sure your project can actually be built AND built well. With 50+ professionals, 20+ years of experience, and over 50 million square feet planned, BF Design brings smart planning and beautiful execution to every project. Visit https://bfdesign.com or reach out at 732.961.1202 or [email protected]
► APPROVED FUNDING – Shmuel Shayowitz of Approved Funding is the guy you want to speak with before making a major mortgage decision. Buying, refinancing, using home equity, or trying to figure out if now is the right time to make a move? Shmuel brings 25+ years of experience and thousands of consultations, but what stands out most is his honesty and guidance. Many people he’s spoken with were actually guided to solutions that had nothing to do with him getting their mortgage. His focus is giving you the right advice, not just closing a loan. Visit https://ApprovedFunding.com/KosherMoney 
► GOLD STAR MECHANICAL – This is a trusted HVAC company located in the Five Towns, serving Long Island, and New York City. I know because I (Eli) used them! Super service and terrific work. They do repairs, installs, and preventative maintenance for everything from rooftop units to central air systems. New preventative maintenance customers can save 10% off their first year, with custom plans and pricing based on your building, number of units, and system needs. Mention my name when you call 516-246-5252 or email [email protected]. A really great team. Visit https://goldstarmechanical.com/ to learn more. Enjoy! 
► COLEL CHABAD – Feeding families in Israel since 1788. Make a difference today: https://ColelChabad.org/KosherMoney 
✬ Helpful Resources ✬
• 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/
• Hachzek - I've been telling everyone about Artscroll's Pele Yoeitz sefer. You can get it for free at time of episode release by visiting https://www.hachzek.com/ and clicking on the Pele Yoeitz tab. This sefer is life-changing. Join Hachzek, with Hashem's help, and get started!
• Kosher ADHD – Practical guidance for families living with ADHD: https://kosher-adhd.com/ 
Follow Kosher Money on TikTok & Instagram: @koshermoneypod
Visit our website: https://www.livinglchaim.com/ 

Kosher Money is the bi-weekly podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Eli Langer.

Why does Orthodox Jewish life feel so expensive these days?

In this deeply thoughtful conversation, Rabbi Chaim Zvi Senter shares his perspective on money, family pressure, entitlement, resilience, emunah, and the rising cost of Jewish life.

From housing in Israel to tuition, kollel support, fundraising culture, and the pressure parents feel to keep up, Rabbi Senter offers clarity, warmth, and hard truth. Drawing on decades of life in Eretz Yisroel, he speaks candidly about what has changed, what hasn’t, & where many families are quietly struggling.

Why do so many parents feel overwhelmed by the financial expectations of frum life? Are children becoming entitled or are adults simply afraid to say no? Should every child be sent to learn in Israel, even when the cost is crushing? And what happens when tzedakah starts to feel more like gambling than giving?

Along the way, Rabbi Senter speaks about visiting children learning in Israel, raising emotionally healthy and resilient families, and how to strengthen emunah when money feels tight and the future feels uncertain.

He also addresses the cultural messages we are sending our children through the luxuries we normalize, the prizes we offer, and even the way we fundraise.

Let's not lose sight of what really matters!

Email: [email protected]

👉 ✬ SPONSORS OF EPISODE 111 ✬

► BF DESIGN – Welcome our newest advertiser to the Kosher Money family. BF Design is a studio and architectural services firm specializing in commercial, residential, multi-family, and healthcare projects. Their approach is simple: get the early stages right. From feasibility and codes to practical, efficient design, they help make sure your project can actually be built AND built well. With 50+ professionals, 20+ years of experience, and over 50 million square feet planned, BF Design brings smart planning and beautiful execution to every project. Visit https://bfdesign.com or reach out at 732.961.1202 or [email protected]

► GOLD STAR MECHANICAL – This is a trusted HVAC company located in the Five Towns, serving Long Island, and New York City. I know because I (Eli) used them! Super service and terrific work. They do repairs, installs, and preventative maintenance for everything from rooftop units to central air systems. New preventative maintenance customers can save 10% off their first year, with custom plans and pricing based on your building, number of units, and system needs. Mention my name when you call 516-246-5252 or email [email protected]. A really great team. Visit https://goldstarmechanical.com/ to learn more. Enjoy!

► BITBEAN – Your custom software solution with incredible talent at a fraction of the price it used to be. Learn more at https://bitbean.link/4edg53

► COLEL CHABAD – Feeding families in Israel since 1788. Make a difference today: https://ColelChabad.org/KosherMoney

✬ Helpful Resources ✬

• 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 on TikTok & Instagram: @koshermoneypod

Visit our website: https://www.livinglchaim.com/

Call-in Hotline: USA 605-477-2100 | UK 0333-366-0154 | Israel 079-579-5088

WhatsApp feedback: 1-914-222-5513

Hosted by Eli Langer, Kosher Money is the Jewish finance podcast from Living Lchaim that shares financial advice and a Jewish approach to money and business.

#KosherMoney #RabbiChaimZviSenter #RabbiSenter #JewishMoney #FrumLife #JewishParenting #Emunah #Tzedakah #Kollel #Israel #TorahPerspective #LivingLchaim #EliLanger #km

Why do kids feel like everyone else has more?

In this thoughtful and eye-opening conversation, Rabbi Ari Schonfeld shares practical insights on parenting, money, social pressure, and how children develop their sense of self in a world filled with comparisons.

From growing up in a home with very little, to leading a yeshiva and running a summer camp, Rabbi Schonfeld offers a rare perspective on what kids actually notice about money — and what parents often underestimate.

When do children start comparing themselves to others? Why do brands, vacations, and clothing suddenly matter so much? And how can parents raise kids who feel confident and proud of their values, even when they can’t have everything their friends have?

Along the way, Rabbi Schonfeld shares powerful stories about childhood, school environments, parenting challenges, and one unforgettable moment when a teenager said something that stopped him in his tracks: “I don’t want his trips. I want him.”

This is an honest conversation about money, parenting, pressure, and what kids really want from the people raising them.

I’m grateful to have had this conversation with Rabbi Ari Schonfeld.

R’ Ari’s podcast can be found on:

Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-learning-curve-mishpacha/id1744827367

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5ISRvKPoVS77dZqbbDNx1e?si=RnoE0DF9RLuAbHQbYAqYWA

Here is Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz’s phenomenal talk on betting: https://youtu.be/ahvN4L-fDQQ

👉 ✬ SPONSORS OF EPISODE 110 ✬

► GOLD STAR MECHANICAL – This is a trusted HVAC company located in the Five Towns, serving Long Island, and New York City. I know because I (Eli) used them! Super service and terrific work. They do repairs, installs, and preventative maintenance for everything from rooftop units to central air systems. New preventative maintenance customers can save 10% off their first year, with custom plans and pricing based on your building, number of units, and system needs.
Mention my name when you call 516-246-5252 or email [email protected]. A really great team.
Visit https://goldstarmechanical.com/ to learn more. Enjoy!

► BITBEAN – Your custom software solution with incredible talent at a fraction of the price it used to be. Learn more at https://bitbean.link/4edg53

► COLEL CHABAD – Feeding families in Israel since 1788. Make a difference today: https://ColelChabad.org/KosherMoney
✬ Helpful Resources to Know About ✬
​ 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 on TikTok & Instagram: @koshermoneypod

Visit our BRAND NEW Website: https://www.livinglchaim.com/

Call-in Hotline: USA 605-477-2100 | UK 0333-366-0154 | Israel 079-579-5088
WhatsApp feedback: 1-914-222-5513

Kosher Money is the bi-weekly podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Eli Langer.

#KosherMoney #JewishParenting #RabbiAriSchonfeld #JewishWisdom #MoneyAndParenting #TorahPerspective #LivingLchaim #EliLanger #CampAish #KosherMoneyPodcast #JewishLife #KM