The Truth About Jewish Home Buying

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 #KosherMoney #RabbiEliezerGewertzman #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]: [email protected] 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-wordsCheck 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: @koshermoneypodVisit our website: https://www.livinglchaim.com/Call-in Hotline: USA 605-477-2100 | UK 0333-366-0154 | Israel 079-579-5088WhatsApp feedback: 1-914-222-5513Hosted 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/id1744827367Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5ISRvKPoVS77dZqbbDNx1e?si=RnoE0DF9RLuAbHQbYAqYWAHere 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: @koshermoneypodVisit our BRAND NEW Website: https://www.livinglchaim.com/Call-in Hotline: USA 605-477-2100 | UK 0333-366-0154 | Israel 079-579-5088WhatsApp feedback: 1-914-222-5513Kosher 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

What really determines how much money you make?In this wide-ranging and refreshingly honest conversation, Rabbi Reuven Feinstein shares deeply practical Torah insights on livelihood, wealth, hustle culture, Shabbos spending, charity, and the balance between hishtadlus (effort) and bitachon (trust).From growing up with very little, to teaching on a modest salary, to discussing billionaires and million-dollar questions — Rabbi Feinstein challenges the way we think about money. Is working harder the answer? Is wealth a blessing or a test? How much hishtadlus is too much? And does YOUR money even belong to YOU?Along the way, he shares personal stories about Rav Moshe Feinstein, America's leading Rabbi in the previous generation, business ethics, secular education, living within your means, and why Shabbos expenses “don’t count.”I'm so thankful to Hashem that I experienced this conversation. Thank you to Avi Feinstein for making it happen.👉 ✬ SPONSORS OF EPISODE 109 ✬ ► NQGRG – Halachic estate planning made simple. Protect your family, legally and according to Torah law. Visit https://NQGRG.com or email Shlomo at [email protected] - it's peace of mind! ► BITBEAN – Turn big ideas into scalable, AI-powered software. Learn more at https://bitbean.link/4edg53 ► COLEL CHABAD – Feeding families in Israel since 1788. Make a difference today: https://ColelChabad.org/KosherMoney✬ 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 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: 1-914-222-5513Kosher Money is the bi-weekly podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Eli Langer.#KosherMoney #JewishWisdom #TorahInsights #RabbiMosheFeinstein #MosheFeinstein #RabbiReuvenFeinstein #StatenIsland #LowerEastSide #JewishRussia #moneytalks #wealth #LivingLchaim #EliLanger #KM

This is one of those episodes that just keeps getting better as it goes. Our guest this week is a Cleveland-based entrepreneurial dentist who is as kind as he is impressive. He invited us into his home to share deep wisdom on wealth, health, and raising a family, culminating in a masterclass on how the '1%' actually get things done. Dr. Louis Malcmacher is a world-renowned educator, businessman, and a true chessed machine. Enjoy!(My thanks to David Wester for the video and audio of this episode and to Chaikel Kaufman and friends for facilitating it!)👉 ✬ SPONSORS OF EPISODE 108 ✬ ► NQGRG – Halachic estate planning made simple. Protect your family, legally and according to Torah law. Visit https://NQGRG.com or email Shlomo at [email protected] - it's peace of mind! ► BITBEAN – Turn big ideas into scalable, AI-powered software. Learn more at https://bitbean.link/4edg53► COLEL CHABAD – Feeding families in Israel since 1788. Make a difference today: https://ColelChabad.org/KosherMoney✬ 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/ CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro00:40 Growing Up in Cleveland02:10 Going to Public School03:40 Becoming More Orthodox04:45 His Father’s Shoe Store05:20 The First Job05:57 Other Early Jobs06:27 Learning From Every Experience07:29 Going Into Dentistry08:57 Starting His First Practice10:26 Leveling Up and Taking Risk14:27 Reliable Halachic Planning at NQGRG17:34 His Biggest Mistake18:25 Taking Risks in Dentistry19:34 The Opportunity with Ancillary Revenue22:12 Staying Within the Industry24:21 Having Tough Conversations27:13 A Message to Educators28:58 BitBean Takes Your Big Ideas and Brings Them to Life29:45 Living in a Materialistic World35:10 The Costs of Living in Different Places38:24 Being Involved in Community Work and Finding Time41:57 Colel Chabad Feeds Thousands of Families in Israel42:48 The Legacy of Mendy Klein46:18 Working Your Way Up to Success48:00 Children With Different Labels Can Achieve Success49:26 Brush Your Teeth!50:08 We Do Not Take Care of Ourselves52:34 Get Things Done59:02 The Many Talents of the Jewish Nation59:29 Thank You Dr. Malcmacher1:01:10 Outro: Takeaways, Sponsors and Giveaway AnnouncementFollow 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: 1-914-222-5513Kosher Money is the bi-weekly podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Eli Langer.#KosherMoney #JewishWisdom #TorahInsights #Cleveland #Dentists #Malzmacher #Ohio #Advice #MendyKlein #LivingLchaim #KM

This episode of Kosher Money is unlike anything you’ve ever seen.For the first time ever, our guest, Reb Binyomin Gringras, speaks publicly about the inner secrets uncovered after years of scouring hundreds of little known seforim and speaking with thousands of Torah giants and hidden tzaddikim.Reb Binyomin dives deep into the mysterious world of segulos — ancient Jewish customs believed to bring blessing and success. He shares which ones are real and which are made up. We cover segulos for wealth, children, health, lost items, and much more — plus the power of visiting a tzaddik’s kever and what to daven for there.He also reveals the story of a 19th-century tzaddik who died young but left behind a spiritual masterpiece — a book now being rediscovered that shares practical life advice with profound insights.By the end, you’ll hear stories that will leave your jaw on the floor.Contact: [email protected]​ Inside Their Homes book: https://amzn.to/45i0bhH​Artscroll’s Pele Yoeitz (Volume 1): https://amzn.to/4sNGDvGArtscroll’s Pele Yoeitz (Volume 2): https://amzn.to/4baKAEnArtscroll’s Pele Yoeitz (Volume 3): https://amzn.to/4bIv030​CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro01:53 Who to Go to for Advice07:24 People Paying Big Bucks for Frauds10:10 How to Find Authentic People to Get Help From13:24 Verifying Where the Money Is Going16:19 Giving When You Don’t Want to Give19:25 All About the Ayin Hara Bracelet21:02 NQGRG23:24 Why People Go to Mystics25:44 What Is a Segulah?28:58 When to and Not to Do a Segulah30:05 Never Do One You Regret33:12 The Segulah Book35:00 Little-Known Segulahs38:57 Segulah for Wealth39:40 The Same Segulah Doesn’t Work for Everyone41:32 Discussing Segulahs with Rav Chaim Kanievsky43:23 The Bonus App45:31 Segulah for a Deal to Go Well48:28 Making Deals with God52:05 Giving Tzedakah for a Segulah54:55 The Power of Praying by Graves58:03 The Hostages Praying at the Pele Yoeitz1:01:55 Colel Chabad 1:02:48 Who Was the Pele Yoeitz?1:04:33 The Special Book of the Pele Yoeitz1:08:48 Learning from the Holy Tzadikim1:10:23 The Revitalization of Certain Tzadikim1:12:46 What Is an Ayin Hara?1:16:13 How an Ayin Hara Works1:19:23 Be Careful with What You Share1:22:03 What to Do if You Think You Have an Ayin Hara1:25:50 Checking Your Mezuzos & Tefillin1:28:23 Contact Rav Binyomin1:28:41 Rav Binyomin’s Book1:29:22 Give to Places You Feel Comfortable With1:29:50 Making Tzedakah and Business Align1:31:46 Halachos Regarding Deals1:32:16 Going to the Pele Yoeitz’s Grave Near the Black Sea1:33:33 Honoring the Hostages with His Sefer1:35:50 Outro: Takeaways, Sponsors, and Giveaway👉 ✬ SPONSORS OF EPISODE 107 ✬ ► BONUS APP – Save money on kosher groceries without clipping coupons. Shop, scan, and get cash back. Download now at https://itsbonustime.com/redirect-to-store.html ► NQGRG – Halachic estate planning made simple. Protect your family, legally and according to Torah law. Visit https://NQGRG.com or email Shlomo at [email protected] - it's peace of mind! ► COLEL CHABAD – Feeding families in Israel since 1788. Make a difference today: https://ColelChabad.org/KosherMoney✬ Helpful Resources✬ Hachzek.com helps you incorporate the study of Mussar into your daily life: https://www.hachzek.com/​ Living Smarter Jewish is free financial coaching: 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: 1-914-222-5513Kosher Money is the bi-weekly podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Eli Langer.#KosherMoney #JewishWisdom #FaithAndReason  #JewishTradition #PeleYoetz  #RabbiBinyominGreengras #LivingLchaim #KM

At 24 years old, Dave Katz has already learned lessons about money that many people only discover decades later.In this honest and refreshing conversation, he opens up about success, spending, and what it really means to live with intention.From building a fast-growing business to confronting the emotions behind money, Dave shares how he learned to slow down, budget, and focus on what matters.This conversation hits home on awareness, growth, and the power of being honest with yourself.Contact: [email protected] can be found at https://www.prospr.fit or [email protected]👉 ✬ SPONSORS OF EPISODE 106 ✬► BONUS APP – Save money on kosher groceries without clipping coupons. Shop, scan, and get cash back. Download now at https://itsbonustime.com/redirect-to-store.html► NQGRG – Halachic estate planning made simple. Protect your family, legally and according to Torah law. Visit https://NQGRG.com or email Shlomo at [email protected] - it's peace of mind!► BITBEAN – Turn big ideas into scalable, AI-powered software. Learn more at https://bitbean.link/4edg53► COLEL CHABAD – Feeding families in Israel since 1788. Make a difference today: https://ColelChabad.org/KosherMoney✬ 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 on TikTok & Instagram: @koshermoneypodVisit our BRAND NEW Website: https://www.livinglchaim.com/Call-in Hotline: USA 605-477-2100 | UK 0333-366-0154 | Israel 079-579-5088WhatsApp feedback: 1-914-222-5513Kosher Money is the bi-weekly podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Eli Langer.#KosherMoneyPod #DaveKatz #JewishBusiness #Entrepreneurship #FinancialSuccess #PersonalGrowth #KosherMoney #LivingLchaim #KM

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?We sat down with Sarah Nissel, attorney, Pepperdine law professor, and Executive Director of the Jewish Divorce Assistance Center of LA.After mediating 300+ divorces, she shares what really makes or breaks relationships when it comes to money, how to communicate without shame, handle conflict, and build marriages that actually last.👉 ✬ SPONSORS OF EPISODE 105 ✬► TWILLORY – Premium menswear that looks sharp and feels even better. End-of-year savings live now at https://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 https://bitbean.link/4edg53► COLEL CHABAD – Feeding families in Israel since 1788. Make a difference today: https://ColelChabad.org/KosherMoneyCHAPTERS:00:00 Intro01:53 Who Is Sarah Nissel?02:27 Practicing Law in Los Angeles04:10 A Decade of Experience in Family Law04:24 What Lawyers See Behind Closed Doors05:18 The Lack of Financial Education05:56 When One First Goes to a Divorce Lawyer07:23 Men vs. Women Divorce Misconceptions07:42 Tips for a Healthier Marriage11:45 Advice for Newlyweds12:56 Improving Conflict Resolution Skills18:28 How Frum Couples Manage Money21:07 Why Wives Should Know the Finances24:20 Twillory25:33 The Donors Fund27:52 Modeling Healthy Money Habits29:34 Being Honest About Debt With Your Spouse31:32 Understanding Your Appetite for Risk34:33 How to Guide an Amicable Divorce37:24 Prenups in the Orthodox Community40:00 What Sarah Wants Her Children to Know41:35 When Parents Stop Financial Support44:14 Separate Bank Accounts48:35 Setting Up Newlyweds for Financial Success51:05 BitBean51:53 Colel Chabad52:43 It Is Never Too Late55:58 Starting Financial Education Earlier59:03 Moving Forward Toward Peace1:02:39 Amazing Jewish Resources1:05:52 How Sarah Helps People1:06:23 You Do Not Need to Recreate the Wheel1:08:01 Why Sarah Stays Away From AI1:09:26 Sarah’s Nonprofit Work1:09:52 Sarah’s Book Recommendations1:12:36 The Advantages of the Jewish Community1:14:04 Sarah’s Remarkable Yichus1:19:26 Thanking Sarah for Joining Us1:19:49 Outro​ Learn more about Sarah’s organization: https://www.jdacla.org/​ One of Sarah's favorite books, The Anxious Generation: https://amzn.to/4qnGOv✬ 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: 1-914-222-5513Kosher Money is the bi-weekly podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Eli Langer.#KosherMoneyPod #JewishMarriage #FinancialWellness #MoneyTalks #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: https://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.Kosher Money is the bi-weekly podcast from Living Lchaim, hosted by Eli Langer.#KosherMoneyPod #Investing #JewishWisdom #FinancialFuture #KosherMoney #KM