Kosher Money

with Eli Langer

Money plays a central role in the life of an Orthodox Jew, not just practically but spiritually. From the costs of Jewish education and kosher living to the deeper meaning of earning and spending in a...

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The Private Truth About Jewish Marriage I Learned from 300 Divorces

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 — and 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 CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:53 Who Is Sarah Nissel? 02:27 Practicing Law in Los Angeles 04:10 A Decade of Experience in Family Law 04:24 What Lawyers See Behind Closed Doors 05:18 The Lack of Financial Education 05:56 When Someone First Goes to a Divorce Lawyer 07:23 Men vs. Women Divorce Misconceptions 07:42 Tips for a Healthier Marriage 11:45 Advice for Newlyweds 12:56 Improving Conflict Resolution Skills 18:28 How Frum Couples Manage Money 21:07 Why Wives Should Know the Finances 24:20 Look Good and Feel Good in Twillory 25:33 The Donors Fund: A Smarter Way to Give 27:52 Modeling Healthy Money Habits for Kids 29:34 Being Honest About Debt With Your Spouse 31:32 Understanding Your Appetite for Risk 34:33 How to Guide an Amicable Divorce 37:24 Prenups in the Orthodox Community 40:00 What Sarah Wants Her Children to Know About Prenups 41:35 When Parents Stop Financial Support 44:14 Separate Bank Accounts for Spouses 48:35 Setting Up Newlyweds for Financial Success 51:05 BitBean Brings Big Ideas to Life 51:53 Colel Chabad Feeds Families Across Israel 52:43 It Is Never Too Late to Have the Important Conversations 55:58 Starting Financial Education Earlier in Schools 59:03 Moving Forward Toward Peace 1:02:39 Amazing Resources in the Jewish Community 1:05:52 How Sarah Helps People Nationwide 1:06:23 You Do Not Need to Recreate the Wheel 1:08:01 Why Sarah Stays Away From AI 1:09:26 Sarah’s Nonprofit Work 1:09:52 Sarah’s Book Recommendations 1:12:36 The Advantages of the Jewish Community 1:14:04 Sarah’s Remarkable Yichus 1:19:26 Thanking Sarah for Joining Us 1:19:49 Outro. Episode Takeaways, Subscribe and Resources ✬ 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 more honest, practical conversations: 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 #KosherMoneyPod #JewishMarriage #FinancialWellness #MoneyTalks #TorahValues #KosherMoney #LivingLchaim #KM

12/24/2025

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How to Invest Wisely in 2026

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. 👉 ✬ SPONSORS OF EPISODE 104 ✬ ► 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 ⁠I⁠nfo@SrulySchonfeld.com 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/KosherMoney ***** • You can email Jonathan here: Jonathan@ParkBridgeWealth.com • Here's his firm's site: https://www.parkbridgewealth.com • Previous Kosher Money episode with Jonathan: https://youtu.be/b_Wlgtb1D6Y • Get Jonathan’s new book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4pNQTBR • Get his new book on his site: https://jonathanonmoney.com/ Get more @JonathanOnMoney here: • X: https://x.com/jonathanonmoney • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanonmoney • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JonathanOnMoney • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shenkman • Newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/NewsltrJS • Webinars: https://tinyurl.com/WbnrsJS • Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/AppleJSpods • Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyJS26 Articles Mentioned in Episode: • Target Date Funds: https://tinyurl.com/ForbesJS • Spending on Things VS. Experiences: https://tinyurl.com/JewishPressJS • Jonathan 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.com ⁠ • Get 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. The BRAND NEW Living Lchaim website: ⁠https://www.livinglchaim.com/⁠ Support Kosher Money's production: ⁠https://www.livinglchaim.com/donate⁠ Follow us for awesome, short clips: TikTok: @koshermoneypod Instagram: @koshermoneypod Call-in-to-listen Hotline: USA: 605-477-2100 | UK: 0333-366-0154 | Israel: 079-579-5088 WhatsApp feedback: +1 (914) 222-5513 All 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

How Jews are Cleverly Saving Over $30,000 Every Year

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, a Jewish healthshare that’s helping families get real medical care without drowning in costs. We talk about how it actually works, who it helps (and who it doesn’t), and what it means to take healthcare back into our hands. 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 OF EPISODE 103 ✬ ► TWILLORY – Premium menswear that works hard and looks even better. 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. Whether you’re in healthcare, finance, or retail, 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: info@unitedrefuahhs.org For doctors interested in being added to United Refuah’s preferred provider network, email: preferred@unitedrefuah.org Eli referenced a video of a Dr. Potter. Here is that video: https://youtu.be/tsvAatLY5s4 CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 01:01 Americans Are Spending So Much on Health Insurance 01:48 The Stats on How Much Families Are Paying 02:43 Why Health Insurance Costs Never Go Down 04:06 What a Health Share Is 05:16 Why United Refuah Started 10:06 How the Health Share Model Works 15:30 Making Sure Everyone Gets the Care They Need 17:32 Self Pay vs Insurance 19:40 Understanding the Costs 20:20 The Many Members of United Refuah Healthshare 20:50 What Happens When More People Join 23:15 Twillory 24:28 The Donors’ Fund 26:48 Incentives for Bringing in New Members 29:05 Increasing Staffing at United Refuah 29:45 What Is the Catch? 32:46 Preexisting Conditions and Family Members 34:17 Other Downsides of Healthshares 37:19 Keeping Track of Payments 39:28 Communicating with Providor 42:18 Typical Out of Pocket Costs 45:35 Determining Fair Prices 46:35 How to Protect Yourself From Overpaying 48:28 BitBean Uses AI to Help Your Business 49:16 Colel Chabad Helps Feed Thousands 51:14 Are Contributions Tax Deductible 52:10 Health Shares and Medication Costs 55:02 Pregnancy and Growing Families 58:10 Dental and Vision Sharing 01:00:30 Doctors Joining the Referred Provider Network 01:00:41 Surveying the Members 01:01:40 Gifting Memberships 01:02:08 Know Your Plan and Deductibles 01:07:47 Never Be Afraid to Ask for Discounts 01:10:10 Member Access to Telehealth 01:10:35 Reaching Out for Medications 01:11:04 Where CPAP Machines Fall 01:12:00 How United Refuah Compares to Other Healthshares 01:14:12 “We’re All In This Together” 01:15:24 Sharing Health Messages With Members 01:16:56 Making Sure Everything Is Legal 01:18:17 Dealing With Emergencies 01:19:46 Reaching Out to United Refuah 01:20:23 How R’ Katz Got Into Health Care 01:22:22 Changing Your Mindset About Others’ Medical Costs 01:23:43 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.com⁠ Get 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. New Living Lchaim website: ⁠https://www.livinglchaim.com/⁠ Support Kosher Money and help us make more inspiring episodes: ⁠https://www.livinglchaim.com/donate⁠ Follow us for awesome, short clips: TikTok: @koshermoneypod Instagram: @koshermoneypod 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. Always do your own research. #KosherMoney #JewishPodcast #UnitedRefuah #Healthshare #JewishCommunity #LivingLchaim #MoneyMatters #JewishValues #KosherLiving #JewishWisdom #HealthcareCosts #AffordableHealthcare #FaithBasedHealthcare #JewishHealth #Obamacare #PersonalFinance #FinancialFreedom #CommunityCare #FaithAndFinance #CostOfLiving #KM

The Jewish Mindset That Will Change How You See Money

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. Eli said it was one of the top five conversations he's ever had in his life. You'll see why. Explore all the links and resources mentioned in this episode below. ✬ SPONSORS OF EPISODE 102 ✬ ► 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 ⁠I⁠nfo@SrulySchonfeld.com 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. Use promo code CHAI20 at https://Twillory.com/KosherMoney for 20% off your first order. ► EVERGREEN KOSHER – Your one-stop shop for all things kosher. Now delivering to more communities than ever! Visit https://EvergreenKosher.com or email ⁠online@evergreenkosher.com⁠ ► COLEL CHABAD – Supporting families in Israel since 1788. Give today and make a real difference: https://ColelChabad.org/KosherMoney ✬ LINKS FROM EPISODE 102 ✬ Rabbi Taub’s website: ⁠https://www.soulwords.org⁠ Rabbi Taub’s YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@SoulWords Shaar HaBitachon (Gate of Trust): • YouTube Playlist: ⁠https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1he-JRtnKegzLXc4NPIQhcadCJz6s4pM⁠ • Spotify Playlist: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/45LOnt0qLpbUTx2wV6OLL⁠ Items 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/3LtaUid⁠ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 01:17 Money Is Energy 02:46 Critics Who Target Jews and Their Money 07:15 Respect Your Money 08:56 Dealing With Hateful Comments 10:01 Jews and Philanthropy 12:02 Why Money Gets a Bad Rap 14:50 Using Money to Impress Others 17:05 Rich Men and Beautiful Women Share the Same Struggles 19:45 Feel Stuck in Your Company? The Business Organizer Helps 23:08 Freshen Up Your Wardrobe at Twillory 24:33 Why Workaholic Behavior Does Not Work 31:03 Overworking Does Not Create a Bigger Vessel 32:31 Reverse Engineering Your Money 36:58 Cutting Unnecessary Workers and Codependent Relationships 40:34 Self Esteem Is Key 42:10 Identity Culture in America 43:32 When the Wealthy Become Poor 44:47 Evergreen Makes Kosher Easy 46:53 Colel Chabad Helps Feed Thousands of Families 48:07 What Will Exist in the Messianic Era 51:40 Money Will Mean Something Else in the Future 53:55 The Jewish Attitude Toward Money 56:16 A World Without Corruption 58:23 Rabbi Taub’s Book Recommendations 01:01:20 Rabbi Taub’s Credentials and Platform 01:03:28 Rabbi Taub Helps People Live With Clarity 01:03:35 Rabbi Taub’s Website 01:04:43 The Rebbe’s Letter 01:07:16 The More You Give the More You Get 01:09:44 The Neglected Demographic 01:11:18 Fundraising Smartly 01:14:50 Your Spiritual Sense of Self 01:16:53 Outro: Lessons to Take + Giveaway + Money Message ✬ 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.com⁠ Get 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. Living Lchaim is proud to share our brand new website with loads of goodies: ⁠https://www.livinglchaim.com/⁠ Support Kosher Money and help us make more inspiring episodes: ⁠https://www.livinglchaim.com/donate⁠ Follow us for awesome, short clips: TikTok: @koshermoneypod Instagram: @koshermoneypod 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. Always do your own research. #KosherMoney #JewishPodcast #FaithAndFinance #RabbiShaisTaub #JewishWisdom #SpiritualWealth #MoneyAndMeaning #JewishCommunity #LivingLchaim #MoneyMatters #TrustInGod #JewishFaith #KosherLiving #MindfulMoney #SpiritualSuccess #GivingAndGratitude #MoneyMindset #BiblicalFinance #JewishPhilanthropy #KosherBusiness #JewishValues #km