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 dee...
How Much Money Does an Orthodox Jew Make Per Year?
Making and managing money isn’t easy—especially when life throws big expenses like tuition, groceries, and student loans your way. For many Orthodox Jewish families, the question isn’t just about budgeting, but also about earning enough to meet the demands of their unique lifestyle.
In this episode, Stacey Zrihen, a seasoned financial coach, unpacks the findings from Kosher Money’s survey of over 3,000 Orthodox Jews. How much do Orthodox Jews really earn? What’s the financial reality behind the numbers? Stacey and Eli dive into the data to explore income levels, community spending habits, stress factors and more.
But it’s not all struggle—Stacey offers practical strategies for making the most of what you have. From creating a personalized budget to cutting unnecessary costs, this conversation highlights how small, intentional changes can make a big difference.
The message is clear: You’re not alone, and no matter your starting point, there’s a way to build a brighter financial future. Whether it’s managing tuition costs, navigating the emotional side of money, or figuring out how to save more, this episode will leave you inspired and empowered to take control of your finances. You got this!
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What Every Financial Beginner Needs to Know About Money
Money feels overwhelming? Tamar Snyder Chaitovsky shares tips on saving, budgeting, Roth IRAs, and the 50/30/20 rule. Learn how to plan, save, and build financial stability in this actionable episode!You can reach Tamar at https://www.tamarsnyder.com/✬ SPONSORS OF EPISODE 85 ✬ ► BITBEAN: Do you have an ambitious company? BitBean builds custom software and provides software solution consulting. (They do tremendous work.) See case studies, learn more and get in touch here: https://bitbean.link/4edg53► THE DONOR'S FUND: More people are using this banklike system for charity. With a sleek mobile app or desktop solution, you can keep all your charity giving in a single place, plus there are about a dozen additional perks. Get a free account here: https://thedonorsfund.org/koshermoney ► TWILLORY: Get $18 OFF your first purchase of comfortable clothing for today's casual professional look. Use code CHAI at https://Twillory.com/KosherMoney ► COLEL CHABAD: Please help Israel as its people need all the help they can get! Visit https://www.ColelChabad.org/KosherMoney to make a much-needed donation!00:00 Intro01:02 Who Is Tamar Snyder Chaitovsky?02:52 Parents Teaching Children About Money04:04 Financial Education for Teens08:30 Coming Up With Different Term Goals10:05 Changing the Mindset of Teens10:55 What is Budgeting14:19 Needs Vs. Wants15:20 How Much Should I Be Saving?18:00 How to Practically Budget21:21 BitBean22:51 Twillory24:07 Find What Works for YOU25:05 Children & Money26:44 Bringing a Spouse Into Money Equation30:50 Being on the Same Page as Your Spouse32:14 The Magic of Compound Interest36:30 Interest Doesn’t Have to be Overwhelming!40:52 How to Spend SMARTER43:41 You are Influenced by People Around You44:35 Colel Chabad46:01 The Donors’ Fund47:53 Make Sure to Look at All Your Bills50:25 Life Insurance for Young Adults Is So Important53:42 Health Insurance is Critical55:19 Looking at a Paystub57:30 FSA vs. HSA58:28 What to Keep in Mind When Buying House59:28 Paying Student Loans1:00:40 Know Your Money Personality1:02:23 How to Save Money on Kosher Food1:03:44 Contacting Tamar1:04:24 Living Smarter Jewish1:05:57 OutroLINKS MENTIONED:• Monarch Money - https://tinyurl.com/MonarchM25• EveryDollar - https://ter.li/5cs2h1 (In the first month of using Dave Ramsey’s app, most users cut monthly expenses by nearly 10%. Dang!)• Rocket Money - https://www.rocketmoney.com• Chase - https://tinyurl.com/ChaseApp25• Empower - https://www.empower.com/get-started• TillerHQ.com - https://www.tillerhq.com• Ally Savings Bank App - https://www.ally.com/• Get the LSJ School Curriculum: https://livingsmarterjewish.org/schools• TheProject120.org, a crucial life insurance resource ✬ Donate Tax-Deductible and Inspire Millions: Your gift of any size enables Living Lchaim to share uplifting & educational content! » https://www.livinglchaim.com/donate Need financial guidance? Get help from our friends at https://livingsmarterjewish.org/contact WhatsApp feedback to 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 personal advice.#PersonalFinance #MoneyManagement #BudgetingTips #FinancialFreedom #LivingLchaim #KosherMoney #KosherMoneyPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Does God Want You to Be Rich? A Biblical View from Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm
Does God want you to be rich? Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm takes this provocative question head-on, unraveling the Torah’s surprising insights on wealth.Hear why Abraham might be the original entrepreneur. Discover how true generational wealth isn’t just about money but about passing down unshakable values. Could the Garden of Eden hold the secret to why leaving paradise was the first step toward building an enduring legacy?Rabbi Lamm, a brilliant Torah scholar, warns of the soul’s rot when we idolize wealth and forget its true purpose: serving something greater than ourselves. This conversation will leave you rethinking what it means to truly succeed.✬ SPONSORS OF EPISODE 84 ✬► THE DONOR'S FUND: More people are using this banklike system for charity. With a sleek mobile app or desktop solution, you can keep all your charity giving in a single place, plus there are about a dozen additional perks. Get a free account here: https://thedonorsfund.org/koshermoney► TWILLORY: Get $18 OFF your first purchase of absolutely comfortable clothing for today's casual professional look. Use code CHAI at https://Twillory.com/KosherMoney► COLEL CHABAD: Please help Israel as its people need all the help they can get! Visit https://www.ColelChabad.org/KosherMoney to make a much-needed donation!RABBI DR. ARI LAMM'S LINKS:Podcast on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@GoodFaithEffort/Good Faith Effort Podcast on Audio - https://plinkhq.com/i/1536163226Rabbi Dr. Ari's X - https://x.com/AriLamm✬ Donate and Inspire Millions (Tax-Deductible): Your donation of any size to Living Lchaim enables us to share uplifting & insightful content! » https://www.livinglchaim.com/donateFollow Kosher Money for Bonus Shorts:TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@koshermoneypodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/koshermoneypodFollow Living Lchaim for More Goodies:TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livinglchaimInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/livinglchaimLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-lchaimFree Call-In-To-Listen Hotline:USA: 605-477-2100UK: 0333-366-0154ISRAEL: 079-579-5088Need financial guidance? Get help from our friends at https://LivingSmarterJewish.org/WhatsApp feedback to 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.#koshermoney #koshermoneypod #faith #finance #God #wealth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How to Invest Wisely in 2025
Financial expert Jonathan Shenkman shares practical insights on building and preserving wealth in 2025 and beyond.Whether you're just starting out, approaching retirement, or simply want to refine your investment approach, this conversation is for you.Email: [email protected] listen to his podcast: https://www.parkbridgewealth.com/podcastsHis article on how to lend $: https://tinyurl.com/How2Lend2FamYou can find @JonathanOnMoney on all your fav social networks.The book 'Psychology of Money' is on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3ZIqxXH✬ SPONSORS OF EPISODE 83 ✬► TWILLORY: Get $18 OFF your first purchase of absolutely comfortable clothing for today's casual professional look. Use code CHAI at https://Twillory.com/KosherMoney► THE DONOR'S FUND: More people are using this banklike system for charity. You can keep all your charity giving in a single place, plus there are about a dozen additional perks. Get a free account here: https://thedonorsfund.org/koshermoney► COLEL CHABAD: Please help Israel as its people need all the help they can get! Visit https://www.ColelChabad.org/KosherMoney to make a much-needed donation!✬ Donate and Inspire: Your generous donation to Living Lchaim (that’s us!) enables our network to share uplifting & insightful content! » https://www.livinglchaim.com/donateFree Listening Hotline:USA: 605-477-2100UK: 0333-366-0154ISRAEL: 079-579-5088Need financial guidance? Visit https://LivingSmarterJewish.org/WhatsApp feedback to 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Will Money Exist in the Messianic Era? Rabbi Reveals Eye-Opening Teachings
Rabbi Lawrence Hajioff is one of the world’s most knowledgeable rabbis on the coming of the Messiah, the End of Days and the Resurrection of the Dead.He shared fascinating teachings on the role of money after Moshiach’s arrival, the significance of bitcoin, and what happens after we die. Mind-blowing.Rabbi Hajioff’s book is a must-have and is currently available on Amazon here: https://a.co/d/hJx4hnOYou can find his additional books on Amazon here: https://tinyurl.com/RabbisBooksYou can watch his insightful videos here: https://www.youtube.com/user/RabbiL613To contact Rabbi Hajioff, email [email protected]✬ SPONSORS OF EPISODE 82 ✬ ► THE DONOR'S FUND: More people are using this banklike system for charity. With a sleek mobile app or desktop solution, you can keep all your charity giving in a single place, plus there are about a dozen additional perks. Get a free account here: https://thedonorsfund.org/koshermoney ► TWILLORY: Get $18 OFF your first purchase of absolutely comfortable clothing for today's casual professional look. Use code CHAI at https://Twillory.com/KosherMoney ► COLEL CHABAD: Please help Israel as its people need all the help they can get! Visit https://www.ColelChabad.org/KosherMoney to make a much-needed donation! ✬ Donate and Inspire Millions (Tax-Deductible): Your generous donation to Living Lchaim (that’s us!) enables our network to share uplifting & insightful content! » https://www.livinglchaim.com/donate Follow Kosher Money for Bonus Shorts: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@koshermoneypod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/koshermoneypod Follow Living Lchaim for More Goodies: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livinglchaim Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/livinglchaim LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-lchaim Free Call-In-To-Listen Hotline: USA: 605-477-2100 UK: 0333-366-0154 ISRAEL: 079-579-5088 Need financial guidance? Get help from our friends at https://LivingSmarterJewish.org/ WhatsApp feedback to 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. #koshermoney #KosherMoneyPod #MessianicEra #JewishWisdom #FinancialFuture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 alignment with Torah values, financial challenges are as spiritual as they are practical.
Kosher Money, an original Living Lchaim podcast, dives into the intersection of Judaism and finance. Host Eli Langer, former CNBC Social Media Producer and CEO of Harvesting Media, leads thought-provoking conversations with experts on how to navigate money matters with wisdom and faith.
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