Jewish Money Matters

B”H Today we’re getting rid of uncertainty, lack of confidence, and underpricing. Sound familiar? These might be exactly the limitations you’re trying to break free from this time of year. Well, my guest is here to help. Joining me today is Miriam Schulman, and she says you don’t need to be cheaper—you need to be reassuringly expensive. Creatives, this one’s for you… although honestly, these lessons apply across the board. Miriam is a luxury-market messaging and pricing strategist for creative entrepreneurs. She’s the author of Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity and host of The Inspiration Place podcast. She’s been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Igniting Creativity, and Where Women Create. Miriam helps creative entrepreneurs position their work as premium—what she calls “reassuringly expensive”—so they attract clients who value taste, certainty, and execution, not discounts. Today we break down what’s really holding you back from charging more, how to step into certainty, and what it takes to become—yes—reassuringly expensive. Here’s Miriam Schulman.   The post 461: Be Reassuringly Expensive: How to Price, Sell, and Build Confidence as a Creative appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H Today on Jewish Money Matters, Host Yael Trusch answers listener’s questions on: Investing on the growth of your side hustle when the reason you started it was to pay down debt – how do you do that without risking getting into more debt? A yeshiva student has twelve thousand dollars invested in Real Estate and fifteen thousand dollars sitting in a bank account and wants to know what to do with that cash. Finally, a listener is really skeptical about Trump accounts. What are they? And are they all they’re hyped up to be? The post 460: Ask Yael: Are Trump Accounts All They’re Hyped Up to Be appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H We’re challenging some communal norms today on Jewish Money Matters. Stay with me, because this conversation may be uncomfortable in the best possible way. My guest today is Rabbi Moshe Bane, president emeritus of the Orthodox Union. Rabbi Bane is also a retired senior partner at the international law firm of Ropes & Gray where he headed its department of Corporate Restructuring. Rabbi Bane has lectured and written extensively on issues relating to the American Jewish community, and was a co-founding editor of the journal, Klal Perspectives. In this episode, we talk about why the problem isn’t always the strategy—it might be the objective. And of course we relate that to money. Rabbi Bane shares insights from his popular Yeshiva University course, Designing Your Jewish Life, including the pursuit of wealth versus the pursuit of lifestyle, the “glory of failure,” and the money conversations husbands and wives need to be having. This is one insightful episode. Here’s Rabbi Moshe Bane. The post 459: Designing Your Jewish Life with Rabbi Moshe Bane appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H Today, you’ll hear what happens when a successful financial professional is helping others build wealth… while secretly drowning in debt and avoiding his own bill collectors. Yes — that’s part of my guest’s story. In this deeply honest and eye-opening conversation, financial trainer Avraham Byers shares his personal journey — from credit card chaos and financial avoidance to clarity, responsibility, and financial confidence. And in an unexpected plot twist, Avraham shares how choosing Judaism, despite his Catholic upbringing, reshaped not just his faith, but how he related to money. We explore why traditional budgeting often fails, how emotional and spiritual emptiness shows up in spending, and why true financial change begins inside — not in a spreadsheet. Avraham also introduces what he calls the “Magic Number,” his system for finally knowing how much you can actually spend. He explains why couples fight about money even when the numbers make sense, and shares how bitachon, responsibility, and values-based decision-making can transform not just your finances — but your life. Here’s Avraham Byers. The post 458: From Financial Shame to Financial Strength with Avraham Byers appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H Today’s episode is with Emily Guy Birken — Plutus Award–winning financial writer, author of five personal finance books, and a longtime friend of the show. Emily is back with a story you need to hear. If you’ve followed Emily’s work — from The 5 Years Before You Retire to End Financial Stress Now — you know she makes complex financial topics feel clear, relatable, even comforting. She’s written for AARP, Fast Company, Yahoo Finance… and she’s been helping readers make smart money decisions for over a decade. But today, Emily’s not here to talk about retirement, Social Security, or gamification. Today, she’s here to share something far more personal — and honestly, shocking. Because despite being raised by a financial planner… despite knowing estate planning backwards and forwards… despite doing everything “right”… Emily lived through a $5.5 million inheritance nightmare that will make you rethink how you set up your own estate plan. What went wrong, how it could’ve been prevented, and the lessons we all need to hear — that’s what this conversation is about. Here’s Emily Guy Birken. You can find Emily at emilyguybirken.com and all of her books on Amazon or anywhere books are sold.   The post 457: The $5.5 Million Inheritance Theft You Need to Know About with Emily Guy Birken appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H If you’re married — or if you ever plan to be, which I hope you do — today’s conversation is a must-listen. I’m in conversation with Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier of Lakewood, New Jersey — author of Ten Really Dumb Mistakes That Very Smart Couples Make. You might know Rabbi Shafier already from TheShmuz.com, or from some of his books. Today we bring you an incredibly practical, eye-opening conversation. Here’s something you’ve asked many times and Rabbi Shafier addresses head on: Whose responsibility is it to provide financially for the family? And what about when the husband is in kollel? Rabbi Shafier also boils the 10 Really Dumb Mistakes that very smart couples make down to just two. And trust me, you’ve probably made them. We get into the one thing that causes every single fight in marriage. Spoiler: it’s not money. The three pillars of a successful marriage. The two most important words in marriage. And ladies, the one thing that will absolutely shatter your husband. (So you can avoid it!) We discuss the role of financial provision and the role of managing the finances — and who should really be doing what. The answer may surprise you. And if you want to improve communication with your spouse, Rabbi Shafier gives you the exact question to ask yourself before you speak — plus the acronym that will transform your shalom bayit (and honestly, every relationship in your life). Here’s Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier.   The post 456: The 2 Dumb Mistakes Smart Couples Make, & Why Money Isn’t the Problem with Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H Is Astrology part of Judaism? Are we allowed to use it? If so, how do we use it? In today’s conversation we explore: What is kosher astrology, and of course, what isn’t it? How can you use it to maximize your potential, and live a life of real alignment with your soul’s mission? And of course — that leads us right into our money — can kosher astrology tell you how much money you or your business is going to make? No. But, don’t give up on me just yet, because what astrology can do for you, is going to be so much more valuable; and might actually give you the push to unleash your earnings potential. Rabbi Yitzchok Pinkesz is the Author of Kosher Astrology: A Jewish Guide to Celestial Wisdom. Rabbi Pinkesz is a Torah-observant astrologer who has been practicing astrology in accordance with the Torah for over 15 years. His fascination with personal transformation led to extensive research in Jewish philosophy, psychology, and astrology. Buckle up because the topic of this conversation is on the one hand really out there, and on the other hand it can be something that really grounds us. So if you’re going through a time where you feel like you’re all over the place, or you’re stumbling, or feeling like you’re fumbling in the dark, or you’re being really challenged in a particular way, I think you will find this conversation really comforting. I never imagined saying those words about astrology. But, alas here we are. Here’s Rabbi Yitzchok Pinkesz. You can find the book on Amazon or on his website kosherastro.com where you can also learn more, and even sign up for a Birth Chart Reading. The post 455: Kosher Astrology on Mazel, Mission & Money with Rabbi Yitzchok Pinkesz appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H Download the Mindful Spending Plan at yaeltrusch.com/msp Download the 10-Day Marriage Reset at offers.yaeltrusch.com/reset This week Yael Trusch will help listeners with the following questions on Ask Yael: How to make her husband feel like the provider when he’s learning in kollel full time and she’s the one earning the money. A listener is single and earning money but seems to be spending more than she feels she should. She’s feeling guilty about not having more saved up or invested. Another listener has the skill sets to bring in more money to her household, but is feeling torn about doing so. Should she? How should she think about this? The post 454: Ask Yael: I’m single and all my money is going on milkshakes and vacations! appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H This episode is brought to you by The Zionista Project. Check out the collection and join the community of proud zionistas at thezionistaproject.org. Today I’m joined by Rabbi Zalman Duchman, Executive Director of Colel Chabad. We’re talking about tzedakah and the many ways in which Colel Chabad has revolutionized tzedakah, including bringing the tzedakah pushka to your pocket through the MyPushka App. We speak about the origins of Colel Chabad and the tzedakah that Colel Chabad provides in the Land of Israel. Colel Chabad is the oldest continuously operating tzedakah organization in Eretz Israel. You won’t only learn about Colel Chabad and its activities, but you’ll learn about tzedakah itself. Rabbi Duchman shares some beautiful insights from the book of Tanya and from the different Chabad Rebbes that I hope will have a positive impact on your relationship with money, infuse your tzedakah with meaning, and with a sense of urgency. Stay tuned for a fun fact regarding what’s become a Jewish household staple, the pushkah. And of course, I truly hope that after listening to this interview, you download the MyPushkah app immediately on your phone and make use of it on a daily basis, as you’ll hear today about the power of continuous giving. To download the My Pushkah App, request a pushkah for your home or office, donate to Colel Chabad, and learn more head over to colelchabad.org The post 453: Revolutionizing Tzedaka with Rabbi Zalman Duchman Executive Director of Colel Chabad appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H This episode is brought to you by The Zionista Project. Check out the collection and join the community of proud zionistas at thezionistaproject.org. Today on Ask Yael, Jewish Money Matters Host Yael Trusch answers a listener whose getting stressed about her husband’s financial stress. Another listener heard that there are tax benefits to saving for kids’ weddings through custodial investment accounts. Is that the best way for her to save for her kids weddings? Sign up for the Ten Day Marriage Reset HERE. Sign up for The Art of The Money Date HERE. The post 452: Ask Yael: Should I use a custodial investment account to save for my kids’ weddings? appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H This episode is brought to you by The Zionista Project. Check out the collection and join the community of proud zionistas at thezionistaproject.org. David is the author of two books: I Never Met The Rebbe Many Times and David’s Harp. He’s a renowned speaker, rabbi, publisher, journalist, author, musician, and filmmaker. Today you’ll hear how his interview with former Dean of the Washington Press Corp Helen Thomas changed his life, well, and hers – as it revealed her antisemitism and led to the demise of her 60 year career in journalism. Stay tuned for that story. This conversation is packed with life lessons as David shares pieces of his journey towards Jewish observance, leaving his role as a Conservative Rabbi, not only to become fully immersed in Torah but in the world of business. This is a perfect conversation to get us into the “mundane” of Cheshvan with gusto and zest. Here’s the wise David Nesenoff. The post 451: David Nesenoff, Author of I Never Met the Rebbe Many Times (Replay) appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H This episode is brought to you by The Zionista Project. Check out the collection and join the community of proud zionistas at thezionistaproject.org. Today on Ask Yael, Jewish Money Matters Host Yael Trusch answers a listener whose husband doesn’t like her to interfere in the financial affairs of the household. Another listener is wondering how to regain respect for her husband if she’s lost it because he’s not driven to provide. Yael also answers to a listener who’s never had a money conversation with her husband, and to one who is resentful that her husband took a full time job and has less time to learn Torah. Sign up for the Ten Day Marriage Reset HERE. Sign up for The Art of The Money Date HERE. The post 450: Ask Yael — Interference, Respect and Resentment appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H This episode is brought to you by The Zionista Project. Check out the collection and join the community of proud zionistas at thezionistaproject.org. You’re not going to believe what I’ve dug from the archives for you. My very first interview with visual artist Yaeli Vogel, back in May of 2019. It was episode 97 on this show. You heard Yaeli Vogel recently on the show, and today you get to hear a lot more about the early days of her career as an artist – how she got started, G-d closing a door on her in order to open another one, the risk taking leap of faith, the resourcefulness, grit, and the unwavering support of her husband. So many lessons in entrepreneurship, pursuing your talents, getting things done, and more in this episode. And wait till you hear how she sold a painting to Ivanka Trump while she was in the White House. Here’s Yaeli Vogel. The post 449: The Beginnings of Yaeli Vogel Art (Encore) appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H This episode is brought to you by The Zionista Project. Check out the collection and join the community of proud zionistas at thezionistaproject.org. Get Yael’s 10-Day Marriage Reset HERE. In this episode of Ask Yael, Jewish Money Matters Podcast Host, Yael Trusch answers a listener who’s looking for her opinion on bitcoin. Also, a listener is concerned about a husband wanting the wife to work and make money. But at the same time, he doesn’t want her to have a say in the financial decisions, management of the money. Get The Art of The Money Date HERE     The post 448: Ask Yael — He wants her to work and make money, but not to have a say on financial decisions appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H This episode is brought to you by The Zionista Project. Check out the collection and join the community of proud zionistas at thezionistaproject.org. Learn to uncover your money stories and get on the same page about money with Yael’s New Course: The Art of The Money Date HERE. Today on Jewish Money Matters, we explore a topic that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: financial trauma. What is it? How does it get passed down from generation to generation? And most importantly — how can we rewrite the script so that we can thrive, not just survive, financially and emotionally? To guide us, I have with me Dr. Edith Shiro, clinical psychologist, co-founder of the Trauma and Resilience Center, and author of the powerful book The Unexpected Gift of Trauma: The Path to Post-Traumatic Growth. Dr. Shiro has spent over 25 years helping individuals and families heal from trauma and grow stronger through it. In our conversation we unpack the hidden money beliefs many of us inherited, how trauma can shape our financial behavior in surprising ways, and how the very experiences that shook us can ultimately become the catalyst for growth, abundance, and healing. The post 447: Our Money Stories & The Unexpected Gift of Trauma with Dr. Edith Shiro appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H Today we’re diving into a thrilling story – one of ambition, bold moves, devastating setbacks, and ultimately, profound lessons about wealth, faith, and what really matters. My guest is Rabbi Irwin Katsof, former fundraiser for Aish HaTorah, now investor, entrepreneur, and president of Trademissions.org. He’s also the author of several books, including the one we’ll be talking about today, Living Dangerously: My Struggle to Get Rich Without Losing My Soul. Rabbi Katsof shares with raw honesty what it was like to leave behind a wildly successful 20 plus-year career in Jewish outreach to try to “make it big” on Wall Street. We talk about the allure of wealth, the mistakes that led to overextension, the tension between ambition and faith, and the moments of humility that brought him back to center. We also touch on the lessons of bitachon, the impact of upbringing on our money stories, the dangers of chasing status symbols, and ultimately, what it really means to live a life of meaning, connection, and success. This one is vulnerable, relatable, and full of wisdom for anyone who’s ever wrestled with money, ambition, and purpose – frankly for all of us. Here’s Rabbi Irwin Katsof.   The post 446: The Struggle to Get Rich Without Losing Your Soul with Rabbi Irwin Katsof appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H What would you do if you weren’t afraid? Ever asked yourself that question. My guest today had a unique relationship with fear – it was her most familiar feeling. She was wired from an early age to be fearful of … well everything. After years of searching, she learned to replace fear with faith, with purpose. My guest today is the one and only Michal Oshman, author of What Would You Do If You Weren’t Afraid: Creating a Meaningful Life in Uncertain Times. She started her career as an officer in the Israeli army, became the Head of Company Culture at TikTok and an International Leadership Development Executive at Facebook. She is a TEDx speaker and believes in ‘replacing fear with purpose.’ Michal and I talk about her journey with fear, and what she found in Judaism that – after a long search in many other disciplines – actually helped her replace her fears with purpose. If you’ve been afraid of entrepreneurship, of asking for money, of going on your own, or plain afraid of making money – perhaps that means asking for a raise at work – listen carefully to Michal’s advice. If you’re looking for a job, or doing a job that pays you more, but doesn’t feel in alignment with your mission… or, if you’re struggling with motherhood and career, please pay attention. We talk about all those things. Michal has great advice for those starting in their careers, as well as for those of us already in the thick of it. But we don’t just talk about careers and making a livelihood, we also talk about the way she grew up as it relates to money. You know I like going there. This is a very open, vulnerable and I hope relatable conversation. Michal is approachable, honest and I know you’re going to love her. Here’s the wise and beautiful Michal Oshman. Get the book What Would You Do If You Weren’t Afraid HERE. Download Yael’s 10-Day Marriage Reset HERE. The post 445: From Fear to Faith with Michal Oshman, Author of What Would You Do If you Weren’t Afraid appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H Download Yael’s Free Debt Repayment Tracker HERE Today on Jewish Money Matters, Yael answers listener’s question on: Taking a loan against a 401K, or refinancing one’s home to tackle$115,000 in credit card debt. Is Maaser paid from before or after taxes? And, can one use Maaser funds to pay for daughters’ Jewish education?   The post 444: Ask Yael — Can I use Maaser funds to pay for my daughter’s Jewish education? appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H We’re just coming out of Tisha B’Av, when we mourned for the Temple. Today, we can shift from mourning to yearning — to anticipation, to active participation in the rebuilding of said Temple and in Moshiach’s coming. And to help us step fully into that mindset, I’m joined by Rabbi Lawrence Hajioff, author of The Future: A Guide to the Jewish Messiah, Israel, and the End of Days. Rabbi Hajioff is going to pull back the curtain and take us deep into one of the most fundamental – yet surprisingly overlooked – topics in Judaism: Moshiach. Rabbi Hajioff, is a full time faculty member of Stern College for Women at Yeshiva University. His very popular credited courses include courses on Jewish Philosophy, Mashiach, Jewish holidays, Shabbat and many others. He received the “Professor of the Year” award in Judaic Studies from the senior year students at Stern. He’s also the best selling author of two other books: Jew Got Questions and Will Jew Marry Me? Today, we’ll explore what Moshiach really means – not just for the Jewish people, but for the entire world – the signs we might already be seeing, and most importantly, how we can be active participants in bringing this era closer. And if you’re wondering where your money fits into all of this… stay tuned. There is a lot you can do with your financial resources to help make this reality happen. Remember: Moshiach arrives in this physical world. Before you, G-d forbid, reject materiality, listen closely – you might find that you don’t need to give up what you have right now… except, maybe a mindset… The post 443: Moshiach Is Not a Fringe Topic with Rabbi Lawrence Hajioff appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H Download Yael’s Mindful Spending Plan at yaeltrusch.com/msp Today on Ask Yael, a listener asks what are the top 5 things Yael would want high school kids to know as they start making money and soon head out into the adult world. Also, Yael answers a listener who wants to know how to teach teenage kids to manage money when going out with friends. Plus, what is an adult sibling’s role when it comes to another adult sibling who is being financially irresponsible? The post 442: Ask Yael — Top 5 Things To Teach Your High School Child About Money appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H Check out income eligibility per state HERE. Stay up to date on everything regarding the federal scholarship tax credit by visiting https://agudah.org/schoolchoice Yael Trusch is in conversation with Rabbi A.D. Motzen, National Director of Government Affairs for Agudath Israel of America, and Rabbi Shlomo Soroka, Director of Government Affairs for Agudath Israel of Illinois. They are discussing the newly permanent $1,700 federal scholarship tax credit that you quite literally can’t afford to ignore. You may have heard that the “Big Beautiful Bill” signed by President Trump on July 4th included a historic provision: a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit for taxpayers who donate to educational scholarship granting organizations. What does this mean for you? Whether you already have children in Jewish day school or have been dreaming of giving them a Jewish education but found the cost out of reach — this episode is for you. We’re breaking down how this tax credit can dramatically reduce tuition, not just for your family, but for thousands of others — at no cost to the donor. In today’s conversation: What this federal tax credit is and isn’t Who qualifies (spoiler: probably you — even if you’ve never qualified for financial aid before) How schools and parents can work together to make this a success And why this moment marks a paradigm shift in Jewish education funding If you’ve been skeptical or confused, I think you’ll walk away inspired, informed, and deeply grateful — to our guests, to the advocates who made this happen… and ultimately, to the One orchestrating it all from above. This is a tax conversation you’ll actually be glad you tuned into. The post 441: Game Changer for Jewish Education — The $1,700 Federal Tax Credit You Can’t Afford to Ignore appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H Join Yael inside her weekly newsletter at yaeltrusch.com/newsletter In this episode of Ask Yael, Jewish Money Matters Podcast Host Yael Trusch responds to a listener who wants to know how to deal with her resentment she feels towards giving because her husband is a “big” giver. Another listener wants to know how to let her husband “lead” when she feels “forced” to work by the financial situation, even when it’s stressful and too much for her. And finally, a woman wants to know how to deal with the monthly deficit. That is their expenses are much higher than their income. The post 440: Ask Yael — Resenting charity because husband gives a lot of money away appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H In this episode of Ask Yael on Jewish Money Matters, Yael answers a listener who wants to understand if trust in G-d causes G-d’s abundance to flow, then how come there are people who don’t trust in G-d and have tremendous abundance? Also, what are the best free budgeting apps? And where do I invest my kids’ money? Tune in for a very comprehensive episode on all of these topics. Download Yael’s Mindful Spending Plan at yaeltrusch.com/msp Sign up for the Career Path Summit for Free at https://careerpathsummit.com   The post 439: Ask Yael — Where Should I Invest My Kids’ Money? appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H Jamie Geller, Chief Communications Officer at Aish Global, joins Jewish Money Matters for a beautiful conversation that balances the practical and the spiritual. We delved into Jamie’s current role, financial challenges she’s faced, and the things she’s done that have helped her through them. We also talked about the masculine and feminine energy in a marriage and the risk of women taking on too much of a masculine energy, pushing men to take on a more feminine role and vice versa. Of course, we spoke about the number one way to combat antisemitism and the need to put more dollars into it. Here’s Jamie Geller. The post 438: Jamie Geller, Chief Communications Officer at Aish Global appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H Comedian and activist Esther Lev shares her inspiring journey of using humor to uplift her community, herself and more recently, even confront antisemitism. Esther Lev is a rising comedy star in Costa Rica, and the antisemitism in her home country is giving her the push to spread her wings outwards. How did she get started in comedy? How does she monetize it? What were some of the money lessons she learned growing up? From personal stories, all sprinkled with a heavy dose of humor, to the importance of spreading light through laughter, Esther reminds us how resilience and comedy can go hand in hand even in the darkest times. Here’s Esther Lev. The post 437: Laughing Through Adversity with Esther Lev appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H This week on Jewish Money Matter’s Ask Yael, Yael tackles the mix up of the feminine and masculine energies that happens when women are carrying the financial burden of supporting their households, one that G-d assigned to men. Yael also addresses factoring financial considerations when deciding to have more children, or not. Watch Yael & Matt’s life story HERE. Listen to Yael on the Wealth of Wellbeing HERE. Listen to Yael on having more children and financial considerations HERE. Read the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s perspective on family planning HERE. The post 436: Ask Yael — Women carrying the home’s financial burden & having children vs fiscal responsibility appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H I’m in conversation with CEO of Gelt Financial, Jack Miller. Gelt Financial has been a non-bank lender helping real estate investors with their capital needs since 1989. How and why did Jack start Gelt Financial? Who does he credit for his business success? We talk about pivots, challenges, tips to deal with stressors in your life, as well as inspiration to go after a means of livelihood that capitalizes on what we love to do, and are good at doing. Jack happens to love personal finance, too, so we get into that as well. And of course, we talk about the wonderful work of the Gelt Charitable Foundation, of which Jack is the Chairman. Practical and inspiring, here’s Jack Miller. To learn more about Gelt Financial head over to geltfinancial.com and also check out the Gelt Charitable Foundation at geltcharitable.foundation. The post 435: Jack Miller, CEO of Gelt Financial appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H In this episode of Ask Yael Friday, Yael Trusch, Host of Jewish Money Matters Podcast answers listeners questions about: Bitachon and life insurance policy – does having one contradict the other? Starting to have Money Dates after thirty years of marriage – is it worth it? Advice for newly weds starting life together vs. for middle aged couples. Download Yael’s Ten Tips for Money Date Success at yaeltrusch.com/moneydate Join Yael’s weekly newsletter at yaeltrusch.com/newsletter   The post 434: Ask Yael — Advice for newly weds vs those married for many years appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H Renowned Jewish matchmaker Aleeza Ben Shalom is back on Jewish Money Matters. This time to discuss her new book, Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Find Me a Love That Lasts. Best known for her hit Netflix show Jewish Matchmaking, Aleeza shares expert insights on dating patterns, the impact of dating apps, and the importance of mentorship in finding lasting love. Of course, we couldn’t leave out dating and money – who pays, when do we pay, red flags and much more. With thousands of successful matches and over 350 trained matchmakers, she offers wisdom on motivation, commitment, and giving relationships a real chance. Tune in for an insightful, funny and super practical conversation that will help many navigate the dating for marriage journey. The post 433: Navigating Modern Dating with Aleeza Ben Shalom appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H I’m thrilled to welcome back a long time friend of the show – visual artist Yaeli Vogel. She is the founder of Yaeli Vogel, a brand that blends Jewish identity, spirituality, and tradition with contemporary design. Through her captivating Judaica, fine art, and home décor, Yaeli infuses luxury, joy, and color into everyday life while honoring Jewish heritage. She was with me back in 2019 on Episode 97 of this show. Her journey to becoming a full time artist was good then. Now it’s even better! This time we really dive into the mindset work that she credits for all her business and personal success. This is a very helpful conversation to have right as you’re coming out of Pesach – where hopefully you’ve already worked on freeing yourself of limitations, especially those in the mind, which is where all limitations live. As you now take on the added work of emotional refinement during the time of Sefirat HaOmer, I can’t think of a better conversation to have than the one you’re about to listen to with Yaeli Vogel. As you’ll soon hear, if you’re not working on the software – the mindset – your hardware will be compromised. It’s the harder work, for sure, but Yaeli is here to encourage us to do it. And I couldn’t agree more. It is well worth it. And so is this wonderful conversation on the art of abundance with the beautiful Yaeli Vogel. The post 432: The Art of Abundance with Yaeli Vogel appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H I am thrilled to welcome back Dorice Horenstein, the renowned “Oy to Joy Champion Catalyst” and International Resilience Speaker. Dorice, a Positive Intelligence expert and best-selling author, is celebrated for transforming theoretical tactics into actionable strategies. Dorice was here in Episode 129. She recently penned her second book, “Choose to Be Your Own Champion: The Six-Step Playbook to Become Your Best Self” which we discuss today. So, yes today we dive into how to make better, more empowered choices, including financial choices. Get ready to explore the profound impact of choices on our lives, guided by Dorice’s insights and expertise, and uncover how to embrace abundance and become our best selves. You can find more about Dorice at doricehorenstein.com and pre-order her book HERE. The post 431: Empowered Choices: Navigating Life with Intention and Abundance with Dorice Horenstein appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H In this episode of Ask Yael Friday on Jewish Money Matters, Yael takes the opportunity to provide an insight on Passover, by helping us look at the question: Is Our Head in the Right Place? Thanks to Rabbi Ari Shishler for this insight. This episode appeared first on April 24, 2024.   The post 430: Is Our Head in the Right Place? A Passover Insight (Replay) appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H He says, “What you believe is what you receive.” My guest today is the wonderful Rabbi David Aaron and we’re talking about beliefs – including in G-d, your infinite potential, money. We’re talking about joy and purpose. Can money buy you freedom? What gives money its value? Making money, why is it important and why is it a good thing to do? We talk about where you find your source of livelihood. We talk about abundance, marriage and money, and more. Rabbi Aaron is the Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Orayta. He’s the author of several best–selling books including Endless Light, Seeing G-d, Living a Joyous Life, The Secret Life of G-d and The G-d Powered Life. He has reached millions through appearances on national media. And as I said I’m delighted he’s here with us today all the way from Jerusalem. Get ready to expand your consciousness – your abundance consciousness, with Rabbi David Aaron. You can learn more about Rabbi Aaron at rabbidavidaaron.com. The post 429: The Path to Joy & Abundance with Rabbi David Aaron appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H I’m running with Aish Ha’am in the World Zionist Congress Election. REGISTER TO VOTE HERE: https://aish.com/vote/YaelTrusch Elections opened March 10 so be sure to register to cast your vote now at https://aish.com/vote/YaelTrusch I’m back in conversation with serial entrepreneur Noam Krasniansky. Noam is the Founder of Komposite Blockchain, and today he’s going to tell us all about the blockchain, including why you should be spending some time learning about it and yes even some money investing in it. We get to hear about the very exciting future that he’s paving with Komposite. All sprinkled with some very valuable money and entrepreneurial lessons. Buckle up, here’s Part Two of Entrepreneurship & Blockchain innovation with Noam Krasniansky. The post 428: Entrepreneurship & Blockchain Innovation with Noam Krasniansky, Part 2 appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H Sign up to get $300 OFF Recession Proof Your life including a bonus on “How to Invest in the Stock Market” with code “YAEL” at yaeltrusch.com/recessionproof If you’re just not feeling all that joyful now that Purim is over, this episode will help. Financial news got you in a frenzy, maybe even that of the disappearing penny? Yael’s got a shift in perspective for you that you probably won’t hear anywhere else. I’m running with Aish Ha’am in the World Zionist Congress Election. REGISTER TO VOTE HERE: https://aish.com/vote/YaelTrusch Elections open March 10 so be sure to register to cast your vote now at https://aish.com/vote/YaelTrusch   The post 427: Ask Yael — Joy & The Meaning of the “End of the Penny” appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H I’m running with Aish Ha’am in the World Zionist Congress Election. REGISTER TO VOTE HERE: https://aish.com/vote/YaelTrusch Elections opened March 10 so be sure to register to cast your vote now at https://aish.com/vote/YaelTrusch I hope you had strong coffee today – you’re going to need it in order to keep up with my guest’s energy. I have serial entrepreneur Noam Kransniansky on the show. Today is only Part 1 of a two part series, where Noam takes us deep into the world of block chain innovation. Noam is the founder of Komposite Blockchain and of the House of Ooonimals. Before we get deep into the topic of blockchain, we do a deep dive into Noam’s entrepreneurial journey and how he got to starting Komposite. Next week we’ll talk a bit more about his vision for House of Ooonimals, Komposite and the entire blockchain technology space. Noam was a winner at Sharktank with his product called Bambooee and now he’s brining his business acumen into the world of NFT’s and Blockchain. What led him to go from selling consumer products to enter this new space with such passion and determination? That, and more, with Noam Krasniansky.     The post 426: Entrepreneurship & Blockchain Innovation with Noam Krasniansky Part 1 appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H I’m running with Aish Ha’am in the World Zionist Congress Election. REGISTER TO VOTE HERE: https://aish.com/vote/YaelTrusch Elections open March 10 so be sure to register to cast your vote now at https://aish.com/vote/YaelTrusch This week on Ask Yael, Jewish Money Matters’ Host, Yael Trusch, gives practical advice to someone with income higher than expenses. And a listener asks, “should I be looking for another career because my current one has little income potential?” Grab Yael’s Mindful Spending Plan, FREE for a limited time only at yaeltrusch.com/msp     The post 425: Ask Yael — My Income is Higher than My Expenses appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H I’m running with Aish Ha’am in the World Zionist Congress Election. REGISTER TO VOTE HERE: https://aish.com/vote/YaelTrusch Today, I’m in conversation with United Hatzalah Founder Eli Beer. Eli and I talk about the very early days – what inspired this Jerusalem teenager to try to solve a major problem he identified in the medical emergency response system? Beyond his initial investment of his Bar Mitzvah money, how did Eli continue to finance and further develop this much needed operation? The real meaning of wealth, and what giving money to others can do for a person. The ROI of partnering financially with United Hatzalah. How does Eli keep going despite the hard and traumatic experiences that are part and parcel of his work? I know that wherever you are in the world, when you hear Eli Beer today you will be changed for good, and you will be moved to help United Hatzalah. To donate head over to https://israelrescue.org/ The Book is 90 Seconds: The Epic Story of Eli Beer and United Hatzalah and you can order it here.   The post 424: The Epic Story of Eli Beer and United Hatzalah (Replay) appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H I’m running with Aish Ha’am in the World Zionist Congress Election. REGISTER TO VOTE HERE: https://aish.com/vote/YaelTrusch My guest today put a complete stop to his business as a renowned marketer of Israeli technology to become a full time advocate of Israel and the Jewish people. A strong committed voice of moral clarity and truth in a world that has gone mad. And yet, he remains staunchly optimistic and strong in his faith and trust in G-d, with his eyes well set on the goalpost – redemption. Hillel Fuld is a long time friend on the show, and I’m so glad to have him back. Today, we get to hear about how his business changed since Oct. 7th, and the new business opportunity he’s created with The Inner Hilz. We talk not only about his work, but the source of his bitachon, the constant miracles that we’re seeing since Oct. 7th. Yes, we take a very “geuladik” approach to this conversation. If there’s anyone who could be cynical it’s Hillel Fuld, and yet he’s not. He’s seeing Moshiach vibes everywhere, and you know I’m all about that. Now I will warn you, a few things might very likely happen after this conversation – you might become a lot more sensitive to G-dliness and committed to your relationship to G-d, you might want to pick up and move to Israel, and you might want to finally start doing what you’ve always known you’re good at and enjoy, and never had the courage to do. All really good things if you ask me, so listen up, here’s Hillel Fuld.   The post 423: Pivoting and Positivity in a Post Oct 7th World with Hillel Fuld appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H The Episode first appeared on Jewish Money Matters on April 12, 2022. In this episode of Ask Yael: How does the instruction in the Gate of Trust not to be like those who ask G-d for collateral, fit in with saving for our short term and long term goals? Yael gives some more details on the benefits of a custodial Roth IRA, benefits over a custodial traditional IRA and an UTMA account. To get on the waiting list for G-d Wants You To Be Rich, click on yaeltrusch.com/waitlist The post 422: Ask Yael (Encore) appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H How could improving your relationship with your body, the way you perform the most basic human acts, impact your relationship with money? What is the Jewish perspective on abundance and how do we rid ourselves of shame and guilt around money? I’m Yael Trusch, welcome to Jewish Money Matters. My guest today is none other than Rabbi Shais Taub. Rabbi Taub is a world renowned Jewish speaker, author of the bestselling book, G-d of Our Understanding: Jewish Spirituality and Recovery from Addiction; as well as groundbreaking works on the Book of Tanya, including the Tanya Map teaching tool, the Soul Maps curriculum, and the audio series Mapping the Tanya. He is one of the most sought after speakers in the Jewish world, and today we discuss The Spirituality of Material Abundance. Buckle up, cuz I guarantee you’re in for a life changing ride. Here’s Rabbi Shais Taub. You can find Rabbi Shais Taub at soulwords.org   The post 421: The Spirituality of Material Abundance with Rabbi Shais Taub (Encore) appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H I’m running with Aish Ha’am in the World Zionist Congress Election. REGISTER TO VOTE HERE: https://aish.com/vote/YaelTrusch In this episode of Ask Yael on Jewish Money Matters Podcast, Yael answers a listener who wants to understand the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s perspective on stock market investing, and, if it’s negative, then how does one go about investing in the stock market. Another listener wants to know what to do when a husband hides all his assets. Well that’s an easy one! And finally, Yael answers a listener who asks about starting a business and getting support and encouragement from a spouse to do that. Join Yael’s newsletter at yaeltrusch.com/newsletter The post 420: Ask Yael — Husband hides all his assets appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H I’m running with Aish Ha’am in the World Zionist Congress Election. REGISTER TO VOTE HERE: https://aish.com/vote/YaelTrusch Resistance Free Wanting, Manifesting, Co-Creating Blessings. We’re going woo woo today, but this conversation is so good. Actually it’s not that woo woo. I happen to think this conversation is very practical and actionable. You just have to be ready and open to a new way of looking at yourself and the world around you. One that according to my guest today will result in greater joy as well as abundance in your life. And we all want that, don’t we? I’m in conversation with Moshe Gersht. Moshe Gersht is a spiritual teacher, a Wall Street Journal & USA Today best-selling author, and TEDx speaker. He’s the Author of It’s All the Same to Me: a Torah Guide to Inner Peace and Love of Life. His most recent book is The Three Conditions: How Intention, Joy and Certainty Will Supercharge Your Life. The post 419: The Power of Surrendering with Moshe Gersht appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H Register for the Jewish Latin Retreat February 6-9 in Miami, Florida HERE In this episode of Jewish Money Matters “Ask Yael,” she answers listeners who are dealing with lack of communication with spouse, not knowing how much money is really available for extras, not feeling safe with money, and a scarcity mindset that is met with a more abundant mindset on the spouse’s part. I’m running with Aish Ha’am in the World Zionist Congress Election. REGISTER TO VOTE HERE: https://aish.com/vote/YaelTrusch The post 418: Ask Yael – I’m cheap. He’s not. Help! appeared first on Yael Trusch.