Jewish Money Matters

B”H This episode is brought to you by American Friends of Yad Eliezer/B’ezri Help our brothers and sisters in Israel by donating today at bezri.org In this episode of Ask Yael on Jewish Money Matters Podcast, Yael answers a listener who is wondering if bitachon is a guarantee to get what we’re relying on G-d for. Also, a listener has an opportunity to invest her only savings in a real estate transaction. Should she do it? And one of the listeners has a child with a significant amount of money that is just sitting in the bank, but was told that anything she would do with the child’s money would be too risky. What does Yael think? Find out how to teach kids to manage money, the Jewish way at yaeltrusch.com/kids Join Yael’s weekly bitachon class for women at yaeltrusch.com/bitachon   The post 411: Ask Yael — My child has a lot of money. What do I do with it? appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H This episode is brought to you by American Friends of Yad Eliezer/B’ezri. Help our brothers and sisters in Israel by donating today at bezri.org My guest today is working with the people that others don’t want to work with – the influencers whose brand partnerships got cancelled after Oct. 7 and whose income has been affected because they’ve used their voice and platforms as advocates for the Jewish people, against terrorism and against antisemitism. Brian Spivak is the Founder of Barzel Media. Ever since October 7, Brian has become a public and motivational speaker, a prominent figure in Tel Aviv, and an essential leader in the Pro-Israel ecosystem, despite having no prior experience in that world. He hails from the world of tech, but after the events of October 7, Brian began volunteering with the Hostages and Missing Families Forum. There he led the influencer program, managed a team of volunteers, and ensured that influencers and celebrities could advocate positively for the hostages. Throughout his time there, Brian hosted numerous celebrities and influencers, spearheading powerful influencer campaigns that had a significant impact for the families involved. Witnessing the lack of support for the Pro-Israel influencers who were loosing partnerships and income, Brian knew he needed to help these digital warriors stay afloat and continue their important work. Brian founded Barzel Media whose mission is to create an “Economic Iron Dome” for Israel & Jewish people. Today we’re going to talk about the different ways Barzel Media tries to accomplish this. Brian and I talk about the challenges of taking on such a project, the lessons he’s learned about overcoming fears that have directly led him to where he is today in his career. Financial and life lessons that will definitely inspire you, with Brian Spivak. You can find Brian @barzel.media or barzelmedia.com The post 410: Creating an Economic Iron Dome for Israel & the Jewish People with Brian Spivak, Founder of Barzel Media appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H This episode is brought to you by American Friends of Yad Eliezer/B’ezri Help our brothers and sisters in Israel by donating today at bezri.org  In this week’s Ask Yael episode of Jewish Money Matters, Yael answers: Do I have to take maaser from social security income? Why pray if we trust in G-d? What are the percentages I should use to split my budget? Submit your questions and your wins to yael@yaeltrusch.com The post 409 Ask Yael (Encore) appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H This episode is brought to you by American Friends of Yad Eliezer/B’ezri. Help our brothers and sisters in Israel by donating today at bezri.org Today on Jewish Money Matters, I sit with Daniel Schulman, Author of the newly released book The Money Kings: The Epic Story of the Jewish Immigrants Who Transformed Wall Street and Shaped Modern America.  What was the impetus to embark on this project and did he hesitate because of its potential to fuel antisemitism? What were some of the things he learned about the Money Kings, surprises, disappointments and what would he still like to know if he had the chance to sit and interview them? We talk about antisemitism, assimilation and of course philanthropy – one of the most beautiful and significant legacies of the Money Kings. A little bit more about Daniel. He’s a journalist whose work has appeared in publications including the Boston Globe Magazine, Politico, Vanity Fair, the Washington Post, and Mother Jones, where he is the magazine’s deputy Washington, DC bureau chief. Schulman’s first book, Sons of Wichita, a biography of the Koch brothers, was a New York Times Best seller, a finalist for the Financial Times and won the McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award. He lives outside of Boston with his wife and sons. Here’s Daniel Schulman. The post 408: Daniel Schulman, Author of The Money Kings: The Epic Story of the Jewish Immigrants Who Transformed Wall Street and Shaped Modern America appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H This episode is brought to you by American Friends of Yad Eliezer/B’ezri. Help our brothers and sisters in Israel by donating today at bezri.org On this show of Ask Yael on Jewish Money Matters, Yael shares what to do if you have your child’s savings sitting on a traditional savings account and you want to be a bit more strategic about that money. Also, how to get through to one of the credit bureaus to report a mistake you find on your credit report. Submit your questions and your wins to yael@yaeltrusch.com   The post 407: Ask Yael — What to do with children’s savings and how to fix a mistake on your credit report appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H This episode is brought to you by American Friends of Yad Eliezer/B’ezri Help our brothers and sisters in Israel by donating today at bezri.org We’re kicking off the month of Kislev with a very special interview with David Nesenoff, author of I Never Met the Rebbe Many Times. David gives us a real look at the world of business. None of that fake stuff you see on Instagram. Real. What is entrepreneurship like, how do we have to see our efforts and our endeavors in this world? Spoiler: we need a Jewish lens. And David is here to help us refocus the lens to make sure it’s a Torah true Jewish lens. You’re going to love this one. David Nesenoff is a renowned speaker, rabbi, publisher, journalist, author, musician, and filmmaker. He was an anti-bias consultant for the U.S. Justice Department’s Civil Rights Monitors Office. His creative award-winning films have been screened by numerous venues including the Sundance Film Festival. He was the publisher and editor-in-chief of The Jewish Star newspaper in New York and The Jerusalem Observer in Israel. He’s spoken in over 700 Chabad Houses worldwide and is not planning on stopping. He received the National Jewish Hero Award from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute. Nesenoff’s interview with journalist and dean of the Washington press corps Helen Thomas at the White House caused her international demise. She was banished from her front-row seat and journalism after her 60-year career of covering every president since Eisenhower. The interview and its aftermath also had a striking effect on Israel, international media, and anti-Semitism and personally transformed David Nesenoff’s life. And today you will hear how. The post 406: The business of tzedakah and more with David Nesenoff, Author of I Never Met The Rebbe Many Times appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H In this episode, Yael Trusch shares five common Black Friday sales scams to look out for as well as the most important things to consider before you hit buy, whether what your buying is on sale or not.           The post 405: Black Friday Scams to Look Out For & Some things to consider before you click buy appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H Rifka Lebowitz is back on Jewish Money Matters talking about the recently released, newly revised and updated edition of her book Smarter Israeli Banking: the ultimate insider’s guide to banking in Israel. Now for those of you who don’t have Israel on the plans or even who maybe have been there a while and have experience navigating the system, I still think you’ll gain a lot of valuable information. First of all, as Rifka walks us through the different updates in the Israeli banking system you will get a rather positive view of the way the Israeli banking system works. It often gets a bad rap but Rifka and I see a lot of positives in what is often seen as rigidity. So look out for that, as well as, well, we can’t help it… we do geek out about certain things that are pertinent to being smarter with our money, that apply to all of us regardless of where we are in the world. Rifka is a Certified Financial Planner CFP®, author, public speaker, and founder of the 40K member Facebook group, Living Financially Smarter in Israel. She is passionate about helping English speakers understand their finances, feel comfortable with their money, and succeed financially – in Israel. Catch my previous conversations with Rifka Lebowits: Episode 370: Ask Yael: Living, or Preparing to Live, Financially Smarter in Israel with Guest Expert Rifka Lebowitz Episode 167: Rifka Lebowitz, Founder of Living Financially Smarter in Israel     The post 404: Updates in the Israeli Banking System that everyone should know about with Rifka Lebowitz appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H On this episode of Jewish Money Matters, Yael Trusch answers a listener who is considering taking out a loan to pay off a Home Equity Line of Credit and Credit Card Debt. Also, a friend is concerned about a friend who might be missing out on compounded growth? And, is giving tzedakah in cash better than giving it through an online service or app? The post 403: Ask Yael — Is giving tzedakah in cash better than giving it through an online service? appeared first on Yael Trusch.

B”H Have you ever been stuck unemployed, or desperate for a career change, and not known who to call? Ghostbusters? Call Schatzy instead. He’s my guest today and he’s one of my favorite people on Linkedin. If you’re there, chances are you know him and love him too: Dovid Schatzkamer, or better known as Schatzy. Reserved and humble by nature, Schatzy is the founder of Parnassa Anchor, a not-for-profit organization providing free recruiting services that connect professionals with positions aligned to their strengths and goals, generating an impressive $3M in salaries annually. How did he come to create this? Schatzy is also a serial entrepreneur. He’s a business coach, a unique one. His special touch? Infusing the entrepreneurial journey with excitement and joy. His playful approach is evident in all aspects of his life, including the high-stakes world of business. In his spare time, Schatzy runs a play therapy practice, serves as Director of Business Development for a Special Education company, helps parents build strong and loving relationships with their children, and somehow still finds time to play the piano and violin, as well as indulge his passion as a gourmet chef. Schatzy’s WhatsApp status updates reach a thousand contacts daily, providing a mix of educational, chessed-oriented, and entertaining content. He is also on his 43rd cycle of study of the Gate of Trust – Shaar HaBitachon and has generously shipped out hundreds of copies at no charge. His mission is summed up in six simple words he often says: “How can I help? Call me.” And for those seeking his wisdom, Schatzy is just a call away at 1-888-Schatzy. The post 402: Up the Fun, Up the Bitachon & Lower the Stress with Dovid Schatzkamer (“Schatzy”) appeared first on Yael Trusch.