Kosher Money

Kosher Money

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.

  1. How I Started from $0 and Created Billions

    1 DAY AGO

    How I Started from $0 and Created Billions

    Business is about solving problems—and Edward Kholodenko has spent his life doing just that. From his early years facing discrimination in the Soviet Union to immigrating to Canada and navigating failed ventures, Edward’s journey is one of relentless resilience. In this episode of Kosher Money, he shares how he built Questrade, one of Canada’s leading trading platforms, overseeing over $60 billion in assets. But his story isn’t just about wealth—it’s about adaptability, faith in God, and finding opportunities in crisis.  How did a failed computer business in Ukraine shape his future success?  What financial mistakes do most people make?  How did he navigate market crashes, the 2008 financial crisis, and the rise of AI?  What’s his best advice for new investors and entrepreneurs? Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned investor, or someone looking for smart financial insights, this episode is packed with wisdom, lessons, and real-world strategies to help you succeed.  Watch now and learn how to build, grow, and take control of your financial future! ✬ SPONSORS OF EPISODE 87 ✬ ► 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! TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Intro  01:24 Edward’s Early Life In The Soviet Union  03:02 Moving to Toronto 04:25 Did You Grow Up Religious?  06:00 Edward's (Growing) Beard  06:48 His First Business Venture in 1991  11:00 The Fall of the Soviet Union  14:35 10,000% Inflation  14:52 Getting Married & Back to Canada  15:54 The Russian Ruble Crisis  16:45 BitBean  17:43 The Donors' Fund  19:31 A Godly Pattern in Edward's Life  20:03 The Impact Of 9/11 On The Business  20:40 The Start of Questrade  26:04 The First Few Years of Questrade  32:28 Another Business Hurdle  34:10 The Effect of Success  37:09 Best Practices for Business Owners  38:37 The Value of Time  39:24 Starting a New Business  41:00 Twillory  42:16 Colel Chabad - Help Israel  43:41 How to Impact Culture in a Biz  45:55 "Can I Steal a Few Minutes?"  46:26 His Advice for Wealthier Families  49:16 Where Edward Sees Opportunities Now  51:51 Trading in the Markets  54:35 Hidden Fees, Crypto, Risks, Oh My!  57:45 Human Advisors vs. Computers & AI  59:12 How Edward Manages His Phone  1:00:27 What's Your Dream, Edward?  1:02:00 His Torah Learning 1:05:40 Contest, Winners & Outro ✬ Donate Tax-Deductible and Inspire Millions: Your gift of any size enables Living Lchaim to share uplifting & educational content! » https://www.livinglchaim.com/donate  Follow Kosher Money for Bonus Shorts: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@koshermoneypod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/koshermoneypod  Free Call-In-To-Listen Hotline: USA: 605-477-2100 UK: 0333-366-0154 ISRAEL: 079-579-5088 Living Smarter Jewish is a fantastic financial resource. Get guidance at https://livingsmarterjewish.org/contact and check out the new school curriculum here: https://livingsmarterjewish.org/schools  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 #JewishLife #questrade #canada #canadalife #LivingLchaim #KosherMoney #KosherMoneyPod

    1h 9m
  2. How Much Money Does an Orthodox Jew Make Per Year?

    JAN 22

    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! View Full Survey Here: https://tinyurl.com/FullSurvey25 ✬ SPONSORS OF EPISODE 86 ✬ ► 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! ✬ Donate Tax-Deductible and Inspire Millions: Your gift of any size enables Living Lchaim to share uplifting & educational 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 Living Smarter Jewish is a fantastic financial resource. Get guidance at https://livingsmarterjewish.org/contact and check out the new school curriculum here: https://livingsmarterjewish.org/schools 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.

    1h 34m
  3. What Every Financial Beginner Needs to Know About Money

    JAN 7

    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 Intro 01:02 Who Is Tamar Snyder Chaitovsky? 02:52 Parents Teaching Children About Money 04:04 Financial Education for Teens 08:30 Coming Up With Different Term Goals 10:05 Changing the Mindset of Teens 10:55 What is Budgeting 14:19 Needs Vs. Wants 15:20 How Much Should I Be Saving? 18:00 How to Practically Budget 21:21 BitBean 22:51 Twillory 24:07 Find What Works for YOU 25:05 Children & Money 26:44 Bringing a Spouse Into Money Equation 30:50 Being on the Same Page as Your Spouse 32:14 The Magic of Compound Interest 36:30 Interest Doesn’t Have to be Overwhelming! 40:52 How to Spend SMARTER 43:41 You are Influenced by People Around You 44:35 Colel Chabad 46:01 The Donors’ Fund 47:53 Make Sure to Look at All Your Bills 50:25 Life Insurance for Young Adults Is So Important 53:42 Health Insurance is Critical 55:19 Looking at a Paystub 57:30 FSA vs. HSA 58:28 What to Keep in Mind When Buying House 59:28 Paying Student Loans 1:00:40 Know Your Money Personality 1:02:23 How to Save Money on Kosher Food 1:03:44 Contacting Tamar 1:04:24 Living Smarter Jewish 1:05:57 Outro LINKS 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.

    1h 8m
  4. Does God Want You to Be Rich? A Biblical View from Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm

    12/25/2024

    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/1536163226 Rabbi 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/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 #faith #finance #God #wealth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 8m
  5. How to Invest Wisely in 2025

    12/10/2024

    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: Jonathan@ParkBridgeWealth.com To listen to his podcast: https://www.parkbridgewealth.com/podcasts His article on how to lend $: https://tinyurl.com/How2Lend2Fam You 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/donate Free Listening Hotline: USA: 605-477-2100 UK: 0333-366-0154 ISRAEL: 079-579-5088 Need financial guidance? Visit 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 12m
  6. Will Money Exist in the Messianic Era? Rabbi Reveals Eye-Opening Teachings

    11/19/2024

    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/hJx4hnO You can find his additional books on Amazon here: https://tinyurl.com/RabbisBooks You can watch his insightful videos here: https://www.youtube.com/user/RabbiL613 To contact Rabbi Hajioff, email RL@RabbiLawrence.com ✬ 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.

    1h 7m
  7. I'm Headed to Prison Tomorrow Morning - My Honest Money Confession

    11/06/2024

    I'm Headed to Prison Tomorrow Morning - My Honest Money Confession

    Eli Tilson, a real estate professional and father of four facing a prison sentence, joins us to share his story—how things went wrong, what he’s learned, and why he’s choosing to speak out. He hopes his experience can be a wake-up call for others. Learn more about the organizations supporting him: The Aleph Institute can be found at https://aleph-institute.org and Project 432 can be found at https://p432.org ✬ SPONSORS OF EPISODE 81 ✬ ► 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. 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 ► 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! Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 1:33 Eli Tilson's Background 3:25 Speaking Out About Going to Prison 5:52 The Support of Aleph Institute 8:11 Starting Off My Career 12:07 Twillory 13:17 Know Where You're At 18:02 Committing Fraud 20:19 Trying to Cover it Up 23:35 Not Proud of Who He Was 24:35 Getting Threats 25:45 The Donors' Fund 27:09 Paying Back The Money 27:38 Telling His Family He Was Convicted 30:17 The Process of Indictment and Sentencing 32:20 Telling His Children 34:30 The Emotions Behind Going To Jail 36:33 The Message to the People He Has Hurt 42:08 Getting Out of the Hole 42:53 Colel Chabad 44:41 Eli Tilson's Relationship with G-d 46:10 What Happens in Prison 47:46 Getting Sentenced to 15 Months 52:05 Realize What Your Priorities Are 55:20 Outro ✬ Donate and Inspire Millions (Tax-Deductible) ✬ Your generous donation enables us at Living Lchaim 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 #PersonalFinance #RealEstate #JewishCommunity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 min
  8. 7 Commodities More Valuable Than Money

    10/09/2024

    7 Commodities More Valuable Than Money

    If you're new to the Kosher Money Podcast, it's a show about money—the things they don't teach you in school—explored from a Jewish perspective. While we often discuss investing and managing finances, today's episode takes a different approach. Join us as Rabbi Daniel Glatstein, who has quickly amassed over 100,000 YouTube subscribers, shares insight into seven commodities that are more valuable than the one thing everyone seems to be chasing: money. You can subscribe to Rabbi Glatstein's channel: https://www.youtube.com/rabbidanielglatsteinofficial You can view his brilliant books and more at https://rabbidg.com ✬ SPONSORS OF EPISODE 80 ✬ ► CHOMESH: "I made God a partner in my business by giving 20% to charity." Commit to giving 20% to charity and see the success that thousands of business owners are already experiencing - https://chomesh.club/ ► 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! ► 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. 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 ✬ Donate and Inspire Millions (Tax-Deductible) ✬ Your generous donation enables us at Living Lchaim 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 #Investing #Advice #LifeHacks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 23m
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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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