Jewish Money Matters Podcast

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471: Triple Compounding: The Wealth-Building Framework We Might Be Missing with Kiana Danial

Jul 13, 2026

1:05:16

B”H Learn more about Triple Compounding at yaeltrusch.com/triplecompounding We hear so much about the power of compound interest: start early, invest consistently, and let time do the work. And that is good advice. But what if the way most of us think about compounding is far too narrow? What if building wealth isn’t only about compounding money in the market, but about compounding your own skills, your ability to generate income, the systems you build, and ultimately, the assets you own? That is the premise behind my guest Kiana Danial’s Triple Compounding System. Kiana is the founder and CEO of Invest Diva, a personal investing and wealth creation expert, and a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author. Her latest book, Triple Compounding for Dummies, is designed to help investors and business owners create what she calls a complete wealth ecosystem. Kiana grew up Jewish in post-revolutionary Iran, in a family that knew what it meant to build wealth—and then have it taken away. In our conversation, Kiana breaks down the entire Triple Compounding framework. We also talk about mindset, risk, reverse compounding, Bitcoin, and how triple compounding helped save Kiana’s marriage. We also have a very honest conversation about giving—the topic of my upcoming book—why Kiana wishes she had begun earlier, and why generosity belongs in any serious conversation about building generational wealth. Kiana is candid, energetic, and refreshingly willing to challenge conventional financial advice. Here’s the lovely Kiana Danial. The post 471: Triple Compounding: The Wealth-Building Framework We Might Be Missing with Kiana Danial appeared first on Yael Trusch.

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470: When Success Starts to Feel Like Survival with Chanie Wilschanski

Jun 9, 2026

1:19:05

B”H Today’s conversation is officially about business leadership, but it’s so much more than that. It’s about the hidden cost of becoming the person everyone depends on. If you’re trying to keep family life running smoothly — aren’t we all?- then this conversation is for you. Because we are leaders of our homes too. And my guest today knows this well. She looked around at the way so many capable people-herself included- are living and leading, and said: “This can’t be normal.” This became the title of her newly released book This Can’t Be Normal: What to Do When Success Starts to Feel Like Survival. Chanie Wilschanski is a mom of four, a leadership advisor, speaker, and the founder of Schools of Excellence. She works with leaders who have built successful organizations, with all the right systems, yet somehow still find everything routing back to them. In our conversation, we explore why success can begin to feel unexpectedly heavy, why systems alone don’t solve overwhelm, how to create restorative energy instead of merely protecting it, and what all of this has to do with parenting, marriage, money, and leadership. Here’s Chanie Wilschanski. The post 470: When Success Starts to Feel Like Survival with Chanie Wilschanski appeared first on Yael Trusch.

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469: How Color Analysis Can Save You Money with Tamy Waserstein

May 31, 2026

1:05:38

B”H We’re talking fashion, we’re talking color analysis and how it ultimately how to save money while actually looking our best. My guest today is Color Specialist, Tamy Waserstein. Specializing in a methodology that balances logic and intuition, Tamy Waserstein is transforming how women approach personal style. As a Color Specialist, she moves past the noise of fashion trends to help her clients identify the palette that enhances their natural essence. Through her work, Tamy has empowered hundreds of women to live and lead feeling like their absolute best selves. A graduate of the Color Institute of San Francisco, Tamy holds an MBA from NYU with an emphasis in Luxury and Fashion. Her deep industry expertise is anchored by a professional background in the fashion department at Macy’s and extensive experience as a design curator and buyer within the footwear industry. In today’s episode we discuss what color analysis actually is, the hidden–but very real– cost of following trends, and how knowing what truly suits you can help you look your best, feel more confident and save you time and money. Tamy travels all over the US and Latin America to see clients. And those clients are very lucky. I can tell you when I compare notes with friends who’ve used other color analysts, it doesn’t compare one bit with the level of accuracy and service I’ve gotten from Tammy. Here’s the lovely Tamy Waserstein. You can find her on Instagram at @colorandessence.by.tamy or WhatsApp at +506 6040 7500. The post 469: How Color Analysis Can Save You Money with Tamy Waserstein appeared first on Yael Trusch.

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468: The Sixth Chabad Rebbe’s Radical Bet on Jewish Continuity with Rabbi David Eliezrie

May 25, 2026

1:21:14

B”H My guest today is Rabbi David Eliezrie, author of the newly released and highly acclaimed book Undaunted: How the Sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe Saved Russian Jewry, Reimagined American Judaism, and Ignited a Global Jewish Renaissance. This is a fascinating conversation that will give you a much deeper appreciation for the sixth Chabad Rebbe’s impact on Judaism as we know it today — from Jewish education, to communal leadership, to the very survival and rebuilding of Jewish life in America and beyond. And as you’ll hear throughout this interview, many of the battles he fought were also financial. You’ll hear many episodes, some of them obscure and unknown. For example, how sixth Chabad Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, went out on a financial limb to save what some might have considered “the competition” — one of the most important Torah institutions in America at the time, Yeshivas Torah Vodaath. Rabbi Eliezrie is also the author of the highly popular book The Secret of Chabad, which was recognized by the National Jewish Book Awards. He serves on the board of the Jewish Agency for Israel, has been active in global Jewish affairs for decades, and has served as a Chabad shliach in Yorba Linda, California for over thirty years. And in what felt like a special bonus for my audience, Rabbi Eliezrei also candidly shared some of his own stories of financial struggle, miraculous outcomes, fundraising, risk-taking, and bitachon along the way. You’ll want to listen and internalize his life lessons. Here’s Rabbi David Eliezri. The post 468: The Sixth Chabad Rebbe’s Radical Bet on Jewish Continuity with Rabbi David Eliezrie appeared first on Yael Trusch.

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467: From Survival to Trust with Dr. Salomon Imiak

May 10, 2026

1:09:12

B”H Join Bitcoin and the Future: Why Jewish History Makes This Technology Impossible to Ignore at yaeltrusch.com/bhforbitcoin and use the code jewishmoneymatters to get 25% off. My guest today, Dr. Salomon Imiak, shares a fascinating and emotional story of resilience. He was born in Havana, Cuba to a Jewish family in 1960, right about the time Fidel Castro had come into power. Today he is a very accomplished anesthesiologist in Hollywood, Florida. But, it took him 30 years to fulfill his dream of becoming a doctor. His story of escaping Cuba and of eventual professional success is not what you might know as the more typical Jewish Cuban American story. Dr. Imiak escaped Cuba in 1985, not to land in Miami to a supportive community, but to face many setbacks and challenges, including of course financial challenges. But, the lessons you will hear from him are priceless. Pay attention to the humility, the mentchlikite, the love of family, of G-d, his Torah, and most outstanding, his perseverance. I think these are lessons our generation and our children’s generation need to hear more of. And above all, notice the role of his dear wife Esther, who I think he might agree is the shining star of this whole interview. And who you will come to love just from hearing about her. Here’s Dr. Salomon Imiak. The post 467: From Survival to Trust with Dr. Salomon Imiak appeared first on Yael Trusch.

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466: Maaser to Buy Kosher Food + Living With the Times: Behar–Bechukosai

May 8, 2026

20:16

B”H Join the course Bitcoin and the Future: Why Jewish History Makes This Technology Impossible to Ignore at yaeltrusch.com/bhforbitcoin and use the code jewishmoneymatters to get 25% off. In this episode of Ask Yael Friday, Yael shares her segment on Living With the Times, lessons from Parashat Behar-Bechukosai on “Jewish money matters” as well as answer a listener who wants to know: Does she give maaser from profits? Can she use her maaser money to buy kosher food? Grab The Art of Jewish Giving at yaeltrusch.com/giving The post 466: Maaser to Buy Kosher Food + Living With the Times: Behar–Bechukosai appeared first on Yael Trusch.

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465: When Money Isn’t Safe: Bitcoin, History, and Financial Sovereignty with Josh Varon

Apr 29, 2026

59:17

B”H Claim 25% in the course Bitcoin and the Future: Why Jewish History Makes This Technology Impossible to Ignore at yaeltrusch.com/bhforbitcoin with code jewishmoneymatters. We spend so much time learning how to earn money, how to invest it, how to grow our wealth. But how often do we actually stop and ask: Is my money really mine? And I don’t mean that in a philosophical or spiritual sense. I mean it in a very real, practical way. Because when you start looking at government policies, inflation, and at what’s happened throughout history—especially Jewish history—it kind of forces you to think about money a little differently. That’s what this conversation is really about. Yes, we’re talking about Bitcoin—but not in the way you might be used to hearing about it. This is not a hype conversation. It’s not about jumping on a trend or getting rich quick. We’re talking about something much deeper: money, ownership, and what we can learn from both financial systems and Jewish history about protecting what we have. All with Josh Varon, the founder of BH for Bitcoin—an educational platform where he teaches Bitcoin through both a practical and a Jewish lens. In this episode, Josh breaks down what Bitcoin is in a way that actually makes sense, why he believes the current monetary system is fundamentally flawed, and how thinking about money through the lens of Jewish history can completely shift the way we approach saving and financial security. Whether you’re skeptical, curious, or somewhere in between, this episode is really about understanding—not convincing. And if you want to go deeper, Josh has a great course called Bitcoin and the Future: Why Jewish History Makes This Technology Impossible to Ignore. You can check it out at yaeltrusch.com/bhforbitcoin—and use the code jewishmoneymatters to get 25% off your enrollment. The post 465: When Money Isn’t Safe: Bitcoin, History, and Financial Sovereignty with Josh Varon appeared first on Yael Trusch.

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464: Ask Yael: Maaser From Bar Mitzvah Gifts? + Living With the Times: Acharei–Kedoshim

Apr 24, 2026

17:59

B”H In this episode of Jewish Money Matters Ask Yael Friday, Yael shares her segment on “Living With the Times,” lessons from Parashat Acharei-Kedoshim, as well as answers a listener who wants to know: Does her Bar Mitzvah age son have to give maaser from his gifts? And, how does she start teaching him about maaser? The post 464: Ask Yael: Maaser From Bar Mitzvah Gifts? + Living With the Times: Acharei–Kedoshim appeared first on Yael Trusch.

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463: How Journaling Can Transform Your Money Mindset, Relationships, and More with Merle Saferstein

Apr 20, 2026

55:32

B”H Today’s episode of Jewish Money Matters is all about journaling. I love journaling! Do you? Well today you might become a fan too, especially after you learn about its power in helping you heal many areas of your life, including a complicated or challenging relationship with money. My guest today is Merle Saferstein, a pioneer in the field of legacy journaling, Holocaust educator of 26 years, and author of Living and Leaving My Legacy. Through her work, she has helped hundreds of people preserve their stories, and has guided thousands more to use journaling as a tool for healing, clarity, and growth. Today we discuss what legacy journaling is and how it goes far beyond simply keeping a diary, the powerful emotional and psychological benefits of writing, how journaling can help you process trauma, navigate marriage and financial challenges, and uncover what’s really driving your relationship with money. Merle very candidly shares her personal story of financial hardship, and how journaling helped her through it—while also helping her recognize the areas of her life where she needed to change and take responsibility. Ultimately, this conversation isn’t just about journaling, but about doing the kind of inner work that not only changes your life in the present, but ultimately shapes the legacy you leave behind. You can find Merle at https://merlersaferstein.com/. The post 463: How Journaling Can Transform Your Money Mindset, Relationships, and More with Merle Saferstein appeared first on Yael Trusch.

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462: Living With the Times: Tatzria–Metzorah & Jewish Money Matters

Apr 17, 2026

33:52

B”H Welcome to a new series on the Jewish Money Matters podcast: Living With the Times. In this episode, Yael explores the connection between Parashat Tatzria–Metzorah and our financial lives through the lens of bitachon—true reliance on G-d. Drawing from the Targum Onkelos, Midrash, and Talmud, she uncovers how bitachon impacts not only personal financial outcomes, but even the broader reality of redemption. You’ll also hear powerful stories that illustrate the connection between bitachon and parnassah (sustenance), along with practical tools to strengthen your trust in Hashem—including the transformative practice of reframing, as learned from Parashat Metzorah. The post 462: Living With the Times: Tatzria–Metzorah & Jewish Money Matters appeared first on Yael Trusch.

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461: Be Reassuringly Expensive: How to Price, Sell, and Build Confidence as a Creative

Mar 23, 2026

1:07:33

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.

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460: Ask Yael: Are Trump Accounts All They’re Hyped Up to Be

Mar 20, 2026

39:50

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.

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459: Designing Your Jewish Life with Rabbi Moshe Bane

Mar 9, 2026

1:07:58

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.

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458: From Financial Shame to Financial Strength with Avraham Byers

Feb 26, 2026

1:15:27

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.

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457: The $5.5 Million Inheritance Theft You Need to Know About with Emily Guy Birken

Feb 16, 2026

1:19:43

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.

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456: The 2 Dumb Mistakes Smart Couples Make, & Why Money Isn’t the Problem with Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier

Feb 9, 2026

59:38

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.

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455: Kosher Astrology on Mazel, Mission & Money with Rabbi Yitzchok Pinkesz

Feb 2, 2026

58:41

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.

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454: Ask Yael: I’m single and all my money is going on milkshakes and vacations!

Nov 7, 2025

19:49

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 […] The post 454: Ask Yael: I’m single and all my money is going on milkshakes and vacations! appeared first on Yael Trusch.

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453: Revolutionizing Tzedaka with Rabbi Zalman Duchman Executive Director of Colel Chabad

Oct 27, 2025

1:02:33

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 […] The post 453: Revolutionizing Tzedaka with Rabbi Zalman Duchman Executive Director of Colel Chabad appeared first on Yael Trusch.

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452: Ask Yael: Should I use a custodial investment account to save for my kids’ weddings?

Oct 24, 2025

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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 […] The post 452: Ask Yael: Should I use a custodial investment account to save for my kids’ weddings? appeared first on Yael Trusch.

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451: David Nesenoff, Author of I Never Met the Rebbe Many Times (Replay)

Oct 23, 2025

1:30:13

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 […] The post 451: David Nesenoff, Author of I Never Met the Rebbe Many Times (Replay) appeared first on Yael Trusch.

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450: Ask Yael — Interference, Respect and Resentment

Sep 12, 2025

27:22

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 […] The post 450: Ask Yael — Interference, Respect and Resentment appeared first on Yael Trusch.

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449: The Beginnings of Yaeli Vogel Art (Encore)

Sep 3, 2025

38:17

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 […] The post 449: The Beginnings of Yaeli Vogel Art (Encore) appeared first on Yael Trusch.

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448: Ask Yael — He wants her to work and make money, but not to have a say on financial decisions

Aug 29, 2025

26:55

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 […] 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.

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447: Our Money Stories & The Unexpected Gift of Trauma with Dr. Edith Shiro

Aug 25, 2025

1:03:49

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 […] The post 447: Our Money Stories & The Unexpected Gift of Trauma with Dr. Edith Shiro appeared first on Yael Trusch.

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446: The Struggle to Get Rich Without Losing Your Soul with Rabbi Irwin Katsof

Aug 18, 2025

1:03:10

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 […] The post 446: The Struggle to Get Rich Without Losing Your Soul with Rabbi Irwin Katsof appeared first on Yael Trusch.

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445: From Fear to Faith with Michal Oshman, Author of What Would You Do If you Weren’t Afraid

Aug 11, 2025

58:36

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, […] 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.

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444: Ask Yael — Can I use Maaser funds to pay for my daughter’s Jewish education?

Aug 8, 2025

13:57

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.

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443: Moshiach Is Not a Fringe Topic with Rabbi Lawrence Hajioff

Aug 4, 2025

53:42

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 post 443: Moshiach Is Not a Fringe Topic with Rabbi Lawrence Hajioff appeared first on Yael Trusch.

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442: Ask Yael — Top 5 Things To Teach Your High School Child About Money

Aug 1, 2025

27:16

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 […] The post 442: Ask Yael — Top 5 Things To Teach Your High School Child About Money appeared first on Yael Trusch.

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441: Game Changer for Jewish Education — The $1,700 Federal Tax Credit You Can’t Afford to Ignore

Jul 27, 2025

49:43

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. […] 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.

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440: Ask Yael — Resenting charity because husband gives a lot of money away

Jul 18, 2025

23:22

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 […] The post 440: Ask Yael — Resenting charity because husband gives a lot of money away appeared first on Yael Trusch.

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439: Ask Yael — Where Should I Invest My Kids’ Money?

Jun 20, 2025

47:20

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 […] The post 439: Ask Yael — Where Should I Invest My Kids’ Money? appeared first on Yael Trusch.

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438: Jamie Geller, Chief Communications Officer at Aish Global

Jun 16, 2025

1:11:02

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 […] The post 438: Jamie Geller, Chief Communications Officer at Aish Global appeared first on Yael Trusch.

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437: Laughing Through Adversity with Esther Lev

Jun 4, 2025

1:29:00

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 […] The post 437: Laughing Through Adversity with Esther Lev appeared first on Yael Trusch.

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436: Ask Yael — Women carrying the home’s financial burden & having children vs fiscal responsibility

May 30, 2025

42:34

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 […] The post 436: Ask Yael — Women carrying the home’s financial burden & having children vs fiscal responsibility appeared first on Yael Trusch.

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435: Jack Miller, CEO of Gelt Financial

May 20, 2025

1:13:52

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 […] The post 435: Jack Miller, CEO of Gelt Financial appeared first on Yael Trusch.

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434: Ask Yael — Advice for newly weds vs those married for many years

May 16, 2025

23:09

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. […] The post 434: Ask Yael — Advice for newly weds vs those married for many years appeared first on Yael Trusch.

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433: Navigating Modern Dating with Aleeza Ben Shalom

May 12, 2025

1:13:38

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 […] The post 433: Navigating Modern Dating with Aleeza Ben Shalom appeared first on Yael Trusch.

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432: The Art of Abundance with Yaeli Vogel

Apr 21, 2025

1:03:00

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 […] The post 432: The Art of Abundance with Yaeli Vogel appeared first on Yael Trusch.

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431: Empowered Choices: Navigating Life with Intention and Abundance with Dorice Horenstein

Apr 9, 2025

1:13:39

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 post 431: Empowered Choices: Navigating Life with Intention and Abundance with Dorice Horenstein appeared first on Yael Trusch.

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430: Is Our Head in the Right Place? A Passover Insight (Replay)

Apr 8, 2025

10:09

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.

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429: The Path to Joy & Abundance with Rabbi David Aaron

Mar 31, 2025

1:08:04

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 […] The post 429: The Path to Joy & Abundance with Rabbi David Aaron appeared first on Yael Trusch.

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428: Entrepreneurship & Blockchain Innovation with Noam Krasniansky, Part 2

Mar 25, 2025

1:06:09

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 […] The post 428: Entrepreneurship & Blockchain Innovation with Noam Krasniansky, Part 2 appeared first on Yael Trusch.

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425: Ask Yael — Joy & The Meaning of the “End of the Penny”

Mar 21, 2025

27:54

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 post 425: Ask Yael — Joy & The Meaning of the “End of the Penny” appeared first on Yael Trusch.

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426: Entrepreneurship & Blockchain Innovation with Noam Krasniansky Part 1

Mar 17, 2025

40:14

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. […] The post 426: Entrepreneurship & Blockchain Innovation with Noam Krasniansky Part 1 appeared first on Yael Trusch.

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425: Ask Yael — My Income is Higher than My Expenses

Mar 7, 2025

24:33

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 […] The post 425: Ask Yael — My Income is Higher than My Expenses appeared first on Yael Trusch.

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424: The Epic Story of Eli Beer and United Hatzalah (Replay)

Mar 4, 2025

43:19

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 […] The post 424: The Epic Story of Eli Beer and United Hatzalah (Replay) appeared first on Yael Trusch.

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423: Pivoting and Positivity in a Post Oct 7th World with Hillel Fuld

Feb 24, 2025

1:12:36

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 […] The post 423: Pivoting and Positivity in a Post Oct 7th World with Hillel Fuld appeared first on Yael Trusch.

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422: Ask Yael (Encore)

Feb 21, 2025

24:51

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 […] The post 422: Ask Yael (Encore) appeared first on Yael Trusch.