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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.

B"H If you like the sound of life without laundry, you will love today’s interview. It’s one of the best entrepreneurial stories I’ve heard so far. But it’s so much more than that. Today in Jewish Money Matters I’m in conversation with Mort Fertel, co-founder and CEO of Poplin, a nationwide peer-to-peer marketplace for laundry. The …

B”H In this episode of Ask Yael Friday on Jewish Money Matters, Yael answers the Purim FAQ’s related to fulfilling the mitzvot of Purim, some of which involve money, of course. Additionally a listener is struggling with a frustration with life insurance, money in general and is desperately seeking non-chassidic financial advice. Listen up to see …

B”H Do you think in hundreds, thousands, tens of thousands? What might be the impact of that in your financial life? Business life? Today on Jewish Money Matters Podcast, I’m in conversation with Estie Starr.  Estie is the Founder of Starr Business Solutions, a multinational business consultancy that’s focused on helping small business owners scale their businesses …

B"H Today’s Ask Yael invites Rifka Lebowitz, CFP founder of Living Financially Smarter in Israel, to the show to help answer audience questions about managing finances as an ole - a new immigrant in Israel. These are questions that the audience, some who are already living in Israel and some who are seriously considering the move, …

B”H Calling all budding entrepreneurs in the audience; those of you are just starting, or maybe thinking of starting your own venture.  There’s so much to learn from today’s conversation. My guest today is fashion designer Rivky Itzkowitz.  How did Rivky go from a girl who loved looking at designs on the runways and red carpets of …

B"H Doors to G-d Wants You To Be Rich are open now. Secure two extra bonus guest expert sessions with Serial Entrepreneur, Joyce Azria and with Financial Therapist Simi Mandelbaum when you enroll by Sunday, Feb. 18 @ midnight. yaeltrusch.com/rich  Today Yael answers a question she receives repeatedly: “Yael, you talk about learning about bitachon a lot and …

B"H Join Yael’s Free 5-Day Jewish Money Makeover Challenge.  My guest today, Rachie Shnay, has all the good vibes. I just love this woman AND her jewelry designs. Rachie is the Founder of Rachie Shnay - a fine jewelry business which has gained a huge following globally through her signature Mazel Collection. Celebrities, influencers and thousands of …

B”H Join Yael’s Free  5-Day Jewish Money Makeover Challenge starting 01.11.24 LIVE This week’s Ask Yael on Jewish Money Matters, Yael answers listeners who want to know: How to get into the habit of doing money dates for your personal and business finances? Invest for something in less than 7 years time? Are loans G-d’s way of …

B”H Join Yael’s Free 5-Day Jewish Money Makeover Challenge Starting February 11.   How many charity campaigns do you receive a year having to do with someone’s spouse passing away, leaving dependents in a financial bind? My guess is one too many! Today we’re talking about something we all can do to help every Jewish person in our …

B"H Join Yael’s Free  5-Day Jewish Money Makeover Challenge starting 01.11.24 LIVE This week’s Ask Yael on Jewish Money Matters: Yael shares the best mic to purchase if you want to start a podcast, as some in the audience do. Which U.S. Banks offer sub-savings accounts? And, a listener wants to know how to achieve the same return …

B”H From comic book artist to brand strategist, my guest today let go of dreams, let go of limiting beliefs, and is continuously letting go of smaller versions of herself, and reaching for a higher version. Also, in quite the unexpected way, she overcame a long battle with depression. My guest today broke the 6 figure …

B”H In this episode of Ask Yael Friday on Jewish Money Matters, Yael Trusch talks about the "damsel in distress" role that even ambitious, driven women might be playing, and how it’s hurting them, their husbands and their marriage. She answers a listener who wants to know what should be the roles of a husband and …

B"H Would you like to invest in the Israeli tech sector but are not sure how? Or perhaps you’re wondering whether it’s too risky or whether you should wait till after the war? My guest says no, it’s not too risky. You don’t need to wait.  And she has a solution for you. It’s called Tech …

B”H Join Yael’s G-d Wants You To Be Rich now until January 25 and enjoy $500 off and special bonus sessions when you use the code JANUARY at yaeltrusch.com/rich This week on Jewish Money Matters’ Ask Yael, Yael answers whether planning is contrary to bitachon? Also, how does Yael get organized (or not) to manage both her …

B"H On this Ask Yael episode of Jewish Money Matters, Yael answers: Listener receives an Amazon gift card. Does maaser need to be taken before spending the money? What are my views on Dave Ramsey and Ramit Seithi? “Access Consciousness” philosophy and Torah. Is there a common ground? To join Yael’s newsletter click here: yaeltrusch.com/newsletter. To join Yael’s …

B"H Crypto, Blockchain technology, Counter-terrorism, that’s the topic of today’s episode on Jewish Money Matters. I have Bezalel Eithan Raviv, CEO of Lionsgate Network talking about his collaboration with Israel’s Ministry of Defense, and his pivotal role in the Ministry’s freeze of millions of dollars in crypto wallets connected to Hamas. How did Bezalel enter the …

B”H In this episode of Ask Yael Friday on Jewish Money Matters, Yael answers: How do we prepare for a banking crisis? How do we balance pricing, creating an offer people need and being there for them? Does the number 11 have anything to do with teshuva? What are some Jewish Money Matters Podcast Episodes dedicated …

B"H On today’s Ask Yael episode of Jewish Money Matters Podcast, Yael Trusch responds to someone suspecting a financial scam. Can the IMF (International Monetary Fund) be repaying a loan I made to someone? Tune in to see what this is all about. Additionally, a listener wants to know if they can use their maaser money …

B"H Yael Trusch & Joyce Azria discuss the question among so many business owners at these trying times: How do I focus on growing my business when my world is upside down? And more importantly WHY? Why grow my business during these trying times? They discuss: The shame we might feel around trying to scale and grow …

B"H This week we are hurting. The pain is indescribable. What can we do with this pain? What can we do to help our brothers and sisters in Eretz Israel? What can we do to help the world and end this darkness? In this episode, I will share with you my thoughts, encouragement and make a …

B"H This Episode First Aired on Jewish Money Matters on January 16, 2023. This episode is sponsored by Daily Aliyah, a new and practical book that will help you stayed inspired and connected to your Torah daily. Get your copy at dailyaliyah.org. Saul Blinkoff, achieved his childhood dream to become a Disney animator through an insane amount of …

B"H Today on Ask Yael’s episode of Jewish Money Matters Podcast, Yael answers: Were there any wealthy women in the Torah?  How to say no to kids' requests for things that we can’t afford?  How to teach kids to value the things they have?  The doors are open now to MAXIMIZE The Business Masterclass with Joyce …

B"H This episode first aired on Sept 19, 2022. On this episode of Jewish Money Matters Podcast, Yael sits with Dean of the Meaningful Life Center, Rabbi Simon Jacobson in a great conversation that frames our request for livelihood especially in the context of these 10 days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. You might want to …

B”H My guest today on Jewish Money Matters Podcast is a power house with great energy, CEO of Born To Do Business, and Founder of the Global Network for Jewish Women Entrepreneurs & Leaders, Nathalie Garson. You’ll hear her speak very frankly about her journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship. Nathalie and I talk about the …

B"H This week on Jewish Money Matter’s Ask Yael, two questions from listeners. One, how to apply the concept of a money date in the dating process, particularly if I’m a divorced business owner who is financially autonomous and independent. Also, how to look at debt in the context of business growth and entrepreneurship, should one …

B"H Today, I’m in conversation with Financial Therapist, Simi Mandelbaum. Simi is the Founder and CEO of PROSPR Financial Wellness, a center dedicated to reducing the stress and anxiety people feel around money. Incepted in 2019, Simi has helped hundreds of clients reduce debt, increase income, and most importantly live their money lives true to their goals …

B”H This week on Ask Yael’s Jewish Money Matters Podcast Episode, Yael answers: What to do if a husband is not so on board with maaser giving? How to deal with negative reactions or haters in the audience? How to find investors for a newly created product awaiting patent? To learn about and contribute to one of …

The last month of the year, Elul, has arrived. It’s the month of accounting. Yes, self accounting but there are also some To-Do’s we have to take care of financially which relate to our spirituality. In this minisode Yael Trusch walks us through 3 items in the Elul Financial To-Do-List and frames it in a …

B"H This week on Jewish Money Matters Podcast, Ask Yael episode, Yael gives tips to prepay a home equity loan, as well as explain the difference between a home equity loan, a home equity line of credit (HELOC) and a cash out refinance. Also, Yael responds to a listener who wants to know what’s the least …

B"H Today in Jewish Money Matters Podcast we’re talking about honesty -  financial honesty. This is Part 2 of the series An Honest Look At Honesty, with Director of Project 432 Rabbi Levi Landa. Project 432 is a division of The Aleph Institute, bringing awareness and education to the Jewish community, so that we can live life …

B”H  In this episode of Ask Yael,  More negotiation tips, this time from the audience!  Buying insurance, how does that square with bitachon?   Husband wants to refinance. She wants a HELOC. What do we do?  Business demands time and money, both of which are limited. What should I do?  To sign up for a 90 min 1:1 …

B”H Full disclosure, transparency, honesty. These are some of the things we talk about today during part one of a two part series on Jewish Money Matters, An Honest Look At Honesty, brought to you by Project 432, the educational arm of The Aleph Institute, preventing people from making financial mistakes which could lead them to …

B”H This week on Jewish Money Matters’ Ask Yael episode, Yael answers a listener who’s having a hard time making responsible financial choices and upgrades in lifestyle. Another one is in angst over the past two year’s stock market volatility, and finally, a young woman is looking for her first job out of graduate school and …

B”H Aleeza Ben Shalom, star of the Netflix series Jewish Matchmaking, and long time friend of the show, is back!   Yes, Aliza has the leading role on the Netflix series, but as you’ll soon hear, G-d is not hiding behind the scenes, but right on camera with her. We get into the behind the scenes, the things …

B”H This episode of Ask Yael on Jewish Money Matters Podcast, is all about financial responsibility, talking to children and maaser. A listener asks what she should be teaching her child who is now making money? Another listener asks what is the best bank account for maaser, or tithe money? Also, do we give anytime someone …

B”H Think this episode is just about fundraising? Think again! Yes, fundraising, a fascinating topic frames this conversation, but what you will learn about money, business, and life is priceless. Today I’m in conversation with Fundraising Coach, Rabbi Shmuly Rothman. How did Rabbi Rothman end up as a fundraising coach? Money mindset and how does it …

B”H Do you have to have a dramatic life experience to find your true calling, to discover your potential, to achieve greatness? Today’s Jewish Money Matters Podcast guest, Performance Coach, Rabbi Shmuel Reichman says no. Today is all about performance, greatness and well, money.  Rabbi Shmuel Reichman is on a mission to help people wake up and …

B”H In this week’s Ask Yael episode of Jewish Money Matters Podcast, I answer: What is Yael’s investment philosophy and strategy? “Help! My husband doesn’t believe in budgeting. We have credit card debt and he says living Jewishly means living above our means.” Plus, “What’s the best way to start repaying my brother for a loan?” The doors to …

B”H The lovely Joyce Azria, daughter of fashion mogul Max Azria of BCBG fame is with us today. Fashion Icon, Entrepreneur, Joyce Azria really gets what our relationship with money is like, and what it’s all about. She’s seen and lived with a ton of wealth and also with a ton of fear of losing it, …

B”H In this episode of Ask Yael on Jewish Money Matters,  Yael Trusch, answers a listener who’s wondering if she has to wait to have the income on hand, in order to give out maaser. Also, a listener is looking for a recommendation on how to invest for retirement if she doesn’t have access to an …

B”H In this episode of Ask Yael, Jewish Money Matters Podcast Host Yael Trusch answers a listener struggling with making the math work as they try to support their adult children learning Torah full time. Also, Yael answers a listener who wants tips for recent graduates entering the job market and making their first big salary. Join …

B”H Today, I’m in conversation with the Founder of the Living Kiddush Hashem Foundation and Founder and CEO of Brisco Apparel, Mr. Scott Gartner. The topic of our conversation is making a Kiddush Hashem, sanctifying G-d’s name. What does that mean? How do we do that? How do we do it in business or at …

B”H Today on Ask Yael, Jewish Money Matters’s Host, Yael Trusch helps a listener figure out how to choose between paying tuition and other important financial investments like making family memories. Also, a listener asks, “Do I have to take maaser from an inheritance?” Join Yael’s Women’s Weekly Bitachon Class at yaeltrusch.com/bitachon  Read: Are your …

B”H What would it be like to be the agent of miracles for someone else, on a daily basis? That’s exactly what our guest Donny Fein and the members of his What’s App Group, The Mitzvah Opportunity, are – daily agents of miracles for individuals and families in Israel facing immediate financial needs. When he …

B”H In this episode of Ask Yael, Jewish Money Matters Host, Yael Trusch answers, what percentage of income is ok (and “safe”) to spend on tuition, and at what point should one start looking to move to a state that offers “school choice.” Plus, are there any apps to calculate maaser? Books that teach how …

B”H Why do we give gifts? And why does the Torah use a specific kind of blessing to communicate that we will be blessed materially? What can that teach us about the nature of gifts and the giving and receiving of the greatest gift of all? Plus an incredible story that will inspire us to …

B”H This week on Ask Yael, listeners have questions about high yield savings accounts, how to get started with systems to manage money and whether maaser is paid out of business revenue or from the business owner’s salary? Subscribe to Yael’s Newsletter for money wisdom that will make you smile and your heart sing.   …

B”H We’re talking about living our “long life era” with the one and only Marla Letizia. Yes, Marla Letizia, better known as Nanny Bubby is back and she’s on a mission to help those living in their long life era, well… live. And for those of us not there yet, live better so that we …

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Welcome to Jewish Money Matters Podcast, hosted by Yael Trusch, MBA, International Speaker. This is the podcast where Jewish wisdom & spirituality meet your money and your business.

Jewish Money Matters brings weekly candid conversations about money designed for you to gain practical and spiritual tools to break free from the shackles of financial worry, and design the joyful, rich life that your soul desires. Plus, every Friday Yael tackles your biggest questions about money and life, on #AskYael.

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