In our latest episode of Kosher Money, we sit down with Rabbi Shais Taub — one of the most sought-after Jewish thinkers of our time — to explore one of life’s most misunderstood topics: money.
What's the deal with Jews AND money? Should we care what people say about it? Is money spiritual or material? Why does the Torah’s view of wealth differ so radically from society’s?
In this eye-opening and deeply soulful conversation, Rabbi Taub reveals that money is not evil — it’s energy. It’s potential that can build worlds or burn them down.
Eli said it was one of the top five conversations he's ever had in his life. You'll see why.
Explore all the links and resources mentioned in this episode below.
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✬ LINKS FROM EPISODE 102 ✬
Rabbi Taub’s website: https://www.soulwords.org
Rabbi Taub’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@SoulWords
Shaar HaBitachon (Gate of Trust):
• YouTube Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1he-JRtnKegzLXc4NPIQhcadCJz6s4pM
• Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/show/45LOnt0qLpbUTx2wV6OLL
Items to Purchase:
• Rabbi Taub's favorite: Gate of Trust Book (The Felig Edition) – https://amzn.to/483tIgG
• “More Bitachon” Framed Art Print – https://HaveMoreTrust.com
• One of Eli’s favorite seforim, the English Pele Yoeitz – https://amzn.to/3LtaUid
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
01:17 Money Is Energy
02:46 Critics Who Target Jews and Their Money
07:15 Respect Your Money
08:56 Dealing With Hateful Comments
10:01 Jews and Philanthropy
12:02 Why Money Gets a Bad Rap
14:50 Using Money to Impress Others
17:05 Rich Men and Beautiful Women Share the Same Struggles
19:45 Feel Stuck in Your Company? The Business Organizer Helps
23:08 Freshen Up Your Wardrobe at Twillory
24:33 Why Workaholic Behavior Does Not Work
31:03 Overworking Does Not Create a Bigger Vessel
32:31 Reverse Engineering Your Money
36:58 Cutting Unnecessary Workers and Codependent Relationships
40:34 Self Esteem Is Key
42:10 Identity Culture in America
43:32 When the Wealthy Become Poor
44:47 Evergreen Makes Kosher Easy
46:53 Colel Chabad Helps Feed Thousands of Families
48:07 What Will Exist in the Messianic Era
51:40 Money Will Mean Something Else in the Future
53:55 The Jewish Attitude Toward Money
56:16 A World Without Corruption
58:23 Rabbi Taub’s Book Recommendations
01:01:20 Rabbi Taub’s Credentials and Platform
01:03:28 Rabbi Taub Helps People Live With Clarity
01:03:35 Rabbi Taub’s Website
01:04:43 The Rebbe’s Letter
01:07:16 The More You Give the More You Get
01:09:44 The Neglected Demographic
01:11:18 Fundraising Smartly
01:14:50 Your Spiritual Sense of Self
01:16:53 Outro: Lessons to Take + Giveaway + Money Message
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