Spending is Slowly Destroying Jewish Communities from Within

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Dec 20, 2023

Rabbi Eliezer Gewirtzman shares insights and guidance on living within means and a happier life. Topics include consequences of irresponsible spending, advantages of the donors fund, societal pressure in Jewish communities, negative effects of excessive spending and lack of appreciation, considerations when moving out of town, emergency response in Israel, impact of technology on parent-child relationships.

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INSIGHT

Projecting Financial Struggles

People often discuss others' financial struggles when they themselves are struggling.
They project their own financial anxieties onto their perception of others' situations.

ANECDOTE

Seven Fat Cows and Seven Skinny Cows

Rabbi Gewirtzman uses the parable of the seven fat cows and seven skinny cows to illustrate how economic comfort can lead to complacency.
He explains how recent economic prosperity and government assistance created a false sense of security.

ADVICE

Buy Smaller Homes

Rabbi Gewirtzman advises to buy a smaller, more affordable home than what societal pressures might dictate.
He suggests that this allows financial flexibility and future opportunities.

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