What does Judaism really say about money, success, and wealth? Can money pull us away from spirituality — or can it actually become holy?
In this episode of Toward a Meaningful Life Podcast, David Cohen and Levi Goldstein unpack Rabbi Simon Jacobson’s profound conversation on “The Soul of Money.” Together, they explore the Torah’s revolutionary perspective on abundance, charity, ambition, marriage, work, and trust in God.
The hosts discuss:
- Why Judaism does not view wealth as evil
- The concept of “spiritualizing” money
- The balance between effort and trusting God
- How money impacts marriage and relationships
- Why every person needs purpose beyond income
- The Torah approach to giving, charity, and abundance
- How parents can help children discover their unique calling
- Why wealth is less about ownership and more about responsibility
Rabbi Jacobson shares powerful analogies about business, blessings, parenting, and purpose — showing how money can either become a source of tension or a vehicle for holiness.
This episode is a reminder that Torah doesn’t ask us to escape the material world — it asks us to elevate it.
To learn more from Rabbi Simon Jacobson, visit:
Meaningful Life Center
Let’s journey toward a meaningful life.