A Jewish Perspective on Money and Wealth

There are many myths, stereotypes and jokes about Jews and money. But what lies behind them? How does Jewish tradition view wealth? Why is the desire to earn money not considered shameful, and what place does money have in a person’s life? We’ll talk about how Jewish culture shapes attitudes toward money, what is considered proper when it comes to earning, spending and charity, and which principles may be useful to today’s entrepreneurs. There will be room for serious questions and Jewish humour. Most importantly, you’ll be able to ask about something you’ve long wanted to discuss but never had the chance to.

🔍 What we’ll discuss
▪️ Jewish attitudes towards money: where familiar stereotypes came from and what Jewish tradition really says about wealth
▪️ Earning, spending and saving: how to think about money, manage it wisely and know when you have enough
▪️ Money and raising children: how Jewish culture passes on attitudes towards work, earning and financial responsibility
▪️ Wealth and charity: why it matters not only to earn for yourself, but also to help others
▪️ Profit and conscience: how to balance financial ambition with honesty, faith and responsibility towards others

🎯 Who it’s for
▪️ Entrepreneurs and managers interested in looking at money and financial success from a different perspective
▪️ Anyone who wants to better understand Jewish culture and its attitude towards wealth
▪️ Anyone who thinks about money not only as the result of work, but also as part of their life values
▪️ Anyone who enjoys thoughtful conversations, unexpected questions and good humour

🎤 Speaker
Shmuel Kot
Chief Rabbi of Estonia. For more than 26 years, he has led the Jewish Religious Community of Tallinn and the Estonian Centre for Jewish Education. A representative of Chabad, an international Jewish movement active in more than 100 countries. In his work, he regularly interacts with entrepreneurs from various fields and develops community and educational projects.

🕒 Programme
09:00–09:30 — Guest arrival and networking at the synagogue
09:30–10:15 — Attitudes towards money in Jewish tradition: wealth, earning, charity and life values
10:15–10:45 — Participants’ questions and open discussion with Rabbi Shmuel Kot
10:45–11:00 — Informal conversation and closing

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