
Show Notes
We explore one of the most sensitive and least discussed topics in Jewish life: money and marriage. Why do so many couples avoid talking about money? What do fights about money really represent? How can couples build financial trust and literacy before and during marriage? What role should community education play in preparing young people for real-world financial responsibility?
We sat down with Sarah Nissel, attorney, Pepperdine law professor, and Executive Director of the Jewish Divorce Assistance Center of LA. After mediating 300+ divorces, she shares what really makes or breaks relationships when it comes to money, how to communicate without shame, handle conflict, and build marriages that actually last.
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CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 01:53 Who Is Sarah Nissel? 02:27 Practicing Law in Los Angeles 04:10 A Decade of Experience in Family Law 04:24 What Lawyers See Behind Closed Doors 05:18 The Lack of Financial Education 05:56 When One First Goes to a Divorce Lawyer 07:23 Men vs. Women Divorce Misconceptions 07:42 Tips for a Healthier Marriage 11:45 Advice for Newlyweds 12:56 Improving Conflict Resolution Skills 18:28 How Frum Couples Manage Money 21:07 Why Wives Should Know the Finances 24:20 Twillory 25:33 The Donors Fund 27:52 Modeling Healthy Money Habits 29:34 Being Honest About Debt With Your Spouse 31:32 Understanding Your Appetite for Risk 34:33 How to Guide an Amicable Divorce 37:24 Prenups in the Orthodox Community 40:00 What Sarah Wants Her Children to Know 41:35 When Parents Stop Financial Support 44:14 Separate Bank Accounts 48:35 Setting Up Newlyweds for Financial Success 51:05 BitBean 51:53 Colel Chabad 52:43 It Is Never Too Late 55:58 Starting Financial Education Earlier 59:03 Moving Forward Toward Peace 1:02:39 Amazing Jewish Resources 1:05:52 How Sarah Helps People 1:06:23 You Do Not Need to Recreate the Wheel 1:08:01 Why Sarah Stays Away From AI 1:09:26 Sarah’s Nonprofit Work 1:09:52 Sarah’s Book Recommendations 1:12:36 The Advantages of the Jewish Community 1:14:04 Sarah’s Remarkable Yichus 1:19:26 Thanking Sarah for Joining Us 1:19:49 Outro
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