<p>We explore one of the most sensitive and least discussed topics in Jewish life: money and marriage.</p><p><br></p><p>• Why do so many couples avoid talking about money?</p><p>• What do fights about money really represent?</p><p>• How can couples build financial trust and literacy before and during marriage?</p><p>• What role should community education play in preparing young people for real-world financial responsibility?</p><p><br></p><p>To unpack all this, we sat down with Sarah Nissel, an attorney, law professor at Pepperdine, and Executive Director of the Jewish Divorce Assistance Center of Los Angeles. </p><p><br></p><p>After mediating over 300 divorces, Sarah has learned what truly makes (and breaks) relationships when it comes to money + how self-awareness, communication, and education can prevent heartbreak.</p><p><br></p><p>She shares candid lessons from the front lines: how to talk about money without shame, how to manage conflict constructively, and why the chuppah isn’t the finish line, it’s the starting line.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s a powerful, eye-opening conversation about emotional intelligence, financial transparency, and Torah values in Jewish relationships — not just how to avoid divorce, but how to build marriages that actually thrive.</p><p><br></p><p>👉 ✬ SPONSORS OF EPISODE 105 ✬</p><p><br></p><p>► TWILLORY – Premium menswear that looks sharp and feels even better. 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Make a difference today: ColelChabad.org/KosherMoney</p><p><br></p><p>• Learn more about Sarah’s organization: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1lleGR6UkppVW1RMGpzLVJ5emgyWHZZdFFFUXxBQ3Jtc0trYkRsWE5hb3A1Ymk2UW9MWVFjUHlFN3FEWnVYZGFoY21oS3J1aU9XdDRkQWxOLU1hSE5ha0QtaldwYTJhUVRtWS1UVktySnc0alVlX1pyWENwOW1CUEFwRjczVWJDLXBPTmxwaFBuSGxqV1dwLWNMQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jdacla.org%2F&v=OoiWg8wzGVY" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.jdacla.org/</a></p><p>• One of Sarah&#39;s favorite books, The Anxious Generation: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVVpNEM0dDhUemZsVVZ0c0psRnF1QXBkWWFRZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttUUFEY3VPWHZFVW1ob3JqYVduRXMtNlVNc0M4dGVCWXlkQ1VBR09HSE5qeWVNcFVFSE5CeG16VGMxUkJFYWhFUFY4ZlFzbWhkME9qdHA4T29hSE5LVldBZjVzVmVZbndrRU54Vnc0ejcwRnAzaFBRcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F4qnGOvN&v=OoiWg8wzGVY" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://amzn.to/4qnGOvN</a></p><p>CHAPTERS<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoiWg8wzGVY">00:00</a> Intro<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoiWg8wzGVY&t=113s">01:53</a> Who Is Sarah Nissel?<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoiWg8wzGVY&t=147s">02:27</a> Practicing Law in Los Angeles<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoiWg8wzGVY&t=250s">04:10</a> A Decade of Experience in Family Law<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoiWg8wzGVY&t=264s">04:24</a> What Lawyers See Behind Closed Doors<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoiWg8wzGVY&t=318s">05:18</a> The Lack of Financial Education<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoiWg8wzGVY&t=356s">05:56</a> When Someone First Goes to a Divorce Lawyer<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoiWg8wzGVY&t=443s">07:23</a> Men vs. Women Divorce Misconceptions<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoiWg8wzGVY&t=462s">07:42</a> Tips for a Healthier Marriage<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoiWg8wzGVY&t=705s">11:45</a> Advice for Newlyweds<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoiWg8wzGVY&t=776s">12:56</a> Improving Conflict Resolution Skills<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoiWg8wzGVY&t=1108s">18:28</a> How Frum Couples Manage Money<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoiWg8wzGVY&t=1267s">21:07</a> Why Wives Should Know the Finances<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoiWg8wzGVY&t=1460s">24:20</a> Twillory<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoiWg8wzGVY&t=1533s">25:33</a> The Donors Fund<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoiWg8wzGVY&t=1672s">27:52</a> Modeling Healthy Money Habits<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoiWg8wzGVY&t=1774s">29:34</a> Being Honest About Debt With Your Spouse<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoiWg8wzGVY&t=1892s">31:32</a> Understanding Your Appetite for Risk<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoiWg8wzGVY&t=2073s">34:33</a> How to Guide an Amicable Divorce<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoiWg8wzGVY&t=2244s">37:24</a> Prenups in the Orthodox Community<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoiWg8wzGVY&t=2400s">40:00</a> What Sarah Wants Her Children to Know About Prenups<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoiWg8wzGVY&t=2495s">41:35</a> When Parents Stop Financial Support<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoiWg8wzGVY&t=2654s">44:14</a> Separate Bank Accounts<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoiWg8wzGVY&t=2915s">48:35</a> Setting Up Newlyweds for Financial Success<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoiWg8wzGVY&t=3065s">51:05</a> BitBean<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoiWg8wzGVY&t=3113s">51:53</a> Colel Chabad<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoiWg8wzGVY&t=3163s">52:43</a> It Is Never Too Late<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoiWg8wzGVY&t=3358s">55:58</a> Starting Financial Education Earlier in Schools<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoiWg8wzGVY&t=3543s">59:03</a> Moving Forward Toward Peace<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoiWg8wzGVY&t=3759s">1:02:39</a> Amazing Jewish Resources<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoiWg8wzGVY&t=3952s">1:05:52</a> How Sarah Helps People<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoiWg8wzGVY&t=3983s">1:06:23</a> You Do Not Need to Recreate the Wheel<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoiWg8wzGVY&t=4081s">1:08:01</a> Why Sarah Stays Away From AI<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoiWg8wzGVY&t=4166s">1:09:26</a> Sarah’s Nonprofit Work<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoiWg8wzGVY&t=4192s">1:09:52</a> Sarah’s Book Recommendations<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoiWg8wzGVY&t=4356s">1:12:36</a> The Advantages of the Jewish Community<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoiWg8wzGVY&t=4444s">1:14:04</a> Sarah’s Remarkable Yichus<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoiWg8wzGVY&t=4766s">1:19:26</a> Thanking Sarah for Joining Us<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoiWg8wzGVY&t=4789s">1:19:49</a> Outro</p><p>✬ Helpful Efforts Out in the World ✬</p><p><br></p><p>• Living Smarter Jewish brings free financial coaching to families: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbF83c3BoNEFxOTY0SVpaYkNMY3F0X0hqYTVVZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuNEY0QmhKRDlrZFFGQmVmNW1iNWxpTGdIZnYwR3lqMWNMNlY1QkRvVEpGYWgtQXBfZFViTTdxMWpsMWx0aFR4UWM0YVRnMG1QWFhNdTlldUJYT0pFT0JPeGw2NFhDR1lmMzJBY1FTcDRpRk04bDJDNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Flivingsmarterjewish.org%2F&v=OoiWg8wzGVY" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://livingsmarterjewish.org/</a></p><p>• Kosher Debt Help – Honest, agenda-free help if you&#39;re in debt: <a 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