<p>We take you out of town to Columbus, Ohio, one of America’s most surprising, affordable, and fast-growing Jewish communities.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever wondered what out-of-town Jewish life really looks like, this episode will open your eyes. </p><p><br></p><p>Rabbi Avi Goldstein and Meir Perlmutter share how Columbus became a thriving hub of Orthodox life, complete with kosher restaurants, strong schools, affordable homes, and a deep sense of connection.</p><p><br></p><p>We explore:</p><p><br></p><p>🏡 Why housing in Columbus costs a fraction of what it does in Lakewood or the Five Towns </p><p><br></p><p>💰 How families are saving tens of thousands of dollars in tuition in Ohio </p><p><br></p><p>👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 What it means to raise kids in a community where everyone knows your name</p><p><br></p><p>🌟 How two passionate community builders helped turn a small Midwest city into a center of Jewish growth </p><p><br></p><p>Columbus appears to offer a calmer, more intentional Jewish lifestyle with less financial pressure and more opportunities to start something big.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever said, “I could never leave the tri-state,” this episode might make you think again. </p><p><br></p><p>Visit https://www.columbuspathways.org/ to learn more. </p><p><br></p><p>You can also email Rabbi Goldstein at Rabbi@BJcolumbus.org or contact 614-448-8396. </p><p><br></p><p>And, no, this wasn't a paid episode. We don't do paid episodes. :-)</p><p><br></p><p>Here's our special episode with Rabbi Moshe Hauer zt"l: https://youtu.be/G2Xt_SGD5jw</p><p><br></p><p>✬ SPONSORS OF EPISODE 101 ✬</p><p><br></p><p>► TWILLORY – Premium menswear that works hard and looks even better. Use promo code CHAI20 at Twillory.com/KosherMoney for 20% off your first order.</p><p><br></p><p>► BITBEAN – Turn your big ideas into custom software that scales. Whether you’re in healthcare, finance, or retail, BitBean builds tools that make business smarter. Learn more: bitbean.link/4edg53</p><p><br></p><p>► EVERGREEN KOSHER – Your one-stop shop for all things kosher. Fresh, fast, and now delivering to more communities than ever before. Visit https://www.evergreenkosher.com/ or email online@evergreenkosher.com to get connected!</p><p><br></p><p>► COLEL CHABAD – Supporting families in Israel since 1788. Your donation makes a real difference. Give today: colelchabad.org/koshermoney </p><p><br></p><p>💬 Support Kosher Money and help us make more inspiring episodes: livinglchaim.com/donate</p><p><br></p><p>CHAPTERS:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>01:13 Who Is Rabbi Avi Goldstein?</p><p>02:32 Finding Himself in Columbus, Ohio</p><p>03:20 How Meir Perlmuter Ended Up in Columbus</p><p>05:26 The Facts About Columbus</p><p>06:18 Orthodox Community That Got It All Started</p><p>08:06 What Jewish Life in Columbus Looks Like</p><p>11:23 The Number of Orthodox Jews in Columbus</p><p>12:10 Housing Costs in Columbus</p><p>14:03 Spreading the Word to Join the Community</p><p>17:04 Kosher Food & The Growth Mentality</p><p>20:58 Twillory’s High-Quality Clothing</p><p>22:23 BitBean Brings Your Ideas to Life</p><p>23:14 What Tuition Looks Like in Columbus</p><p>26:57 Resources in Schools for Special Needs</p><p>27:14 The Pace of Life in Columbus</p><p>29:54 Columbus Is Not a Cookie-Cutter Place</p><p>32:10 Emergency Services in Columbus</p><p>34:00 Why People Choose to Live Out of Town</p><p>36:29 How Can an Introvert Move Out of Town?</p><p>38:40 Columbus Is Not That Far</p><p>39:25 The Weather in Columbus, Ohio</p><p>39:35 No More State Income Tax?</p><p>40:00 Job Opportunities in Columbus</p><p>42:11 Women in the Workforce</p><p>42:54 Helping Each Other Get Jobs</p><p>44:02 Who Adapts Best to the Move</p><p>44:52 Evergreen Can Deliver to Your Community!</p><p>46:59 Colel Chabad Helps 1000s</p><p>48:13 Jewish Communities Communicating</p><p>50:05 Spending Shabbos in Columbus</p><p>53:34 The Uniqueness of Columbus</p><p>55:30 The Community Is Invested in Education</p><p>57:07 The Switch from New York to Ohio</p><p>1:00:02 Opportunity to Live a Happy, Fulfilling Life</p><p>1:02:17 Remembering Rabbi Moshe Hauer ZT”L</p><p>1:09:36 Where You Can Learn More </p><p>1:10:28 Outro: Takeaways + Sponsors + Subscribe!</p><p><br></p><p>🎓 Get free Jewish financial education resources: LivingSmarterJewish.org</p><p><br></p><p>📞 Call-in-to-listen Hotline: USA: 605-477-2100 | UK: 0333-366-0154 | Israel: 079-579-5088</p><p><br></p><p>📤 WhatsApp feedback: +1 (914) 222-5513</p><p><br></p><p>⚠️ Reminder: This episode or description is not financial advice.</p><p><br></p><p>#KosherMoney #JewishPodcast LivingLchaim</p>

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Living Lchaim

Who Said A Jewish Family Needs Over $150K Per Year?

OCT 28, 202574 MIN
Kosher Money

Who Said A Jewish Family Needs Over $150K Per Year?

OCT 28, 202574 MIN

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<p>We take you out of town to Columbus, Ohio, one of America’s most surprising, affordable, and fast-growing Jewish communities.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever wondered what out-of-town Jewish life really looks like, this episode will open your eyes. </p><p><br></p><p>Rabbi Avi Goldstein and Meir Perlmutter share how Columbus became a thriving hub of Orthodox life, complete with kosher restaurants, strong schools, affordable homes, and a deep sense of connection.</p><p><br></p><p>We explore:</p><p><br></p><p>🏡 Why housing in Columbus costs a fraction of what it does in Lakewood or the Five Towns </p><p><br></p><p>💰 How families are saving tens of thousands of dollars in tuition in Ohio </p><p><br></p><p>👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 What it means to raise kids in a community where everyone knows your name</p><p><br></p><p>🌟 How two passionate community builders helped turn a small Midwest city into a center of Jewish growth </p><p><br></p><p>Columbus appears to offer a calmer, more intentional Jewish lifestyle with less financial pressure and more opportunities to start something big.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever said, “I could never leave the tri-state,” this episode might make you think again. </p><p><br></p><p>Visit https://www.columbuspathways.org/ to learn more. </p><p><br></p><p>You can also email Rabbi Goldstein at [email protected] or contact 614-448-8396. </p><p><br></p><p>And, no, this wasn't a paid episode. We don't do paid episodes. :-)</p><p><br></p><p>Here's our special episode with Rabbi Moshe Hauer zt"l: https://youtu.be/G2Xt_SGD5jw</p><p><br></p><p>✬ SPONSORS OF EPISODE 101 ✬</p><p><br></p><p>► TWILLORY – Premium menswear that works hard and looks even better. Use promo code CHAI20 at Twillory.com/KosherMoney for 20% off your first order.</p><p><br></p><p>► BITBEAN – Turn your big ideas into custom software that scales. Whether you’re in healthcare, finance, or retail, BitBean builds tools that make business smarter. Learn more: bitbean.link/4edg53</p><p><br></p><p>► EVERGREEN KOSHER – Your one-stop shop for all things kosher. Fresh, fast, and now delivering to more communities than ever before. Visit https://www.evergreenkosher.com/ or email [email protected] to get connected!</p><p><br></p><p>► COLEL CHABAD – Supporting families in Israel since 1788. Your donation makes a real difference. Give today: colelchabad.org/koshermoney </p><p><br></p><p>💬 Support Kosher Money and help us make more inspiring episodes: livinglchaim.com/donate</p><p><br></p><p>CHAPTERS:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>01:13 Who Is Rabbi Avi Goldstein?</p><p>02:32 Finding Himself in Columbus, Ohio</p><p>03:20 How Meir Perlmuter Ended Up in Columbus</p><p>05:26 The Facts About Columbus</p><p>06:18 Orthodox Community That Got It All Started</p><p>08:06 What Jewish Life in Columbus Looks Like</p><p>11:23 The Number of Orthodox Jews in Columbus</p><p>12:10 Housing Costs in Columbus</p><p>14:03 Spreading the Word to Join the Community</p><p>17:04 Kosher Food & The Growth Mentality</p><p>20:58 Twillory’s High-Quality Clothing</p><p>22:23 BitBean Brings Your Ideas to Life</p><p>23:14 What Tuition Looks Like in Columbus</p><p>26:57 Resources in Schools for Special Needs</p><p>27:14 The Pace of Life in Columbus</p><p>29:54 Columbus Is Not a Cookie-Cutter Place</p><p>32:10 Emergency Services in Columbus</p><p>34:00 Why People Choose to Live Out of Town</p><p>36:29 How Can an Introvert Move Out of Town?</p><p>38:40 Columbus Is Not That Far</p><p>39:25 The Weather in Columbus, Ohio</p><p>39:35 No More State Income Tax?</p><p>40:00 Job Opportunities in Columbus</p><p>42:11 Women in the Workforce</p><p>42:54 Helping Each Other Get Jobs</p><p>44:02 Who Adapts Best to the Move</p><p>44:52 Evergreen Can Deliver to Your Community!</p><p>46:59 Colel Chabad Helps 1000s</p><p>48:13 Jewish Communities Communicating</p><p>50:05 Spending Shabbos in Columbus</p><p>53:34 The Uniqueness of Columbus</p><p>55:30 The Community Is Invested in Education</p><p>57:07 The Switch from New York to Ohio</p><p>1:00:02 Opportunity to Live a Happy, Fulfilling Life</p><p>1:02:17 Remembering Rabbi Moshe Hauer ZT”L</p><p>1:09:36 Where You Can Learn More </p><p>1:10:28 Outro: Takeaways + Sponsors + Subscribe!</p><p><br></p><p>🎓 Get free Jewish financial education resources: LivingSmarterJewish.org</p><p><br></p><p>📞 Call-in-to-listen Hotline: USA: 605-477-2100 | UK: 0333-366-0154 | Israel: 079-579-5088</p><p><br></p><p>📤 WhatsApp feedback: +1 (914) 222-5513</p><p><br></p><p>⚠️ Reminder: This episode or description is not financial advice.</p><p><br></p><p>#KosherMoney #JewishPodcast LivingLchaim</p>