The Truth About Jewish Home Buying

The Truth About Jewish Home Buying

May 12, 2026 · 1h 9m

About this episode

Rabbi Eliezer Gewertzman discusses the pressures surrounding money and home buying in the Jewish community.

Everybody today seems to have a house, a renovation, a driveway full of cars… and a lot of people tend to wonder: “How are they doing it?” And maybe the bigger question: “Am I supposed to be doing it too?” Rabbi Eliezer Gewertzman speaks very honestly about the pressure people feel around money, buying homes, keeping up appearances, and living within your means. There were moments during this interview where you could feel the room get quiet. I think a lot of people know exactly what he’s talking about. Listen closely and enjoy. A special thank you to the Lakewood Resource and Referral Center who put together this wonderful home-buying event. LRRC provides clear guidance, hands-on assistance, advocacy, education, and case management for thousands of households dealing with the basics of life. Visit https://www.lrrcenter.org/ to learn more. ✬ SPONSORS OF EPISODE 113 ✬ ► APPROVED FUNDING – Shmuel Shayowitz of Approved Funding is the guy you want to speak with before making a major mortgage decision. Buying, refinancing, using home equity, or trying to figure out if now is the right time to make a move? Shmuel brings 25+ years of experience and thousands of consultations, but what…

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Host: Living Lchaim

Guest: Rabbi Eliezer Gewertzman

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Organizations: Lakewood Resource and Referral Center

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