A Jewish view on money and wealth

Around Jews and money there are many myths, stereotypes and jokes. But what lies behind them? How does Jewish tradition regard wealth, why is the desire to earn not considered shameful, and what place does money hold in a person's life? We will talk about how Jewish culture shapes attitudes to money, what is considered right in matters of earning, spending and charity, and which principles may be useful to a modern entrepreneur. There will be room for both serious questions and Jewish humour.

What we will discuss: Jewish attitudes to money and where the well-known stereotypes come from; earning, spending, saving — how to manage money wisely and recognise when you have enough; money and raising children; wealth and charity; profit and conscience. For whom: entrepreneurs and managers, lovers of substantive conversation and anyone who wants to understand Jewish culture better.

Speaker: Shmuel Kot, Chief Rabbi of Estonia, who for more than 26 years has led the Jewish religious community in Tallinn and the Estonian Jewish education centre, and represents Chabad.

Programme: 9:00–9:30 guests gather at the synagogue and networking; 9:30–10:15 attitudes to money in Jewish tradition; 10:15–10:45 questions and open discussion with the rabbi; 10:45–11:00 free conversation and close. Venue: Tallinn Synagogue, Karu 16. Date: 12 November 2026. Registration is mandatory. For security reasons, buying a ticket does not guarantee participation: our manager will contact you to confirm. The two-event rule applies: non-residents may attend two club events as guests, after which participation is possible only as a club resident. Open events such as FuckUp Night are not covered by this rule.