(Originally posted May, 2020...but so worth another listen)

Rabbi Daniel Lapin believes that money is the reward we get when we serve another one of God’s children. Therefore, doing business is doing God’s work. In his videos, courses, and books, Thou Shall Prosper and Business Secrets from the Bible, Rabbi Lapin leverages scripture to weave a passionate and refreshing defense of capitalism.

In short: God wants man and woman to be together, to serve one another, and to prosper as a result.  In addition to capitalism, Rabbi Lapin and I discuss Evangelicalism, the Prosperity Gospel (which he completely disavows), the respective financial attitudes of Protestants v. Catholics, and—yes—why Jews are disproportionately good with money. 

Full-disclosure: I may be a biased participant in this conversation because the two best financial days of my life were the days I met the late Dave Goldberg and the day I met Mark Zuckerberg. Suffice to say that I have benefited tremendously from my association with The Tribe, even if I once made a tragic sartorial decisions at a Bat Mitzvah (listen for the details. It mortifies me to this day.) 

Also, just because I host someone and engage them in spirited, good natured conversation does not mean that I agree with 100% of their opinions. It’s an old fashioned concept but it’s possible to disagree with someone you love.  

If you have an idea for a potential guest or just want to say hi, please email me at [email protected].

Learn more about Rabbi Lapin on https://YouNeedaRabbi.com. 

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