Put Your Money Where Your Soul Is: Jewish Wisdom to Transform Your Investments for Good - Paperback

by Jacob Siegel (Author)

"Business as usual" is leading us down a path of rising economic suffering, societal division, and climate crisis. A new approach promises socially responsible investing by looking at "environmental, social, and governance (ESG)" concerns. Amid the new buzzwords and their ensuing controversy, the question remains: where should you invest your retirement savings, your pension plan, or your organization's endowment?

In Put Your Money Where Your Soul Is, Rabbi Jacob Siegel turns to an unexpected source: millennia-old Jewish teachings. Rabbi Siegel makes these teachings accessible for the modern investor, drawing on what Jewish scholars call the "economics of enough" and the ancient Sages' insistence that we must seek to do good while doing well. Rabbi Siegel brings Jewish wisdom directly to bear across asset classes and issues, including investing in a livable climate, racial justice, and more.

Through practical analysis, actionable guidance, and stories and case studies, Rabbi Siegel cuts through the noise, helping the modern investor harness ancient wisdom to leverage your investments for good.

A tour de force that will make a serious difference in the world!"

-Bill McKibben, Founder, 350.org and Third Act

"A truly remarkable book."

-Rabbi Yitz Greenberg, Founding President, CLAL

"Will inspire each one of us on our journeys to repair the world."

-Rabbi Rachel Kahn-Troster, Executive Vice President, Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility

"A powerful argument grounded in Jewish sources for why our ethics and values must inform our financial and business decisions."

-Moses Pava, Alvin Einbender Professor of Business Ethics, Yeshiva University

"Whether you are an individual investor or chair of an investment committee, I hope you will pick up this book and seriously consider the implications it has for how we invest."

-Beth Sirull, President and CEO, Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego