Five Foundations of Jewish Economic Theory

Lesson 2: Five Foundations of Jewish Economic Theory

Every day we have the potential to take the mundane and elevate it to the holy through our work and resources. Jewish people have known and exhibited this through a lifestyle they call tikkun olam. In this lesson, Billy Epperhart unpacks the five foundations of Jewish Economic Theory and discusses how these tenants can give us a more well-rounded perspective of the wealth building process. 

The 5 Foundations of Wealth in Jewish Economic Theory are:

1. Participation in the Creative Process
2. Protection of Private Property
3. The Accumulation of Wealth as a Virtue
4. Caring for the Needy
5. Limited Government