Rabbi Yigal Cohen Delivers Daily Spiritual Insight on Wealth and Righteousness

Rabbi Yigal Cohen, a leading halachic authority and head of the Yabia Omer institutions as well as a member of the Chief Rabbinate Council, presents a daily 60-second spiritual encouragement segment on Kikar HaShabbat. Drawing from the classic Jewish ethical work "Chovot HaLevavot" (Duties of the Heart), Rabbi Cohen discusses the concept that a wicked person may possess money, but it ultimately does not belong to them. This teaching emphasizes the transient and illusory nature of wealth acquired through unrighteous means.

The segment, titled "There Is a Wicked Person Who Has Money But It Is Not His," was released on August 7, 2026, and includes a brief video recorded by Shimon Bardi. Rabbi Cohen further elaborates that the money of the wicked is held by them only in trust, implying divine justice and the impermanence of ill-gotten gains. This daily spiritual message aims to provide moral and ethical reinforcement to viewers, particularly within the Haredi community.

The video and message are part of a continuing series of short, topical spiritual insights designed to inspire and strengthen faith and ethical conduct among the audience.