Frum FIRE

Consider what your life would be like if you didn’t have to work. Would you spend more time with loved ones, learn more, explore the world, acquire new skills, or pursue a passion-driven career change? All of those? 

Living a purposeful life without being beholden to a job is the raison d'etre of the FIRE movement. FIRE stands for "Financial Independence Retire Early." Each word deserves its own lengthy treatment. 

Intriguingly, while the FIRE movement has gained traction elsewhere, with few exceptions, it hasn't found resonance in the observant Jewish world. Despite the significant wealth in some of our Orthodox communities, the adoption of the FIRE framework has been limited.

I think this is a mistake.

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