A new KU Chabad course led by the Jewish Business Club is aiming to equip students with tools to build a strong financial future.
Last semester, a new six-week financial literacy course was launched to give students practical skills in money management, investing and long-term financial planning. Sessions are held in the KU School of Business.
The course is part of the Jewish Business Club (JBC), an active and growing community of Jewish students within KU’s School of Business. Led by Chabad student interns, the club brings together students for networking, mentorship, leadership development, and now, practical financial education.
The course is led by KU Chabad alumnus Jordan Herwig, now a financial advisor at Gen4 Wealth Advisors. Drawing on the principles of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger, the course aims to build students’ financial confidence as they prepare for life after KU.
This course is one of more than 53 programs KU Chabad offers throughout the year.
“We know that different students connect in different ways, some through Shabbat dinners, some through social events and others through leadership opportunities or practical life skills,” said Rabbi Zalman Tiechtel, co-director of KU Chabad. “That’s why we are always expanding our offerings, creating multiple gateways for students to plug in and feel connected as part of the community. Whether it’s academic pressure, social struggles, mental health or planning for life after college, KU Chabad strives to be a trusted source of support at every step.”
Dori Jezmir, past co-president of the JBC, said that “We’re incredibly grateful to Jordan Herwig and Gen4 Wealth Advisors for partnering with us in launching this transformative course, one that empowers students not just for the classroom, but for life. It was amazing to see the impact of this course and how much the students enjoyed it.”
This financial literacy course was made possible through the Kehilah Initiative, a program supported by the Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City. Kehilah is focused on reaching Jewish students who may feel underengaged or disconnected.
