Many businessmen today invest in stocks, commodities like natural gas, precious metals, and so on. But they don't invest the same percentage in Torah learning, in kiruv, in helping Jews do teshuva. Is this acceptable according to Jewish law? What should our priorities be when it comes to where we put our money?

Investing in Torah, kiruv, and teshuva is a completely different universe of value than financial investments. Having left millions on Wall Street, I attest: even immense wealth is worthless compared to one hour of Torah. Hashem gives us 100% of our money, asking for at least 10% back. Spiritual investments yield infinite returns: every mitzvah from those you help, their children's mitzvot, their Torah learning—all accrue to your account. No stock can compete. Misplaced priorities, seeking financial over spiritual advice, reveal hearts focused on pockets, not Olam Haba. While a living is necessary, excess material wealth pales against the urgent need to invest in mitzvot now. Halacha mandates 10% maaser, but wisdom dictates an even larger spiritual portfolio. Torah and kiruv prevent sin, bring blessing, and are the greatest segulah for parnassah.