What Happens When a Lawyer, Doctor, and Rabbi Decides to Give More
Rabbi Dr. Zev Gershon Esq. on Giving Without Losing
Even if you never choose to give a kidney, ask yourself:
What should I be giving?
In this week’s episode of You Are What You Give, I sit down with Dr. Zev Gershon - lawyer, physician, rabbi, philanthropist - to explore how someone discerns a life of generosity across professions… and how he ultimately decided to give something that was truly part of himself.
We discuss:
Why he chose two “giving professions” - and whether that’s even the right framing
The difference between giving resources and giving yourself
How to know when a certain kind of giving is yours to do
Whether he has ever second-guessed something he’s given
And how he measures the success of his generosity
At one point, the conversation turns to a critical idea:
Giving where someone else has so much more to gain, and you have so much less to lose.
For nonprofit leaders, fundraisers, and thoughtful donors, this episode isn’t just about organ donation. It’s about discernment. It’s about purpose. It’s about understanding what is uniquely yours to give.
Watch or listen to the full episode here:
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As always, thank you for being part of this growing community, as we ask a thought provoking question:
What is your second kidney?
With gratitude,
Avi