Meet the Orthodox Jewish Woman Who Became a Millionaire Before 30

Our conversation takes place over the phone, across continents. Chaya Rosenzweig, now living in the U.S., navigates a packed schedule despite the significant time difference. Her story sounds almost like a Cinderella tale, nearly too extraordinary to be true, yet it is completely real.

Rosenzweig is a 29-year-old Orthodox Jewish mother of three who today manages a real estate investment firm valued at hundreds of millions of dollars. But her life did not begin this way.

“I grew up in a modern Orthodox family in Tzfat and moved to Bnei Brak at the age of ten,” she shares. “My childhood was difficult, marked by financial hardship and divorced parents. I wasn’t a standout student at the Lustig Seminary. I married young, and by 20 I was already a wife and mother. Nine years ago, we moved to the U.S. after struggling to find fulfillment in Israel.”

Starting From Nothing

“My parents are divorced, and although my father lives in the U.S., we couldn’t rely on him. My husband has American citizenship, which made the move possible, but we barely spoke the language and arrived with no furniture. That’s when the journey of faith truly began.”

Chaya decided to pursue real estate. “I knew I had strong people skills, and I saw real estate as a field that could offer stability. Despite my past financial struggles, I dreamed of economic security and the ability to influence others for good.”

She enrolled in a real estate licensing course, even though her English was weak and she had never excelled academically. During that time, she also gave birth. “What took others weeks took me a year,” she recalls. “I failed the exam repeatedly until the clerk finally asked me, ‘Isn’t it time to give up?’ I answered, ‘No one will remember how many times I failed once I pass.’”

Breaking Through

Eventually, she earned her license. A successful classmate noticed her determination and offered her a job, warning her that sales would likely start slowly. “That didn’t happen,” she says. “I sold my first property within two weeks.”

Living in Lakewood, New Jersey, she initially wondered why anyone would choose her as an agent. “Then Israeli clients started coming in waves, simply because I spoke Hebrew. That’s when I understood that everyone has a unique mission.”

She sold numerous homes and moved into investments, renovations, and resale projects. Together with an investor, she took out a significant loan to purchase her first property. When a contractor scammed her out of $70,000, she chose to take responsibility, hired a new contractor, and ultimately made an even greater profit due to rising demand. “I could have walked away,” she says, “but I chose good. I feel Hashem’s blessing every day.”

“The Test of Wealth Is a Trial”

What challenges do you face now that it seems you have everything?

“The fear of pride is constant,” she answers. “Wealth is a serious test that requires humility and a strong sense of purpose. My days are filled with helping others, which keeps me grounded, together with my family and children. I want more, but I’m content with what I have.”

She lives with constant gratitude, knowing everything can disappear in an instant. “My husband still remembers the days when our credit card was declined for bread and formula. Nothing is guaranteed. Every second requires alignment with Hashem.”

She encourages women to begin each day by listing ten things they’re grateful for. “That awareness must be passed on to children too,” she adds. “Before a recent vacation, my daughter worked in a daycare to earn her spending money. She needs to understand that growth comes through process.”

Lessons From Setbacks

About a year ago, Chaya experienced a serious injury while skiing and suddenly needed a wheelchair. “I couldn’t even walk to the bathroom. The pain was immense,” she recalls. “That experience taught me empathy and completely changed the way I see others.”

She recorded a podcast during that period, speaking openly while in pain. “Sharing from the heart touched many people and gave them strength.”

After Experiencing Israel’s Reality

During the recent war, the Rosenzweigs were visiting Israel. “We were at Kibbutz Lavi for my 29th birthday when sirens began,” she says. “My daughters had never run to a shelter before. That fear stayed with us.”

Returning to the U.S. was difficult. “Being back in normal life didn’t feel right. That experience fueled my desire to help.”

She soon founded Mpower: Motherly Strength, a fund supporting the mental and economic well-being of businesswomen and reservists’ wives. “We provide psychological support and treatments, and we’re planning a conference in Israel for women directly affected by the war.”

Faith Over Fear

Do you use your overseas position for public advocacy for Israel?

“Many people have suggested it, but no,” she says. “My focus is connecting hearts, not amplifying hatred. Salvation doesn’t come from governments or armies. It comes from Hashem.”

Success at a Young Age

Do you encounter skepticism because of your age?

“If I expect it, I’ll attract it,” she answers. “I choose to surround myself with people who think expansively. I’m not here to create jealousy. I’m here to inspire.”

She believes confidence invites respect. “When you trust yourself, others feel it. I’m proud of my age. Everything is possible.”

Letting Go of Control

Do you fear losing everything one day?

“Fear exists, but realizing how little we control is calming. Our role is to act responsibly and trust the outcome.”

She recalls COVID-19 as a turning point. “Some people collapsed, others flourished. I told myself I am a daughter of the King, and that belief carried me through my strongest business period.”

Partnership and Marriage

How does your husband relate to your success?

“He isn’t threatened,” she says. “We see ourselves as partners. There’s no ‘my money.’ We grow together.”

She emphasizes mutual respect and shared leadership. “Our marriage works because we evolve together, with faith, gratitude, and deep connection.”