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In Chicago, medical debt is being erased in accordance with the Jewish law of “Shmita” – the sabbatical year

JTA An interfaith coalition erased medical debts for over 2,000 people in the Chicago area, inspired by an ancient Jewish custom Jackie Hajdenberg and Gabe Friedman May 26, 2022 More than half of bankruptcies in the United States are connected to … Continue reading

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