An Overwhelming Amount Of Medical Debt Is Piling Up Across The Country

The video discusses Rosh Hashanah and Rabbi Sam K's sermon on second chances. Rabbi K shares his personal struggle with medical debt, highlighting the broader issue of medical debt in America. The video introduces RIP Medical Debt, a nonprofit that buys and forgives medical debt. Rabbi K's new job and community support helped him overcome his financial struggles. He then used his platform to raise funds for RIP Medical Debt, demonstrating the power of community and second chances.

What is the significance of Rosh Hashanah according to Rabbi Sam K?

• It marks the end of the Jewish calendar year.

• It is a celebration of Jewish independence.

• It is a time for Jews to seek forgiveness and embrace second chances.

• It is a festival of lights.

What personal challenge did Rabbi Sam K face that he shared in his sermon?

• He had to move to a new city.

• He lost his job unexpectedly.

• He faced a significant amount of medical debt.

• He struggled with a severe illness.

According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, what is the total medical debt in America?

• $100 billion

• $50 billion

• $200 billion

• $140 billion

How does RIP Medical Debt help individuals with medical debt?

• By negotiating directly with hospitals.

• By providing loans to pay off debts.

• By purchasing and forgiving debts for pennies on the dollar.

• By offering financial counseling services.

What was the outcome of the fundraiser organized by Rabbi K's temple community?

• They raised $5,000 to help a few families.

• They raised $50,000 to relieve $5 million in medical debt.

• They raised $1 million to support local hospitals.

• They raised $500,000 to build a new community center.