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Jews do not get interest-free loans. A "Heter Iska" redefines loans as investments to comply with Jewish law, but borrowers still incur costs equivalent to interest. It’s a religious accommodation, not a financial advantage. Sources: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loans_and_interest_in_Judaism https://www.kfikosher.org/heter-iska https://www.yeshiva.co/midrash/13712
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