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Jan 26, 2022

Federation’s HFLA is Shabbat Mishpatim in Action

Exodus 22:24 decrees, “Thou shalt not exact interest from the needy among you.” This Shabbat, Parashat Mishpatim reminds us that giving an interest-free loan is considered an even greater mitzvah than giving charity. For more than 30 years, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Hebrew Free Loan Association of Miami (HFLA) has been dedicated to the value of interest-free lending. During that time, more than $3 million has been distributed through over 1,000 interest-free loans. HFLA offers four types of loans to cover a variety of expenses, including personal, business, emergency and fertility loans. Watch a short video here about what the Torah says about interest-free loans. Click here to learn more about HFLA.

Kristallnacht Commemoration: Sunday, November 9

Kristallnacht Commemoration: Sunday, November 9

During an evening of reflection, prayer and music, we will come together to honor the memory of the 6 million Jews murdered during the Holocaust, hear the testimony of an eyewitness to the Holocaust and honor the resilience of Survivors.

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Federation Supports IDF Reservist Families

Federation Supports IDF Reservist Families

Federation is assisting IDF reservists and their families — gravely impacted by Israel’s two-year war with Hamas ­— through the Reservists’ Wives Forum, which represents 100,000 reservist families facing employment and mental health challenges.

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Interest-Free Loans Available Through Federation

Interest-Free Loans Available Through Federation

Through interest-free loans, the program offers a compassionate, practical path to financial stability while upholding the Jewish tradition of mutual responsibility.

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Supporting Breast Health

Supporting Breast Health

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but Federation supports programs year-round that promote awareness of breast cancer risks in our Jewish community.

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