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Nov 1, 2022

Interest-Free Loans Provide Relief in Tough Economic Times

With rampant inflation and the high costs of housing, food and gas, making ends meet is not always easy. Sometimes, a little short-term assistance can go a long way. For more than 30 years, Federation’s Hebrew Free Loan Association of Miami (HFLA) has provided interest-free loans to members of the Jewish community and those who work for Miami's Jewish institutions to help bridge the gap during challenging times. HFLA offers loans to cover personal, business, emergency, adoption and fertility expenses, with a grace period of three months before payback begins. “This is really a hand-up, not a hand-out for people struggling during tough economic times,” says Jaclyn Bergman, HFLA Chair. “We want people to really feel good and supported by our Jewish community. And it’s a testament to our community that the vast majority of loans are paid back quickly to enable the next person to benefit.” Since the inception of HFLA, more than $4 million has been distributed through over 1,500 interest-free loans. To learn more, watch this short video, featuring HFLA’s Immediate Past Chair Michelle Ben-Aviv and several loan recipients. To apply for an economic relief loan, click here.

Creating Community in Times of Crisis

Creating Community in Times of Crisis

As missiles rained down and everyone took shelter, Federation did what it does best: organized a swift response, located resources and brought people together.

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Helping Israelis Under Iranian Fire

Helping Israelis Under Iranian Fire

Through your support of the Israel Emergency Fund (IEF), an additional $10 million is now helping Israelis whose needs have increased dramatically since the start of the Israel-Iran war.

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Meet Shelly Brodie: New Chair of The Foundation

Meet Shelly Brodie: New Chair of The Foundation

Longtime Federation Board member, Forever Pacesetter and highly involved volunteer Shelly Brodie will become the new Chair of The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, effective July 1.

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Lending a (Small) Hand: Kids Helping Kids

Lending a (Small) Hand: Kids Helping Kids

Preschoolers at the Herman & Miriam Tauber Academy raised $800 to help children in Federation’s partner city of Yerucham buy necessary school supplies.

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