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Feb 14, 2024

HFLA Offers Interest-Free Loans to Jewish Borrowers

Exodus 22:24 decrees, “Thou shalt not exact interest from the needy among you.” Last week, Parashat Mishpatim reminded us that providing 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 $4 million has been distributed through over 1,500 interest-free loans. HFLA offers four types of loans to cover a variety of expenses, including personal, business, fertility and adoption loans. Watch a short video about what the Torah says about interest-free loans. Click here to learn more about HFLA.

Building Bridges

Building Bridges

As countries around the world continue to be openly hostile to Israel and the Jewish people, an international delegation of journalists visited some of Miami's Jewish institutions with the goal of increasing understanding.

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Federation Champions Inclusion in Israel

Federation Champions Inclusion in Israel

After more than a decade of advocacy, Federation partner Beit Issie Shapiro, has helped secure an important victory for children with disabilities and their families.

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Register Now for Everything But the Turkey

Register Now for Everything But the Turkey

Join the Federation’s Jewish Volunteer Center for the 18th annual Everything But the Turkey, a family-friendly volunteer experience that brings our community together to help neighbors in need.

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Shalom Bayit Supporting Domestic Abuse Survivors

Shalom Bayit Supporting Domestic Abuse Survivors

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Shalom Bayit (Peace in the Home) program helps survivors and their families find safety, stability and hope throughout the year.

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