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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.

L’Chaim to Lily at the Annual Meeting

L’Chaim to Lily at the Annual Meeting

Join Jewish Miami to wish “L’Chaim to Lily!” at the 88th Annual Meeting of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation on Wednesday, June 3 at 5:30 p.m. at Jungle Island.

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Helping Israeli Small Businesses Succeed

Helping Israeli Small Businesses Succeed

Federation is helping nearly 3,500 small and family-run businesses in Israel receive the help they need to preserve their livelihoods and support the wider circle that depends on them — their employees, suppliers and the families behind every paycheck.

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IDF Soldiers Visit Jewish Miami

IDF Soldiers Visit Jewish Miami

Last week’s Jewish Miami commemorations of Israel’s Memorial and Independence Days were enhanced by visits from IDF soldiers Ariel and Shaked of Shlichim B’madim (Emissaries in Uniform).

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Supporting Local Holocaust Survivors

Supporting Local Holocaust Survivors

Through a $200,00 grant, Federation is continuing to provide critical programming and social services for Holocaust survivors in Miami, as well as trauma care for diverse older adults.

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