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Mar 24, 2021

HFLA Loans Help Those in Need During the Pandemic

HFLA

Please watch this short video. Do you or someone you know need a helping hand in the wake of the pandemic? The Hebrew Free Loan Association of Miami (HFLA), a Federation program, is providing interest-free loans to qualified Jewish borrowers in Miami-Dade County. The emergency loans of up to $3,000 can help with expenses related to the pandemic, including lost wages, childcare costs, medical needs and more. Click here to see how HFLA is helping during these challenging times. To date, more than 175 recipients have received $464,250. For more information on HFLA, click here.

Playing Basketball in Israel

Playing Basketball in Israel

In a powerful display of resilience and hope, former hostages and survivors of October 7 took to the courts during the 2026 Maccabiah, along with Israeli basketball legends and new olim (immigrants).

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Starting the School Year Ready With JVC

Starting the School Year Ready With JVC

Federation’s JVC visited the Everglades Rec Center with a group of volunteers to spend time with children of migrant workers and help fill their backpacks.

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Take Action on Jewish Communal Security

Take Action on Jewish Communal Security

The bipartisan Jewish American Security Act (S. 4576 & HR 9211) would strengthen protections for Jewish communities through increased security funding, stronger student protections, and new tools to combat antisemitism.

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Interest-Free Loans for Higher Education

Interest-Free Loans for Higher Education

Jewish students can now apply for need-based, interest-free loans covering college, graduate school and vocational programs through JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund), a Federation partner agency.

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