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Local Jewish Group
Makes the National
       News
     By Leo Kan
Local Jewish Group Makes
    the National News
For most of my adult life, I have been an
active part of the Jewish community in
Dallas, Texas. Recently, The Wall Street
Journal featured one of our local
organizations in an article on religion and
finance. The WSJ profiled the
Dallas Hebrew Free Loan Association
(DHFLA). Since 1935, the DHFLA has
followed the principles of the Torah by
loaning out money without interest.
Local Jewish Group Makes
    the National News
The group’s motto is “A Hand Up, Not a Hand Out.” It
operates as a microfinance institution, making small,
need-based loans for tuition, adoption, home health
care, youth experiences, and general need. Less than
1% of the borrowers default, and the returned money is
then lent out to other needy members of the Dallas
Jewish community. In today’s economy, when many
people find it difficult to get credit, the work of the DHFLA
is more important than ever. I am proud that the WSJ
chose to highlight this important Dallas institution.
About Saul Meyer
Saul Meyer has served the Jewish
Federation of Dallas in a variety of
capacities.

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Local jewish group makes the national news by leo kan

  • 1. Local Jewish Group Makes the National News By Leo Kan
  • 2. Local Jewish Group Makes the National News For most of my adult life, I have been an active part of the Jewish community in Dallas, Texas. Recently, The Wall Street Journal featured one of our local organizations in an article on religion and finance. The WSJ profiled the Dallas Hebrew Free Loan Association (DHFLA). Since 1935, the DHFLA has followed the principles of the Torah by loaning out money without interest.
  • 3. Local Jewish Group Makes the National News The group’s motto is “A Hand Up, Not a Hand Out.” It operates as a microfinance institution, making small, need-based loans for tuition, adoption, home health care, youth experiences, and general need. Less than 1% of the borrowers default, and the returned money is then lent out to other needy members of the Dallas Jewish community. In today’s economy, when many people find it difficult to get credit, the work of the DHFLA is more important than ever. I am proud that the WSJ chose to highlight this important Dallas institution.
  • 4. About Saul Meyer Saul Meyer has served the Jewish Federation of Dallas in a variety of capacities.