Welcome to Mishpatim Week where we will be sharing d’vrei torah (insights from this text), impact stories, and visiting synagogues around the area. We’ll share meaningful insights from Parshat Mishpatim, exploring its implications and teachings on how we can support one another in accordance with our traditions.
In a world where understanding often precedes action, the Torah presents a reverse sequence, emphasizing faith and commitment first.
This leap of faith is not unfamiliar to us at HFL.
Many are initially skeptical about our interest-free lending model: How can we trust repayment without interest? How does the organization sustain itself? However, those who have experienced the power of this model know it works profoundly well.
“I personally experienced the transformative nature of this model during my graduate studies,” said Anna Marx, HFL Executive Director. “Receiving an interest-free loan not only facilitated my education, but also ingrained in me a deep gratitude towards the Jewish community. This gratitude ensured that I prioritized repaying this loan above all others.”
The longevity of Hebrew Free Loan organizations in the United States, some for over 150 years, stands as a testament to the strength and efficacy of our model.
Our commitment and your role
Each loan we issue is a gesture of faith. While we follow rigorous protocols to safeguard our process, fundamentally, each transaction is a leap—believing in the goodwill and responsibility of our borrowers.
With a repayment rate of over 99% over the past 40 years, our faith is continually validated.
Our February Fundraising Goal
Join us in reaching our goal of $5,000 by February 28th! The demand for interest-free loans has more than doubled over the past two years. This winter, in the spirit of Parshat Mishpatim, we invite you to contribute to a cause that extends far beyond a single gesture. Your gift will continuously circulate within the community, providing sustained support and making a lasting impact for years to come. Together, let’s empower those in need with the means to thrive.
Thank you to our wonderful organizational partners! These organizations are helping to get the word out about interest-free loans in Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey during the week of Parshat Mishpatim.