News & Events

Save the Date...10-10-10

DHFLA Will Honor Mike Friedman at Anniversary Gala;
Honorary cochairs are Bennett Glazer
and Herb Weitzman.

DHFLA is hosting a spectacular gala on October 10, 2010 (10-10-10) honoring Mike Friedman and our 75th anniversary of making interest free loans in the Dallas area Jewish community. Event co-chairs are Louis Marx and Shirley Strauss. Honorary cochairs are Bennett Glazer and Herb Weitzman. The event will be held at the Westin Park Central, with a 6:30 p.m. start time. Master of Ceremonies will be Brendan Higgins, formerly of KXAS/NBC Dallas. Using the sponsorship sheet, please indicate your level of participation. Sponsorship opportunities are limited; secure yours today! Single tickets and table sponsorships (10 seats/table) are available as well as advertisements in our tribute book. Read or download the sponsorship sheet for details or contact the office at DHFLA@sbcglobal.net or 214-696-8008. Deadline for ad copy is August 27, 2010.

Pay online if you wish. There is a level of ticket sales, sponsorship, and advertising to fit all budgets. Indicate in the memo field how you wish your donation to be applied.

New Kroger Neighbor to Neighbor Program & DHFLA

Link Your Kroger Plus Card to DHFLA!

Kroger has a new program benefiting DHFLA! It's easy to do! Print out the bar code by clicking here:

DHFLA Bar Code

Bring the bar code, along with your Kroger Plus card to Kroger's. Tell the check out person to link your Kroger Plus Card to the DHFLA bar code. (You only need to do this once a year —
as of June you will need to relink your card).

DHFLA will receive a donation everytime you shop at Kroger's and present your Kroger Plus Card.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

NEW Student Loans Temporarily Suspended

As a result of the great demand for our student loans during these
challenging economic times, funding for Spring 2010 for NEW students has been temporarily suspended. We are still accepting applications, however, and your name will be placed on a waiting list. Funding for students currently in the student loan program is unaffected.

DHFLA Now Accepts Donations Online!

Click the “make a donation” button on this web site. We accept donations via credit card or PayPal. Both are secure transactions.

Your membership and donations are vital for funding for our loan programs. If you aren’t a member of DHFLA, please join. If you are already a member, now is the time to renew!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Martin Samuelsohn 1915-2010

Martin Samuelsohn, lifetime member and strong supporter of Dallas Hebrew Free Loan Association, passed away on February 16. Martin, “Uncle Marty” to all who knew him, was born July 3, 1915 in Rochester, New York. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Marie Testa Samuelsohn. He graduated City College of New York, attended St. John’s Law School, then transferred to SMU School of Law in 1939, graduating in 1941. Martin spent most of his career in the liquor business, opening “Marty’s” Liquors on Greenville Ave. in 1943. He was president of the Shearith Israel Brotherhood and started the first Boy Scout Troup there. Among his many interests, he volunteered for SCORE, the Dallas Bar Association and SMU Dedman School of Law, and he received many awards and honors from the community. His passions were his family and promoting education among community youth. He will truly be missed by all for his “sunshine” smile and sparkling personality.