Hebrew Free Loan Society

08/25/2026

Families shouldn’t have to choose between financial stability and the education their child needs. HFLS’s 0%-interest Special Education Bridge Loan helps families cover the cost of tuition while awaiting reimbursement from the Department of Education.

Learn how HFLS can help: www.HFLS.org/special

08/18/2026

HFLS was thrilled to be part of the Westchester Jewish Music and Arts Festival, organized by the Westchester Jewish Council (WJC), of which HFLS is a member!

Our Outreach Officer, Leah, spent the day connecting with community members and spreading the word about how HFLS interest-free loans can help New Yorkers manage unexpected expenses, pursue important opportunities, and move toward greater financial stability.

Thank you to the WJC for bringing together so many organizations and community members for a wonderful day of music, arts, and connection!

Pictured: Leah speaking with Dan D’Amico, candidate for Westchester County Legislator, about HFLS and how our zero-interest loans can help local residents.

08/17/2026

Thanks to the generosity of Jewish Communal Fund Fundholders, HFLS has reached an exciting milestone: $10 million in zero-interest loans provided to more than 1,300 New Yorkers since 2018.

Through this innovative partnership, charitable dollars are recycled again and again to fund interest-free loans—giving more New Yorkers access to affordable capital, strengthening their financial stability, and creating lasting opportunity.

Learn more: https://jcfny.org/silp/

07/29/2026

HFLS had a great time yesterday connecting with entrepreneurs and networking with fellow financial institutions at the Small Business Financing Panel & Networking Event, hosted by the Pace SBDC in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) New York District Office. business development center

It was inspiring to meet so many current and aspiring small business owners eager to learn about their financing options and take the next step in growing their businesses. Events like these are a great reminder that access to affordable capital and strong community partnerships can make all the difference for lower-income entrepreneurs.

Thank you to Pace SBDC and the SBA New York District Office for bringing together lenders, advisors, and entrepreneurs for such an informative and valuable morning. We look forward to continuing to help New York's small businesses thrive through interest-free loans.

07/16/2026

Over the last 12 months, nearly 1,900 New York households accessed close to $34 million in interest-free loans through HFLS, creating opportunity and stability for families and communities across New York.

We are grateful to our donors and the broader community for making this impact possible. Read our recent update from HFLS Board Chair Ellen Braitman to learn more: https://qrco.de/fy26impact

06/26/2026

As federal student loan options become more limited, affordable financing for college students is becoming more important than ever.

Discover how HFLS is helping students like Deborah pursue their career dreams without the burden of high-interest debt.

Learn more here: https://t.e2ma.net/webview/gww67i/03e6dfe9068725be0d63c1db9145ebfc

06/23/2026

Job Opening!

HFLS is hiring an Individual Giving Officer to help grow and steward a portfolio of mission-driven donors who make our work possible. If you're an experienced fundraiser who loves building relationships, inspiring philanthropy, and turning donor engagement into lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team and help expand economic opportunity for New Yorkers—apply today by sending your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Position: Full-time/Exempt/Hybrid
Location: Greater NYC area. Must be able to work from HFLS’s midtown Manhattan office at least one day per week.
Compensation: $80,000-$90,000 per year depending on experience.

Learn More: https://hfls.org/job-opportunities/individual-giving-officer/

06/18/2026

Security upgrades can’t wait. See how HFLS is helping Jewish institutions act now—and why your support matters.

Read More: https://qrco.de/HFLSsecurity

06/15/2026

A thoughtful feature on HFLS in David Roberts’ Sparks From Culture highlights our 130+ year history, 99.9% repayment rate, and how interest-free loans help New Yorkers create opportunity and build financial stability.

Read more here: https://www.davidnroberts.com/p/this-is-news?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=email-restack-comment&r=204278&triedRedirect=true

06/04/2026

In our latest HFLS e-newsletter, President & CEO Rabbi David Rosenn discusses the challenges NYC entrepreneurs face in accessing affordable and safe capital to start or grow their businesses.

To help meet this need, HFLS is partnering with the NYC Comptroller Mark Levine to expand its interest-free Small Business Loan program from $6M to $8M—creating more opportunities for businesses and communities across New York City.

Read more: https://qrco.de/comptroller_HFLS

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