Hebrew Free Loan Association of Greater Washington

03/12/2026

As Passover approaches, many families are preparing to host seders, purchase kosher food, and make sure their homes are ready for the celebration.

At Hebrew Free Loan Association of Greater Washington (HFL), we know costs can add up. That’s why we’re proud to offer our Passover Micro-Loan Program, providing interest-free loans of up to $750 with no guarantor requirement to help cover Passover expenses like food, supplies, and other holiday needs.

If you or someone you know could benefit, we encourage you to learn more and apply to our Micro-loan Program as well as our ongoing Traditional Loan Programs!

Visit our website: https://www.hebrewfreeloandc.org/

Apply for a Passover Micro-loan: https://www.hebrewfreeloandc.org/passover

Learn more about our traditional loan programs: https://www.hebrewfreeloandc.org/apply-now.html

03/03/2026

Chag Purim Sameach!

As we celebrate Purim, we’re reminded of the power of community, courage, and showing up for one another in times of uncertainty.

At Hebrew Free Loan Association of Greater Washington (HFL) that spirit lives on every day. Because of your generosity, we’re able to provide interest-free loans that help our community navigate unexpected challenges with dignity.

Purim teaches us that even in hidden moments, we have the power to make a difference. Your donation ensures that members of our community can access the financial support they need quickly, respectfully, and without interest.

Together, we can continue turning moments of hardship into stories of resilience.

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02/17/2026

Hebrew Free Loan Association of Greater Washington (HFL) is excited to share our 2025 infographic. It highlights some of what we accomplished together this past year, including lending over $1,000,000!

We’re so proud that HFL was able to provide more in loans than ever before. This is a sign of the strength of our community, but it’s also a reminder that many of our neighbors are navigating real financial uncertainty and rising costs, and the need for this support continues to grow.

Thank you for being such an important part of our community!

Learn more about Hebrew Free Loan here: https://www.hebrewfreeloandc.org/

Donate to Hebrew Free Loan here: https://www.hebrewfreeloandc.org/donate

02/09/2026

We have important news to share with the HFL community!

In response to rising costs and the growing financial pressures many individuals and families are facing, Hebrew Free Loan Association of Greater Washington (HFL) has increased our maximum traditional loan amount from $20,000 to $30,000 and loans to students from $15,000 to $20,000.

This change means borrowers can access more substantial, interest-free support to cover emergency expenses, consolidate debt, start a business, or expand their family.

This growth is only possible because of the generosity of donors like you. Thank you for being part of a community that shows up for one another.

Learn more about Hebrew Free Loan here: https://www.hebrewfreeloandc.org/

Donate to Hebrew Free Loan here: https://www.hebrewfreeloandc.org/donate

01/13/2026

As HFL enters 2026, we’re reflecting with gratitude on what our community accomplished together in 2025.

Because of your generosity, for the first time in our 117 year history, Hebrew Free Loan Association of Greater Washington (HFL) was able to provide more than $1,000,000 in interest-free loans in one year!

That achievement represents families staying housed, federal workers navigating furlough and job loss, and students continuing their education, all with dignity and support. It also represents the rising need in our community for our vital work.

Thank you for being an essential part of this work, for enabling us meet our community's needs, and for helping us start the year with momentum and hope!

Learn more about Hebrew Free Loan here: https://www.hebrewfreeloandc.org/

Donate to Hebrew Free Loan here: https://www.hebrewfreeloandc.org/donate

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12/22/2025

Hebrew Free Loan Association of Greater Washington's Executive Director, Shuli Tropp, was just featured in a great article from Washington Jewish Week!

Thank you to WJW for featuring Hebrew Free Loan and for highlighting the great work we're doing for the Jewish Community in the Greater D.C. area.

Check out the article here: https://www.washingtonjewishweek.com/shuli-tropp-silver-spring-woman-traded-accounting-for-jewish-communal-world/

Learn more about Hebrew Free Loan here: https://www.hebrewfreeloandc.org/

Learn how Shuli Tropp became the executive director of the Hebrew Free Loan Association, starting from a Shabbat encounter.

12/15/2025

The miracle of Chanukah is the story of a small amount of oil that lasted for eight days, far longer than anyone thought possible. At Hebrew Free Loan Association of Greater Washington (HFL), we see that same miracle every day.

When you make a gift to HFL, your donation doesn’t just help one person once, it is recycled again and again, funding interest-free loans that are repaid and then re-loaned to help another neighbor in need.

Like the oil in the Temple, your generosity stretches far beyond its original measure, creating light, stability, and opportunity over and over again.

This Chanukah, you can help keep that light burning. Make a Chanukah gift today to power a miracle that lasts for generations.

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Thank you for being a source of light in our community!

11/27/2025

As we celebrate Thanksgiving, all of us at the Hebrew Free Loan Association of Greater Washington (HFL) want to share our heartfelt gratitude.

This year, many in our community faced financial uncertainty and unexpected challenges, and thanks to your support, HFL was able to offer interest-free loans that provided stability, dignity, and hope to as many people as possible.

We are truly grateful for everyone who helps strengthen our mission and our community.

Wishing you and your loved ones a warm and joyful Thanksgiving!

Learn more: https://www.hebrewfreeloandc.org/

11/17/2025

Our Annual Brunch was a truly special celebration with fantastic turnout, wonderful energy, and beautiful tributes to our honorees.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who made this event such a success. To our generous attendees, dedicated sponsors, inspiring honorees, and compassionate donors: thank you! Your support ensures that Hebrew Free Loan can continue providing interest-free loans to neighbors in need. Your presence filled the room with warmth and community.

Swipe through some of our favorite moments from the day!

If you were unable to attend, and would like to support our interest free loan programs, please use this link:
https://www.hebrewfreeloandc.org/donate.html

Thank you for being part of the HFL family.

11/12/2025

Hebrew Free Loan Association of Greater Washington (HFL) was just featured by Washington Jewish Week in an article highlighting our partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington to expand our Furlough and Unemployment Loan programs, which provide up to $18,000 to furloughed or recently unemployed community members.

Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’ve expanded our capacity, shortened our turnaround time, and reduced guarantor requirements, allowing us to respond quickly to urgent needs.

Check out the article to learn more about how HFL is helping families weather financial uncertainty during the government shutdown and times of financial instability.

Washington Jewish Week Article: https://www.washingtonjewishweek.com/jewish-federation-allocates-150k-in-aid-amid-government-shutdown/

HFL's Furlough and Unemployment Loan Programs:
https://www.hebrewfreeloandc.org/apply-now

Local Jewish organizations were taking steps to help furloughed federal workers who have missed paychecks and might not get back pay.

10/24/2025

Today marks the 24th day of the government shutdown, and and for many federal employees in our community, the first missed paycheck. With each passing day, financial uncertainty grows, but the Hebrew Free Loan Association of Greater Washington (HFL) remains a source of stability and support.

Our interest-free Furlough and Unemployment Loans of up to $18,000 can provide essential support during this period of uncertainty. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’ve expanded our capacity, shortened our turnaround time, and reduced guarantor requirements, allowing us to respond quickly to urgent needs.

If you or someone you know is feeling the impact of the shutdown, please reach out.

Unemployment Loans: https://www.hebrewfreeloandc.org/unemployment.html

Furlough Loans:
https://www.hebrewfreeloandc.org/furlough.html