Hebrew Free Loan

10/16/2026

Laughter brings us together 🤣

Thrilled to partner with our friends at Jewish Silicon Valley and Rabbi Ilana Baird, the fearless leader of their Russian-Speaking Jewish Programs, for an evening of comedy with Ilia Akselrod - Илья Аксельрод, a popular Israeli stand-up comedian and TV and radio host.

At Hebrew Free Loan, we believe strong communities are built through connection, shared experiences, and supporting one another. We're proud to help bring people together for an evening of laughter, culture, and .

📅 Thursday, November 5 at 7:00 PM
📍 APJCC in Los Gatos
🎟️ Tickets: https://jlive.app/events/17050

10/15/2026

👏 Congratulations to our interest-free business loan recipient Chef Brian Hollander!

Through his business, Brian the Purple Chef, he brings people together through food while empowering individuals of all abilities.

From inclusive, hands-on classes that build confidence, independence, and life skills to personalized private experiences and event catering, he's cooking up something special 👨‍🍳

We're proud to support entrepreneurs like Brian who are building businesses that make a difference in their communities.

Click below to learn more about his business!

The Purple Chef: Brian Hollander offers cooking classes, meal prep and catering services in the Bay Area.

10/13/2026

Building businesses. Strengthening connections. Growing together 🚀

We are excited to partner with JHTC - Jewish High Tech Community on their Founder Network Inaugural Summit, bringing together founders and CEOs of Israeli and Jewish-led companies to connect, collaborate, and learn from one another.

At Hebrew Free Loan, we believe in empowering to pursue their goals and build thriving businesses. Through our interest-free business loans, we help turn ideas into opportunities and support the entrepreneurial spirit that strengthens our community.

📍 Palo Alto
📅 Registration closes Thursday, October 15
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A completed application is a prerequisite for admittance to the Summit. JHTC Founder Network Application The JHTC Founder Network is a curated leadership…

10/12/2026

Great business. Strong relationships. Meaningful impact.

Our Business Circle brings together Jewish leaders around a shared commitment to strengthening our .

Get involved → hflasf.org/business-circle

10/08/2026

Did you know today is ?

Hebrew Free Loan and the San Francisco based Jewish Community Federation were nationally recognized with the Synergy for Change Award at the last DAF Giving Summit for our groundbreaking collaboration.

The award affirms what we deeply believe: sparks transformation. Together, we’ve turned into sustainable impact, connecting donor-advised fundholders with interest-free loans that help individuals, families, and businesses thrive. With a 99.5% repayment rate, every dollar continues to make a difference again and again.

Click below to check out the JNS.org article!

The award recognizes innovative models of giving that strengthen relationships, maximize resources and drive meaningful change.

10/07/2026

At Hebrew Free Loan, generosity keeps going around ♻️

As interest-free loans are repaid, those dollars are loaned again to help someone else, creating a cycle of support that strengthens our .

Learn more → hflasf.org/loans

10/05/2026

🎬 Lights. Camera. Community.

Excited to partner with the Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival again!

From stories that make us laugh to those that challenge us, inspire us, and bring us closer together, helps strengthen the connections that make our community thrive.

🎥 Explore the festival at svjff.org

09/30/2026

Did you know we offer 18 different types of interest-free loans?

From pursuing an education to growing a business, from navigating unexpected expenses to building a family ... and so much more ... our loans help overcome financial challenges and pursue life dreams.

Explore our loan programs to see what might be right for you, or share this post with someone who could benefit.

🔗 hflasf.org/loans

09/28/2026

We remember. We stand together 🕯️

We are proud to partner with Russian-speaking Jewish Community of SF Bay Area and organizations from across our community on this free event to honor the victims of and stand together in unity.

Our Jewish values call us to show up for one another in times of challenge and moments of remembrance as we work together to build a strong and connected community.

🎤 Featuring Nova survivor Rom El-Hai
📅 Tuesday, October 6 at 6:30 PM
📍 Richmond District, San Francisco
🔗 RSVP required: luma.com/nl0z98co

09/17/2026

Supporting means more than helping them grow. It strengthens connections to the too 💙

Just ask Iliana, owner of delicious As Kneaded Bakery!

Learn more about our interest-free loans → hflasf.org/loans