Hebrew Free Loan (Northern California)
@hebrewfreeloan.bsky.social
Nonprofit providing interest-free loans to help Jewish individuals & others to overcome financial challenges & pursue life dreams
Welcome, Jeanne Miller, to our Business Circle! As the Director of Business Development at the Jewish Federation Bay Area, inspired by #JewishValues, she helps harness our region’s innovative spirit to foster giving that meets needs locally, in Israel, & around the world. Click below to learn more.
Homepage | Jewish Federation Bay Area
We are the Bay Area’s center for Jewish philanthropy, creating impact across the region, country and world.
jewishfed.org
December 24, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Welcome, Jeanne Miller, to our Business Circle! As the Director of Business Development at the Jewish Federation Bay Area, inspired by #JewishValues, she helps harness our region’s innovative spirit to foster giving that meets needs locally, in Israel, & around the world. Click below to learn more.
In a recent @jewishsf.bsky.social article, our Executive Director shares what we're seeing on the front lines: “People live so on the edge, through no fault of their own. It’s really difficult to keep up with the #CostOfLiving.” Click below to learn more about hidden financial struggles in the Bay.
Hidden from view, more Bay Area Jews are struggling financially
As you prepare for your end-of-year giving, leaders of Jewish orgs point to local poverty as a place to turn your philanthropic attention.
jweekly.com
December 23, 2025 at 8:46 PM
In a recent @jewishsf.bsky.social article, our Executive Director shares what we're seeing on the front lines: “People live so on the edge, through no fault of their own. It’s really difficult to keep up with the #CostOfLiving.” Click below to learn more about hidden financial struggles in the Bay.
Welcome, Gera Rivkin, to our Business Circle! His StarFleetMechanics.com is a full-service mobile and shop-based #FleetMaintenance company for vehicles across the Bay Area. Our Business Circle mobilizes local business owners to help #JewishEntrepreneurs launch and grow: hflasf.org/business-circle
December 22, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Welcome, Gera Rivkin, to our Business Circle! His StarFleetMechanics.com is a full-service mobile and shop-based #FleetMaintenance company for vehicles across the Bay Area. Our Business Circle mobilizes local business owners to help #JewishEntrepreneurs launch and grow: hflasf.org/business-circle
Welcome, Jason Fellner, to our Business Circle (hflasf.org/business-circle)! His company, Fellner Law Group, blends reputational excellence with cutting-edge #legal work aimed to fit the needs of clients across a broad range of disciplines and substantive areas of the #law: fellnerlawgroup.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Welcome, Jason Fellner, to our Business Circle (hflasf.org/business-circle)! His company, Fellner Law Group, blends reputational excellence with cutting-edge #legal work aimed to fit the needs of clients across a broad range of disciplines and substantive areas of the #law: fellnerlawgroup.com
The #Hanukkah story reminds us that light doesn’t have to be big to make a difference. We work to bring light into people’s lives every day. Every interest-free loan we make provides stability and care when it’s needed most. May Hanukkah bring you light and warmth, from all of us at Hebrew Free Loan
December 17, 2025 at 6:05 PM
The #Hanukkah story reminds us that light doesn’t have to be big to make a difference. We work to bring light into people’s lives every day. Every interest-free loan we make provides stability and care when it’s needed most. May Hanukkah bring you light and warmth, from all of us at Hebrew Free Loan
Our board & staff gathered with our families on Sunday to light the #Hanukkah candles, taking comfort in being together during a time of loss. We work to bring light into people’s lives & are grateful to be here together & stand with our #community, showing up for one another in all the ways we can.
December 16, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Our board & staff gathered with our families on Sunday to light the #Hanukkah candles, taking comfort in being together during a time of loss. We work to bring light into people’s lives & are grateful to be here together & stand with our #community, showing up for one another in all the ways we can.
Excited to partner again with the East Bay International Jewish Film Festival in 2026!
IN-THEATRE: March 7-12 at Century 16 in Pleasant Hill and March 22 at Vine Cinema in Livermore
VIRTUAL: March 15-25 on Eventive
Click below to learn more!
IN-THEATRE: March 7-12 at Century 16 in Pleasant Hill and March 22 at Vine Cinema in Livermore
VIRTUAL: March 15-25 on Eventive
Click below to learn more!
EBIJFF 2026 | East Bay Jewish Film
A Film Festival for the East Bay, bringing films from all over the world. A Festival that values diversity, encourages inclusion, and educates about the ramifications of prejudice and stereotyping.
www.eastbayjewishfilm.org
December 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Excited to partner again with the East Bay International Jewish Film Festival in 2026!
IN-THEATRE: March 7-12 at Century 16 in Pleasant Hill and March 22 at Vine Cinema in Livermore
VIRTUAL: March 15-25 on Eventive
Click below to learn more!
IN-THEATRE: March 7-12 at Century 16 in Pleasant Hill and March 22 at Vine Cinema in Livermore
VIRTUAL: March 15-25 on Eventive
Click below to learn more!
Congrats to our interest-free business loan recipient, Jacob Seedman 👏 His Shalom Clothing Company, named after the Hebrew word for #peace, is a message-driven lifestyle brand focused on promoting change through timeless and thought-provoking #apparel. Click here to learn more: shalomclothing.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Congrats to our interest-free business loan recipient, Jacob Seedman 👏 His Shalom Clothing Company, named after the Hebrew word for #peace, is a message-driven lifestyle brand focused on promoting change through timeless and thought-provoking #apparel. Click here to learn more: shalomclothing.com
Welcome, Evie Salomon, to our Business Circle! Her company, BackBit, is a line of modern hardware for #RetroGaming, #VintageComputing, and repair: backbit.io. Our Business Circle mobilizes local business owners to help #JewishEntrepreneurs launch and grow: hflasf.org/business-circle
December 10, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Welcome, Evie Salomon, to our Business Circle! Her company, BackBit, is a line of modern hardware for #RetroGaming, #VintageComputing, and repair: backbit.io. Our Business Circle mobilizes local business owners to help #JewishEntrepreneurs launch and grow: hflasf.org/business-circle
Evan Lachman was 22 and a senior at UC Santa Barbara when he approached us about an interest-free business loan. He had witnessed his grandparents suffer from #Alzheimers, which inspired him to found GoodDay Puzzles, products that support graceful aging. Click below to learn more!
Evan Lachman
Evan Lachman was 22 and a senior at UC Santa Barbara when he approached Hebrew Free Loan about an interest-free business loan to...
www.hflasf.org
December 9, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Evan Lachman was 22 and a senior at UC Santa Barbara when he approached us about an interest-free business loan. He had witnessed his grandparents suffer from #Alzheimers, which inspired him to found GoodDay Puzzles, products that support graceful aging. Click below to learn more!
Welcome, Jay Shaffer, to our Business Circle! His company, Colton Commercial & Partners, is the premier boutique #CommercialRealEstate company in SF: coltoncommercialsf.com. Our Business Circle mobilizes local business owners to help #JewishEntrepreneurs launch and grow: hflasf.org/business-circle
Premier Commercial Real Estate Firm - San Francisco, CA
Personalized & Seamless Full-Service Commercial Real Estate Services for Tenants, Landlords, Buyers, and Sellers in San Francisco Bay Area. Call us Today.
www.coltoncommercialsf.com
December 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Welcome, Jay Shaffer, to our Business Circle! His company, Colton Commercial & Partners, is the premier boutique #CommercialRealEstate company in SF: coltoncommercialsf.com. Our Business Circle mobilizes local business owners to help #JewishEntrepreneurs launch and grow: hflasf.org/business-circle
Join us for a Young Professionals #Sephardic #Shabbat Dinner with our friends at Congregation Anshey Sfard in SF this Fri Dec 5! Enjoy a relaxing evening filled with great food, meaningful conversation, & the opportunity to forge new friendships. Click here to RSVP now: partiful.com/e/3obLq17bbg...
December 3, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Join us for a Young Professionals #Sephardic #Shabbat Dinner with our friends at Congregation Anshey Sfard in SF this Fri Dec 5! Enjoy a relaxing evening filled with great food, meaningful conversation, & the opportunity to forge new friendships. Click here to RSVP now: partiful.com/e/3obLq17bbg...
Welcome, Ilya Lipovich, to our Business Circle! His company, Call Cradle, provides #AI voice agents that answer, book, & follow up on every call: callcradle.ai. Our Business Circle mobilizes local business owners to help #JewishEntrepreneurs launch & grow their businesses: hflasf.org/business-circle
December 3, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Welcome, Ilya Lipovich, to our Business Circle! His company, Call Cradle, provides #AI voice agents that answer, book, & follow up on every call: callcradle.ai. Our Business Circle mobilizes local business owners to help #JewishEntrepreneurs launch & grow their businesses: hflasf.org/business-circle
Welcome, Allison Cecchini Erggelet, to our Business Circle! Her company, ACE California Law, offers a broad spectrum of #legal services in the #RealEstate field throughout the Bay Area. Click below to learn more about it and here to learn more about our Business Circle: hflasf.org/business-circle
Real Estate Attorney in Brentwood, CA | Ace California Law
Get the best outcome for any property-related legal issue with the help of a real estate attorney in Brentwood, CA. Contact Ace California Law today!
acecalifornialaw.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Welcome, Allison Cecchini Erggelet, to our Business Circle! Her company, ACE California Law, offers a broad spectrum of #legal services in the #RealEstate field throughout the Bay Area. Click below to learn more about it and here to learn more about our Business Circle: hflasf.org/business-circle
Congrats to our interest-free business loan recipient, Michael Degen 👏 His company, Pizza Degen, provides professional catering and culinary instruction specializing in wood fired cuisine. Click here to learn more: pizzachefdegen.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Congrats to our interest-free business loan recipient, Michael Degen 👏 His company, Pizza Degen, provides professional catering and culinary instruction specializing in wood fired cuisine. Click here to learn more: pizzachefdegen.com
Congrats to our interest-free business loan recipient, Liora Abrahams-Brosbe 👏 Liora provides supportive and collaborative #therapy for children, teens, families, and couples in person in the East Bay and via telehealth throughout California. Click here to learn more: lioramft.clientsecure.me/
November 25, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Congrats to our interest-free business loan recipient, Liora Abrahams-Brosbe 👏 Liora provides supportive and collaborative #therapy for children, teens, families, and couples in person in the East Bay and via telehealth throughout California. Click here to learn more: lioramft.clientsecure.me/
Congrats to our interest-free business loan recipient, Iliana Berkowitz 👏 Her company, As Kneaded Bakery, crafts artisan breads and noshes that nourish both body and community, at their San Leandro location and Bay Area farmers' markets. Click below to learn more!
As Kneaded Bakery | San Leandro, California
As Kneaded Bakery is a woman-founded artisan bread bakery whose sourdough loaves, French baguettes, challah, and noshes nourish communities across the Bay Area.
www.askneadedbakery.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Congrats to our interest-free business loan recipient, Iliana Berkowitz 👏 Her company, As Kneaded Bakery, crafts artisan breads and noshes that nourish both body and community, at their San Leandro location and Bay Area farmers' markets. Click below to learn more!
Congrats to our interest-free business loan recipients, Evgeny Margolis and Anna Margolis 👏 Their company, Engaging Math Circles, is an after-school custom math education program with small live online classes, designed to help children K-12 strengthen their math skills. Click below to learn more!
EMC Math School - Online Math Education for All Grades
Join EMC Math School for engaging online math education! Small group classes, diverse programs, and personalized learning starting from kindergarten. Explore our exciting curriculum now!
www.emc.school
November 21, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Congrats to our interest-free business loan recipients, Evgeny Margolis and Anna Margolis 👏 Their company, Engaging Math Circles, is an after-school custom math education program with small live online classes, designed to help children K-12 strengthen their math skills. Click below to learn more!
SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: I hope you realize the #impact of the donations you make to Hebrew Free Loan: hflasf.org/donate. You’re helping to create possibility for people who are going through truly challenging times in their lives. Click below to read more!
Ellen and Jake G.
Ellen and Jake's experience is a perfect example of how our loans can have a profound impact on a family facing unforeseen challenges...
www.hflasf.org
November 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM
SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: I hope you realize the #impact of the donations you make to Hebrew Free Loan: hflasf.org/donate. You’re helping to create possibility for people who are going through truly challenging times in their lives. Click below to read more!
Thrilled to partner with our friends at the Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC) on their annual #Hanukkah party, Latkepalooza 🎉 Join us in Foster City on Sun Dec 7 from 3pm to 5pm. Click here to register for free: www.eventbrite.com/e/latkepaloo...
November 19, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Thrilled to partner with our friends at the Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC) on their annual #Hanukkah party, Latkepalooza 🎉 Join us in Foster City on Sun Dec 7 from 3pm to 5pm. Click here to register for free: www.eventbrite.com/e/latkepaloo...
Check out the new video we debuted at our Business Circle Luncheon last Friday. All of you play a role in improving our loan recipients’ lives and enabling them to pursue their dreams 🙏 Click here to learn more about our Business Circle: hflasf.org/business-circle
Supporting the Jewish Business Community
YouTube video by Hebrew Free Loan
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November 18, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Check out the new video we debuted at our Business Circle Luncheon last Friday. All of you play a role in improving our loan recipients’ lives and enabling them to pursue their dreams 🙏 Click here to learn more about our Business Circle: hflasf.org/business-circle
A heartfelt thank you to everyone for making our Business Circle Luncheon a huge success 👏 All of you play a role in improving our loan recipients’ lives and enabling them to pursue their dreams. CLICK HERE to learn more about our Business Circle: hflasf.org/business-circle
November 18, 2025 at 2:30 AM
A heartfelt thank you to everyone for making our Business Circle Luncheon a huge success 👏 All of you play a role in improving our loan recipients’ lives and enabling them to pursue their dreams. CLICK HERE to learn more about our Business Circle: hflasf.org/business-circle
Honored to be your favorite Jewish charitable organization with @jewishsf.bsky.social for the 11th year in a row ❤️🙏
November 14, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Honored to be your favorite Jewish charitable organization with @jewishsf.bsky.social for the 11th year in a row ❤️🙏
Excited to partner with Club Z on "Ask What No One Dares To: Ran Bar-Yoshafat" in Palo Alto on Sun Nov 23. Ran is a leading voice in global Zionist discourse, blending legal insight, moral clarity, and firsthand military experience to illuminate Israel’s values: www.eventbrite.com/e/ask-what-n...
November 12, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Excited to partner with Club Z on "Ask What No One Dares To: Ran Bar-Yoshafat" in Palo Alto on Sun Nov 23. Ran is a leading voice in global Zionist discourse, blending legal insight, moral clarity, and firsthand military experience to illuminate Israel’s values: www.eventbrite.com/e/ask-what-n...
Our premier #networking event for the #Jewish business community is about to sell out! This Fri Nov 14 at 11:30 AM at Fort Mason Center in SF. Hear from Donna Dubinsky, former CEO of Palm Computing & Handspring, about how to navigate successive #technology shifts: hflasf.org/bc-luncheon
November 11, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Our premier #networking event for the #Jewish business community is about to sell out! This Fri Nov 14 at 11:30 AM at Fort Mason Center in SF. Hear from Donna Dubinsky, former CEO of Palm Computing & Handspring, about how to navigate successive #technology shifts: hflasf.org/bc-luncheon