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Bringing Dreams to Life
We're excited to share this video we debuted at "Shimmer & Shine," our community celebration in May 2026. Meet some of our loan recipients and hear about the positive impact our loans are having on their lives.
Growing Community
Borrower Stories
Miriam Kanani
Miriam Kanani is a gifted Jewish educator and ritual leader who got two loans from us over time…
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Social Justice Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to the 2026 award winners! Hebrew Free Loan partnered with Jewish Women’s Alliance of the Bay Area (JWABA) to award five scholarships to…
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Five Star Bank
Longtime relationships with three Five Star leaders led to a partnership that is benefitting the broader community. Hear the stories…
Read More“ Both my father and brother died during my 2 ½ years at graduate school causing undue emotional and financial stress on me and my family. Without the support I received from HFLA, I would have had to discontinue my studies. This loan has made a lasting and profound impact on my life and I am very grateful.”
Rachel