Alex Jekowsky has always been your classic lemonade stand kind of kid. At the age of 13, he used his bar mitzvah money to fund his first “start-up.” He purchased a batting cage and pitching machine that he used to improve his own skills, but he also offered lessons to...
Online registration has now closed. Please call Jamie at 628.231.2911 if you are interested in attending. Fort Mason Center, San Francisco – Network with entrepreneurs and business people from the Jewish community – Build relationships and expand your...
The application is now closed. Recipients will be announced by September 30, 2024. Hebrew Free Loan partnered with the National Council of Jewish Women San Francisco Section (NCJW SF) to offer four Tanette Goldberg Scholarships for Social Justice in the amount of...
Rabbi Jamie’s Corner June 2024 We’re happy to share these thoughts on current events from Rabbi Jamie Hyams (our Development Director). Last week the Southern Baptist Convention voted to oppose the use of in vitro fertilization (IVF) because they believe...
Olga Lemberg’s journey from her childhood in Detroit to her dual roles as a pediatrician and entrepreneur in the Bay Area is a story of resilience and creativity. Born in the Soviet Union, Olga and her family immigrated to Detroit during the Cold War when she was...
Hebrew Free Loan has been a safety net for the Northern California Jewish community since its founding in 1897. Hear from business loan recipient Mica Talmor (founder/owner of Pomella) and fertility loan recipients Jonathan and Mawuli Tugbenyoh about the impact our...
Nobody likes to have credit card debt, but sometimes it can be hard to make ends meet … especially in California, where the cost of living is so high. Play the short video below to hear Diane describe how Hebrew Free Loan helped free her from the burden of debt...
Join us May 19 for a spectacular evening of community celebration at the California Academy of Sciences. You’ll be helping to support people like Ilya, featured below, who describes how Hebrew Free Loan helped him and his wife pay for their college educations and...
Rabbi Jamie’s Corner April 2024 We’ve asked Rabbi Jamie Hyams (our Development Director) to periodically share her perspective with our community. Starting Monday evening, the Jewish community will observe Passover. Many of us will gather with family and...
Join us May 19 for a spectacular evening of community celebration at the California Academy of Sciences. You’ll be helping to support families like April and Michael, featured below, who received an interest-free Fertility Loan that led to the birth of their children,...
