Hebrew Free Loan (Northern California)

YouTube video by Madman Films Tatami - Official Trailer

Proud to sponsor this film at the East Bay International Jewish Film Festival:
“TATAMI”
Thu Mar 9 at 7pm & 730pm
Century 16 Downtown Pleasant Hill
An #IndependentFilm co-directed by an Iranian woman and an Israeli man, is a drama about an Iranian #judo athlete who finds herself in political danger:

Five Trends Top Design Pros See For Our Homes This Year American Society of Interior Designers just released its 2026 Trends Outlook Report, with insights for our homes.

We’re excited to share that our interest-free Jewish Organizations loan recipient, Berkeley Moshav, was recently highlighted in this Forbes article exploring 2026 housing trends, noting how they’ve taken inspiration from the Israeli #moshav model of living. LIKE & REPOST the good news!

Hillel International Scholarships - Hillel International Get money for college! Hillel International scholarships are open to students who identify as Jewish, and who are attending or preparing to attend four-year colleges and universities in the U.S. and C...

#Scholarship applications from our friends at Hillel International are now open through March 16. Available for students who identify as #Jewish, in the U.S. and Canada, and who are attending or preparing to attend four-year colleges and universities or graduate school. Click below to learn more!

We’d love for you to be a part of Shimmer & Shine, our festive gathering to celebrate the Hebrew Free Loan community!

BIMBO'S 365 CLUB
San Francisco

Mentalist
Music with the Martini Kings
Dinner & Dessert Bar

SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026
6:00 PM

CLICK HERE to sponsor or buy tickets: hflasf.org/shimmer

Purimpalooza - Jewish Community Center of San Francisco Join the JCCSF & Congregation Emanu-El on March 1 for an unforgettable Purim! Hamantaschen, crafts, costumes, holiday activities, music & more.

Join us for Purimpalooza #purim 10am-1pm Sunday March 1 at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco. Dress up, get festive, and celebrate with #hamantaschen, magic, holiday activities and crafts, live music, and a unique Kpop themed shpiel. Click below to learn more and get free tickets!

Interested in connecting with the East Bay Russian-speaking Jewish community? Our friends at Jewish Parent Academy (JPA) invite you to an open house in Walnut Creek at 7pm on Thursday, March 19. Click here to learn more and register: tinyurl.com/4553yucf

Thrilled to partner with the East Bay International Jewish Film Festival again this year (March 7-25). Click here to learn more: www.eastbayjewishfilm.org

Big thanks to all who joined our Business Circle Winter Happy Hour Mixer at Five Star Bank in Walnut Creek yesterday. It was wonderful to be together, to see new and familiar faces, and to feel the strength of our #community come alive. CLICK HERE to learn more: hflasf.org/business-circle

Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz Scholar-in-Residence Choosing Well: Jewish Tools for Life Decisions Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz is the President & Dean of Valley Beit

Proud to partner with our friends at Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC) on their Scholar-in-Residence 2026. Join us 3/4-8 for a series of special event programming with Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz. Events take place at PJCC, local venues, and local synagogues geared towards a variety of ages:

Yad b'Yad at Stanford A gateway to Jewish community and Israel-related resources at Stanford University for academic, social, cultural and religious opportunities and connection

From our friends at the Stanford Jewish Alumni Network 👏
Yad b’Yad at Stanford, a recently formed alliance of Jewish and Israeli-related communities, has launched a new publicly accessible web portal that provides a comprehensive gateway to #JewishLife and resources at Stanford:

TRIO Heating, Air & Plumbing TRIO Heating, Air & Plumbing provides expert HVAC and insulation services in San Francisco, CA. Keep your home energy-efficient and comfortable. Call us today!

Congrats to our interest-free business loan recipient, David Katz 👏 His company, TRIO Heating, Air & Plumbing, provides professional HVAC and plumbing installation, repair, and maintenance services throughout the Bay Area. Click below to learn more!

Financial Wellness: A question of values I know very well what the lack of financial well-being feels like. I know what it feels like to be overextended, to have debt hanging over my head, to feel...

HOT OFF THE PRESS from our very own #Rabbi Jamie Hyams:
I know very well what the lack of financial well-being feels like. I know what it feels like to be overextended, to have debt hanging over my head, to feel the tension between sound financial planning & meeting the needs of family. Click here:

In Loving Memory of Luca Chiaro The world lost a bright light on December 28, 2025, when Luca Chiaro passed away unexpectedly at the age of 16 after a sudden, brief bout with...

The world lost a bright light on December 28, 2025, when Luca Chiaro passed away unexpectedly after a sudden, brief bout with encephalitis. Luca (whose name means “light” in Italian) was 16, an alumnus of Ronald C Wornick Jewish Day School and a junior at Burlingame High School. Click to read more

Winter Happy Hour Mixer Join us February 12th for the Winter Happy Hour Mixer presented by our Business Circle...

Winter is here, when some days are cold and rainy, others warm and sunny. We are planning for both at our Business Circle Winter #HappyHour Mixer:

Thursday, February 12, 2026
5:30 – 7:30 PM
Downtown Walnut Creek
Location details will be emailed upon registration

Click below to RSVP!

Aura Kundalini Yoga Welcome to the new paradigmof Kundalini alchemy Welcome to the new paradigmof Kundalini alchemy Aura is a feminine-led yoga school and transformational platform for sacred living, weaving ancient wis...

Congrats to our interest-free business loan recipient, Liya Garber 👏 Her #yoga school, Aura, is a feminine-led transformational platform for sacred living, weaving ancient wisdom with modern insights to empower to awaken the deeper architecture of your soul. Click below to learn more!

Marin Family Medicine | Opening Jan. 2026 We are three local family physicians bringing back primary care that’s personal, accessible, and transparent. A flat monthly fee covers visits, calls, texts, and preventive care with your doctor—no co...

Congrats to our interest-free business loan recipient, Dr. Max Binstock 👏 His direct primary care medical practice, Marin Family Medicine, is committed to bringing back #PrimaryCare that’s personal, accessible, and transparent. Click below to learn more!

Facial Plastic Surgery In San Francisco, CA | The Block-Wheeler Clinic Located in San Francisco, CA, The Block-Wheeler Clinic is a facial plastic surgery practice that offers patients aesthetic rejuvenation of the face and neck.

Congrats to our interest-free business loan recipient, Dr. Nikolas Block-Wheeler 👏 His boutique practice at The Block-Wheeler Clinic specializes in modern, refined facial aesthetics and is rooted in precision, artistry, and a patient-first approach. Click below to learn more!

Congrats to our interest-free business loan recipient, Elliot Rose 👏 This year, he'll be opening Grotto, a social bathhouse with thermal pools and saunas located in Marin County. Click here to learn more: grottofairfax.com

Thank you, Hillel at Davis and Sacramento, for posting this graphic and partnering with us on your Shabbat last week 💙

CCJCC January Community Happy Hour | Contra Costa JCC

Excited to partner with our friends at the Contra Costa JCC on their first Community #HappyHour of 2026 🎉 Embrace the spirit of togetherness, laughter, and new beginnings, and join us in meaningful connections and joyful memories to kick off the new year! RSVP FOR FREE:

Proud to partner on this event with our friends at Temple Isaiah 💙
Monday, January 12
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Eliya Cohen and Ziv Abud: When Terror Struck Nova
Eliya - Taken Hostage
Ziv - A Nova Survivor
She never stopped fighting to bring him home.
RSVP:
temple-isaiah.org/calendar/fil...

Our Business Circle Winter Happy Hour Mixer is set! Join us at an indoor/outdoor setting in downtown Walnut Creek to network with members of the #JewishBusiness community over delicious nosh and drinks.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026
5:30 – 7:30 PM
 
Click here to RSVP: hflasf.org/bcmixer

Tom C. and Allie G. When Tom returned from parental leave following the birth of his and Allie's twin sons, he found that his department was being eliminated...

SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
At this time of year, the #generosity of everyone who donates to us moves me deeply. Sometimes our loans assist people who never thought they would need our help ... until suddenly they did. Tom and Allie's story is like that. Click below to read more!

Homepage | Jewish Federation Bay Area We are the Bay Area’s center for Jewish philanthropy, creating impact across the region, country and world.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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!