Recent News

Jewish Free Loan is proud to announce and warmly welcome the members of our 2026–2027 Board of Directors.

Our Board plays an essential role in guiding the strategic direction of JFL and helping ensure we continue meeting the growing needs of individuals and families throughout our community with compassion, care, and meaningful support. Read More

On May 5, JFL held our annual meeting celebrating a year of impact, growth, and meaningful accomplishments. Since June 1, 2025 alone, we’ve distributed more than $550,000 in interest-free loans to over 115 households across our community. In the past year, we’ve responded to nearly 400 inquiries for assistance, reflecting the growing financial challenges facing so many individuals and families. Read More

A reflection from Noah P. Barilaro

Purim is one of the most profound and theologically complex gifts given to the Jewish people. It is the only book in Tanach in which the Name of Hashem does not appear even once. That absence is not accidental. Read More

A reflection from Noah P. Barilaro

Parashat Mishpatim teaches us that holiness is not only found in revelation, but in
responsibility. After Sinai, the Torah immediately turns to laws that shape a
compassionate society—how we lend, how we release, and how we care for those who
are struggling. Read More

A reflection from Noah P. Barilaro

Tu BiShvat, the New Year of the Trees, invites us to reflect not only on the trees that grow from the soil, but on the roots we rely on when life feels heavy. It reminds us that growth does not always come in easy seasons—and that strength is often forged through endurance. Read More

Thanks to your generosity, Jewish Free Loan is off to a strong start in the 2025–2026 fiscal year. Together, we are meeting urgent needs, preventing crises, and giving families the stability they need to plan for brighter tomorrows.

First Quarter Highlights (June 1–August 31, 2025):

• $166,798 distributed in loan funds
• $25,603 in eviction prevention and rental assistance loans
• $700 in food & gas cards
• 36 households supported
• 15 households safeguarded from eviction

One borrower summed up the impact best: “This loan has helped make tomorrows for my family and me.” Read More

At Jewish Free Loan, partnerships are essential to making a meaningful difference. We are proud to work alongside the Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix (CJP), whose shared commitment to helping our community ensures more people receive the assistance they need during challenging times. Read More

During our last fiscal year, Jewish Free Loan distributed over $514,000 in interest-free loans to support our Arizona Jewish community through times of need. From preventing evictions to helping with emergency expenses and providing essential necessities, our work continues to grow and adapt to the needs of those we serve. Read More

By: Jessie Bustamante

I first heard about JFL when they came out to Moishe House and did a presentation. After learning that the organization provides interest-free loans to the Jewish community, I immediately filled out an application.

I first took out a student loan and then later secured a debt consolidation loan. Read More

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