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Susan Sacks’ connection to Jewish Free Loan began long before she personally became involved with the organization. Growing up, Susan often heard stories about how JFL helped her grandfather after his family immigrated from Russia in 1919. Faced with language barriers and confusion in a new country, he turned to JFL for assistance. Read More

When Sharon Friendly found herself facing life-changing challenges, not once, but twice in her life, Jewish Free Loan was there to provide the support she needed to move forward.

Sharon first turned to JFL in 1998 after a divorce left her starting over. Read More

When researching ideas for a Capstone project at Pardes Jewish Day School, Linda Harari discovered an organization whose mission aligned perfectly with her desire to help those in need: Jewish Free Loan.

As part of the Capstone program, students are challenged to identify a real-world issue and take meaningful action to address it. Read More

When a family member faced a health challenge and needed financial assistance for urgent dental work, Jody Goldman knew exactly where to turn.

“Knowing that Jewish Free Loan provides interest-free loans with compassion and kindness, I encouraged her to apply to cover the cost of the necessary dental work she desperately needed,” Goldman shared. Read More

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