Recent News

UPI Loan Fund, an interest-free lending agency inspired by JFL’s model, was recently featured in the Phoenix Business Journal and mentioned its ties to Jewish Free Loan. Read the full article below or click here for the original publication.

Arizona has no Black-owned banks, credit unions or lending institutions, but one Phoenix-based nonprofit is hoping to change that in 2022, a move that would provide greater access for minority communities that have historically been marginalized and exploited by the financial system. Read More

Jewish Free Loan would like to announce that their Executive Director, Ellen Friedman Sacks, has been elected President of the International Association of Jewish Free Loans (IAJFL).

IAJFL is a membership organization dedicated to building, strengthening and promoting an international network of interest-free lending institutions. Read More

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Originally published by the Jewish News.

Tax day was pushed back again this year to May 17, 2021. Just like last year, the IRS extended the filing timeline to help taxpayers navigate the unusual circumstances related to the pandemic. But this year, there is a key difference: The deadline for supporting tax credit organizations in Arizona was also extended to May 17. Read More

Originally published by Arizona Jewish Life.

Jewish Free Loan is proud to offer its biannual interest-free student loan program to incoming and current undergraduate and graduate students. To receive funding for the upcoming fall semester, please visit the website (jewishfreeloan.org/apply-now) and submit your student loan application by May 17th, 2021. Read More

Originally published by the Jewish News.
By Alexa and Ian Sachs

To speak about infertility is taboo. It always has been and probably always will be. This is why we are sharing our experience.

We have been happily married for five years and our story started out like many others. Read More

Originally published by Arizona Jewish Life

Photographer Karianne Munstedt did a photoshoot with  Ellie Friedman Sacks, Executive Director of Jewish Free Loan and then featured her in her Women in Business Spotlight. The following is a Q&A Karianne shared:

Why did you choose to work in this industry? Read More

Originally published by the Jewish News.

Tina Sheinbein, Jewish Free Loan’s former executive director, will be presented with JFL’s President’s Award as part of a special virtual event on May 23, 2021.

“I am humbled and honored to share this exciting news,” Sheinbein posted on her Facebook page for family and friends. Read More

Originally published by Arizona Jewish Life.

Jewish Free Loan is excited to announce that former Executive Director, Tina Sheinbein, will be presented with the President’s Award as part of a special virtual event on May 23, 2021.

Established in 2007, this award is presented by the President of Jewish Free Loan, on behalf of the Board of Directors, to an individual, organization, or institution that encourages Jewish continuity and reflects the values and principles of Jewish Free Loan. Read More