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April 29, 2021
Arizona’s May 17 tax credit deadline leaves extra time to support Jewish community
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
April 23, 2021
JFL Student Loan Application Deadline Approaching
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
April 20, 2021
Time to Talk About Infertility
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
April 2, 2021
Women in Business Spotlight- Ellen Friedman Sacks
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
March 30, 2021
Tina Sheinbein to receive JFL’s President’s Award at virtual event
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
March 19, 2021
Tina Sheinbein to Receive JFL President’s Award
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
January 28, 2021
The Jewish Free Loan Movement: Unpacking a Jewish Communal Treasure
Respected scholar and friend of JFL, Steven Windmueller, wrote this thoughtful and in-depth article which examines the impacts Jewish Free Loan and the International Association of Jewish Free Loans has on the community. Check it out!
“One of the most underreported components of the Jewish response to this pandemic has been the extraordinary contributions of the nearly 50 agencies that comprise today the International Association of Jewish Free Loans. Read More
January 25, 2021
Take a Virtual Tour
Haven’t been to the JFL office recently (or ever)? Meet our staff, see our office and learn more about JFL all from the comfort of your own home.
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