May 17, 2023
Recent News
March 7, 2023
Phoenix is Home to the IAJFL Headquarters
Originally published by Jewish Phoenix.
Phoenix is home to many things; the Arizona capital, four major league sports teams, amazing Southwestern food, and the International Association of Jewish Free Loans (IAJFL) headquarters! This group comprised of over 50 Free Loan agencies around the world, creates a network that unifies the individual agencies. Read More
March 7, 2023
JFL and the Arizona CTC Program
Originally published by Jewish Phoenix.
Thanks to the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit program, Arizona residents can use the power of their wallets to support organizations they feel most connected to.
The Arizona Charitable Tax Credit (AZCTC) is a dollar-for-dollar tax benefit that allows Arizona residents to reduce their state tax liability for each dollar donated to a Qualified Charitable Organization (QCO). Read More
February 21, 2023
Eviction Prevention Loan Program
Originally published by Jewish Phoenix.
What does home mean to you? To many, home means family, warmth, and comfort; however, for others, there are feelings of concern and uncertainty. At Jewish Free Loan, we understand that life can bring unexpected and unforeseen circumstances and we are here to help Jewish Arizonans facing the current housing crisis. Read More
January 23, 2023
TuBishvat – The New Year for the Trees
Originally published by Jewish Phoenix
Did you get your tree a birthday present yet? On the Jewish calendar, TuBishvat marks one of the four Jewish New Years, the one for trees. This holiday celebrates when all the trees turn a year older. Read More
January 11, 2023
Latkes and Loans 2022 – Photo Gallery
Special Thanks to:
Antebellum Security
Brad’s Kitchen
EventSmart Production
FierceTeam Photo Booth Studios
Impact Printing
Lexy Popa Photography
Stonecreek Golf Club
Storybook Entertainment
December 15, 2022
A “Spin” on Chanukah
The JFL Dreidel Game – Let’s Spin it Up!
Have you ever anxiously watched your spinning dreidel toggle and slowly tip over revealing the fate of your precious chocolate gelt? Well, you wouldn’t be alone. This common Chanukah game has been played by Jews for centuries. Read More
December 13, 2022
Meet Leia – JFL’s Newest Staff Member
Jewish Free Loan is excited to welcome Leia Linn to its staff.
Leia, the new Marketing and Outreach Associate, will work to create, implement, and execute JFL’s marketing, communication, and outreach strategies and activities. In her role she will create social media posts, quarterly emails, marketing pieces, and attend events in the Phoenix Jewish community to spread the word about Jewish Free Loan. Read More
December 7, 2022
Charitable Giving as an Entry Point for Financial Literacy
Originally published by Jewish Phoenix.
Discussing finances with your children or the younger members of your extended family can be a bit daunting. This year, consider making a charitable gift not only as a way to support your local community, but also as a chance to start a conversation with your family about financial health and what is important to you. Read More
November 28, 2022
The Miracle of Chanukah and the Mission of JFL
Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, is one of the most adored Jewish holidays for many reasons; fried food, Sufganiyot, presents, and dreidel! While the holiday is fun, the meaning behind it is quite significant. During the year 168 B.C.E. King Antiochus Epiphanes of Syria sent soldiers to take the Holy Temple of Jerusalem and force the Jews to worship the Greek gods. Read More