Today, HFLA-SA celebrates David Alex Schulz, our dedicated Historian and a valued member of the HFLA-SA family. With more than 40 years of experience as a writer, communications strategist, and former information privacy professional, David has a unique ability to turn complex stories and ideas into clear, meaningful communication. His lifelong passion for history and public affairs—and his appreciation for memory, storytelling, and institutional leadership—make him a wonderf

Introduction The Hebrew Free Loan Association of San Antonio (HFLA-SA) has been changing lives through interest-free, no-fee loans since 1924. This blog adaptation preserves the stories, statistics, leadership messages, financial highlights, donor recognition, and community announcements from the 2025 Impact Report. Leadership & Mission The report introduces HFLA-SA's leadership team, explains its mission, and outlines its loan programs, including personal, education, older a

Since the beginning of COVID, Hebrew Free Loan Association of San Antonio (HFLA-SA) has proudly funded 148 interest-free loans totaling $852,700—helping individuals and families throughout the Greater San Antonio Jewish community navigate life's unexpected moments with dignity and hope. Whether you need assistance with: ✨ Emergency expenses ✨ Medical bills ✨ Education ✨ Family needs ✨ Or other financial challenges HFLA-SA may be able to help through our confidential, interest

🎉 Happy Birthday to one of HFLA-SA's extraordinary Board Members, Dr. Anatole Trakhtenbroit! 🎉Today we celebrate a remarkable physician, a dedicated member of our San Antonio Jewish community, and someone who leads not with fanfare, but through quiet acts of kindness, compassion, and service.Your commitment to healing others and strengthening our community reflects the Jewish value of tikkun olam—repairing the world. Your leadership, by example, inspires all of us, and we a

HFLA-SA is off to a strong start in the first half of 2026. Each loan funded to date represents someone moving forward in our Greater San Antonio Jewish Community - with dignity, support, and hope. Thank you for being a part of this impact. If you or someone you know could use a hand up of an interest free loan, please visit https://www.hfla-sa.org/loans

🎂🎈Happy Birthday to Robin Diamond, HFLA-SA Community Picnic Chair! Today we celebrate someone whose dedication, generosity, and commitment always insures our HFLA-SA Community Picnic & Fun Day at the J are a wonderful success. Your leadership brought our San Antonio Jewish community together in the spirit of friendship, kindness, and mitzvot. As we wish Robin a very happy birthday, we invite our community to honor this special occasion by making a Birthday Tribute Donation

🎉 Happy Birthday to our Immediate Past President, Jeff Siegel! 🎉 Today, we celebrate a remarkable leader whose dedication, generosity, and commitment have helped strengthen the Hebrew Free Loan Association of San Antonio and the Greater San Antonio Jewish community. In honor of Jeff's birthday, we invite you to make a tribute donation in recognition of his years of service and lasting impact. Your gift helps HFLA-SA continue the Jewish tradition of providing interest-free l

HFLA-SA wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday weekend! Did you know HFLA-SA has a loan fund specifically for military families? The Irwin Barath Memorial Jewish War Veterans Fund was created by the Jewish War Veterans Post 753 to help support active duty, veterans and their loved ones. If you are or know of a military family in need of an interest-free loan, please visit our website to learn more. https://www.hfla-sa.org/loans

❤️ Happy Father's Day to all who nurture, guide, and strengthen our community. 💙 Honor a Father's Legacy This Father's Day 💙 This Father's Day, we invite you to honor or remember your father, grandfather, or a special father figure with a tribute donation to the Hebrew Free Loan Association of San Antonio. Our fathers teach us the values of kindness, responsibility, generosity, and caring for our community—values deeply rooted in Jewish tradition. A tribute gift made in the

HFLA-SA can help you pay for Summer Camp, a Summer Vacation, new A/C, Fall College Tuition, and much more! Personal Loans are available up to $10,000! Call us at 210-736-4352 or visit www.hfla-sa.org/loans

Join HFLA-SA in celebrating the conclusion of Jewish American Heritage Month at the Ballpark. Jewish Community Day, Sunday, May 31st, 1:05PM The deadline to buy discounted tickets is this Saturday night at midnight. Any tickets bought at the box office on the day of the game will not have the same discount. Some shirts are still available online! Rabbi Teldon will be throwing out the first pitch prior to the start of the game. Linda Wolfe will have a table set up selling kosh

TESTIMONY TUESDAY: ✡️ A Jewish value is TZEDAKAH (justice), which we now refer to as giving to charity. No matter how much money we have, we should think about whether we can give to charity. 🤲 Bette Cochefski did just that and wanted to share her story about why she chose HFLA-SA to support. Bette's story: "My first experience with HFLA-SA was 3 years ago this month, when my husband and I moved to SA to live closer to family. I learned that one of my grandsons received a lo

What an incredible day at our HFLA-SA Community Picnic & Fun Day at the J! 🎉💙 A huge THANK YOU to all of our amazing sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who came out to celebrate, connect, and make this event so special. Your support, energy, and community spirit helped create an afternoon filled with fun, laughter, and togetherness. From the games and activities to the smiles and new friendships, this picnic was a beautiful reminder of what we can accomplish when our Jewish

May this Passover bring you and your loved ones peace, renewal, and meaningful moments around the Seder table. May we continue, together, to be a source of hope and opportunity for all in our community. Chag Pesach Sameach—wishing you a sweet, joyful, and meaningful Passover. Sincerely, The Board and Staff of the Hebrew Free Loan Association of San Antonio.

I truly appreciate everything you did and how HFLA was there to help make our lives easier during a very stressful situation. One of the biggest concerns when starting foundation tunneling is that city permitting and inspection costs can escalate quickly. HFLA helped make what could have been an overwhelming situation much easier to handle.

Baruch Dayan Ha'Emet. A true visionary community hero has left us. Richard's legacy has and will continue to support the quality of life of untold thousands through the philanthropy his leadership inspired. Rest well knowing you left the world far better than you found it. May all who are mourning the passing of Richard Goldsmith, Z"L find comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

For More Information on the 2026 HFLA-SA Community Picnic & Fun Day, https://www.hfla-sa.org/event-details/2026-hfla-sa-community-picnic-fun-day-at-the-j To Become a 2026 HFLA-SA Community Picnic Sponsor, https://www.hfla-sa.org/event-donation To Purchase Raffle Tickets, https://www.hfla-sa.org/event-details/raffle-tickets-for-hfla-sa-community-picnic-fun-day-at-the-j-are-available-to-purchase-online-or-at-the-picnic To Donate a Raffle Item, call 210-736-4352 or email donatio

This Purim, fulfill the mitzvah of mishloach manot in a truly special way. By making a gift in honor of a loved one, you will help a member of the greater San Antonio Jewish community move forward with dignity. Thank you for helping us bring compassion and hope to those who need it most. Hebrew Free Loan Association of San Antonio wishes all who celebrate a happy Purim! Please donate today at https://www.hfla-sa.org/support .

Mark your calendars now and plan to join HFLA-SA in celebrating the upcoming conclusion of Jewish American Heritage Month at the Ballpark. Jewish Community Day, Sunday, May 31st, 1:05PM