At the Hebrew Free Loan Association of San Antonio (HFLA-SA), every interest-free loan represents more than financial assistance. It represents hope, stability, and the opportunity to move forward with confidence. Hear what one of our borrowers recently shared: “The granting of this loan has helped me tremendously by providing financial support and relieving some of the stress associated with payments. It has given me the opportunity to meet my financial responsibilities, imp

Small Monthly Gifts. Lasting Local Impact. We're excited to announce the upcoming relaunch of HFLA-SA’s Circle of Friends monthly giving campaign! Our Circle of Friends brings our community together to help Jewish individuals and families right here in San Antonio through interest-free loans. Because helping our neighbors really means strengthening our entire community. 💙 Your generosity. Our community. A lasting difference. ✨ Stay tuned — Circle of Friends is coming back so

🎉 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TZIPI BAR YADIN! This past Saturday, we celebrated Tzipi Bar Yadin—a respected business leader, generous supporter of the San Antonio Jewish community, cherished friend, and valued HFLA-SA Board Member! Tzipi’s generosity, leadership, and unwavering commitment to strengthening our Greater San Antonio Jewish community make a meaningful difference in the lives of so many. We are grateful for her friendship, dedication, and the countless ways she gives back. �

🎉 Happy Birthday, Idan Mazuz! 🎉 Yesterday, we celebrated Idan (Shmuel) Mazuz, HFLA-SA Board Member and a valued member of the San Antonio Jewish community! As founder of ELM Contractors, Idan brings dedication, discipline, and a commitment to excellence to his work and community service. His journey in construction began in Israel, where his experience as an IDF paratrooper helped shape the determination, attention to detail, and leadership that continue to define him today

A personal reflection: A personal reflection: Last night, October 6, 2026, our community gathered for a meaningful observance on the eve of the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023 massacre, perpetrated by Hamas terrorists from Gaza against communities throughout Israel’s Gaza Envelope. We viewed the documentary The Last Stand: The Battle at the Sderot Police Station, which chronicles the harrowing events of October 7, 2023, when dozens of Hamas terrorists attacked and be

CONGRATULATIONS ELDAI DEL ANGEL, MPH, EMT-B, CHW! Eldai recently graduated from Purdue University Global with a Masters in Public Health. 💙 A BORROWER’S STORY. A COMMUNITY’S IMPACT. "This journey and accomplishment would not have been possible without the Free Hebrew Loan Program. Thanks to this program, I was able to handle emergencies and maintain my housing, which in turn allowed me to continue my education. Thank you for your support." Eldai’s story is one of many exampl

📖✨ CHAG SAMEACH — SIMCHAT TORAH! ✨📖 As we celebrate the gift of Torah, we also celebrate the community and traditions that connect generations. May this holiday bring joy, peace, strength, and togetherness to our San Antonio Jewish community and its families. 💙 From all of us at HFLA-SA, warm wishes to you and your loved ones for a joyful holiday! #SimchatTorah #ChagSameach #HFLASA #JewishCommunity #SanAntonioJewishCommunity #Torah #Community

📖 YOUR FAMILY HAS A STORY. PRESERVE IT. ✡️ Books of Reminiscence are NOW OPEN! Help HFLA-SA document the next century of Jewish history by preserving your family’s stories, memories, traditions, and legacy. ❤️ Your story today. Their history is tomorrow. 📚 Create your family’s Book of Reminiscence. 📞 210-736-4352 🌐 hfla-sa.org/books-of-reminiscence Learn more at Yom Limmud, Sunday, October 18, at 11:30 AM, when HFLA-SA CEO Howard Feinberg and Historian David Schulz explor

As we dwell beneath the open sky, may we remember the shelter, faith, and protection that have sustained our people from Egypt to this day.

As we welcome Rosh Hashanah and a new year, the Hebrew Free Loan Association of San Antonio wishes our entire Jewish community a year filled with health, happiness, peace, prosperity, and new beginnings. May the year ahead bring sweetness to our homes, strength to our community, and continued opportunities to help one another thrive. We are grateful to our borrowers, donors, volunteers, Board members, and supporters who make HFLA-SA’s mission possible. Together, we continue t

We’re proud to share that HFLA-SA's CEO Howard Feinberg and Historian David Schulz will be among the featured speakers at this year’s Yom Limmud! Come learn, connect, and celebrate the joy of Jewish learning with our Greater San Antonio Jewish community. At 11:30am, Howard and David will explore the history of San Antonio’s Jewish community through the Hebrew Free Loan Association of San Antonio’s Books of Reminiscence. Discover the origins of these remarkable volumes and how

Back to School, Without the Interest 🎓 Back to school is easier with a helping hand. As families prepare for a new academic year, the Hebrew Free Loan Association of San Antonio (HFLA-SA) is here to help make education more affordable with NO-INTEREST, NO-FEE EDUCATION LOANS for members of the Greater San Antonio Jewish community. August is traditionally our busiest month for education loan requests, and this year is no exception. HFLA-SA currently has 30 outstanding educati

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

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