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

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.

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

San Antonio Jewish Senior Services, a HFLA-SA loan-funding partner agency, is offering an educational trip to Poland, October 7-13, 2026. If available funds are the only thing preventing you from going, consider taking a temporary no-fee, no-interest loan from Hebrew Free Loan Association of San Antonio to spread the payments! Call 210-736-4352 or visit https://www.hfla-sa.org/loans.

As we read this week's Torah portion, Mishpatim, we are reminded of the Hebrew Free Loan Association of San Antonio's mission: lending funds without fees or interest. Parashat Mishpatim speaks directly to this sacred responsibility. “If you lend money to My people, even to the poor among you, do not act toward them as a creditor; you shall not charge them interest.” — Exodus 22:24 (Parashat Mishpatim) This commandment is echoed in Parashat Vayikra: “You shall not lend him you

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words remind us that the well-being of each person is deeply connected to the well-being of all. May today inspire reflection and continued commitment to building a more just and compassionate community.

TIME TO MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Sunday, May 17th 2026 HFLA-SA Community Picnic & Fun Day at the J, https://www.hfla-sa.org/event-details/2026-hfla-sa-community-picnic-fun-day-at-the-j

Donating your minimum IRA distributions, stocks & bonds, and other appreciated financial assets to HFLA-SA is a perfect way to help others while reducing your tax burden to the extent allowed by current tax laws! And, of course we appreciate year end donations the old-fashioned way - checks, online at https://www.hfla-sa.org/support , or Zelle (HFLA-SA, 210-736-4352).