Hebrew Free Loan

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🐻 Calling #CalAlumni, parents, students, and allies who care about #JewishLife on campus! ✡️ We're excited to announce that our interest-free student loan recipient, Hannah Schlacter, worked with #JewishPhilanthropist, Doug Goldman, to launch the Cal Jewish Alumni Network (CJAN). It's the first Jewish alumni group in UC Berkeley's history and lucky to call Doug their founding president. Since launching this fall and getting featured in J. The Jewish News of Northern California (CLICK BELOW to read the article), CJAN has grown to 450+ members and is aiming to reach 1,000 by the end of the year. Open to alumni, parents, faculty/staff, students and community allies, it's working to ensure the #belonging and #inclusion of Cal's Jews on campus and advocating for #JewishSafety and rights. It also serves UC Berkeley’s #JewishAlumni by promoting #JewishCulture, connection, and community. CLICK HERE to apply for free membership: https://lnkd.in/gNpRGf3C

CLICK BELOW for stories from our grateful interest-free loan recipients and long-time supporters, along with an overview of our year in numbers. Our 2024 #ImpactReport shares how: - An #environmental loan helped Ethan Hirsch-Tauber grow his ecological landscaping company, The Water Folk. -A Pollak student loan assisted Gabriela Monico, a former #DACA student, graduate from Yale Law School. -#Fertility loans supported three families in realizing their dreams. -#Student loans assisted multiple generations of the Barth, Rogers, and Cornejo clan to become doctors and psychologists who champion the underserved. -A #business loan helped Nikita Kazak graduate from University of the Pacific and purchase his own #dental practice (ROSS VALLEY DENTAL). -Student loans helped sisters Leah Siskind and Cory Siskind get graduate degrees and launch meaningful careers. Both are now members of our Full Circle Club, paying forward the support they received to help others. You'll also hear from #donors like Stephen Dobrow, Calvin Zippin, Gayle Starr, Steve Zuckerman, Jamie Miller, Phillip Lazzar, Elyse Kaye, and others about why they choose to support our work. Enormous thanks to our talented creative team: -#Photography, Alexander (Sasha) Yevelev, Sasha Photography -#Design, Maura Feingold, Wednesday Seven

Proud to partner with J Leaders on this fabulous virtual event! Get inspired by Daniel Shugar — #solar pioneer by day ☀️ and rock star by night 🎸 Join us for an exciting #FiresideChat with the founder and #CEO of Nextracker Inc., a key innovator in #SolarTechnology. 💻 In this virtual Zoom event, Dan will share stories and strategies from his journey of transforming the #SolarIndustry — from launching cutting-edge #tech to fostering a company culture built on #innovation and #impact. 💡 ✨ Whether you’re looking to drive change in your own field or simply curious to hear from an industry leader, this is your chance to learn from one of the most dynamic leaders in today’s world. 🚀 CLICK HERE to register today: https://bit.ly/DanShugar

Click below to register for our winter Business Circle #HappyHour mixer, sponsored by our friends at Stride. Enjoy drinks and nosh while you catch up with old friends and #network with members of the #JewishBusiness community. LIKE & REPOST to pass the word! Thursday, January 30 5:30 – 7:30 PM Walnut Creek Location details will be emailed upon registration $25 before January 3 / $36 after Business Circle members receive complimentary tickets The Hebrew Free Loan Business Circle mobilizes local business owners to help Jewish entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses and assist people throughout our community to become self-sufficient. We are holding this event in partnership with the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund Business Leadership Community. Shoutout to their fearless leader, Jeanne Miller. Roman Polnar, Dana Corvin, Stephen Dobrow, Steve Grau, Gayle Starr, Ilya Vinogradsky 🎗, Steve Zimmerman, CBI, MAMI, LCBB, FIBBA, Aaron Bellings, Michael Bellings, Garrett Candau, Alex Chuzhoy, Steffie Finkelstein, David Harband, Michael Karsh, Nikita Kazak, Milla L. Lvovich, Leandro Margulis, Margot Nijsure, Paul Ratner, Jessica Taran, Cindy Rogoway, Jamie Hyams

As we approach the end of 2024, we want to share with you a few #CharitableGiving strategies that our partner organization, the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund, recently sent out for #donors to consider. Utilizing any of the strategies outlined below will help carry out Hebrew Free Loan’s mission to assist people in our community to become self-sufficient, and they can also reduce your own #TaxLiability. DONATE DIRECTLY TO HEBREW FREE LOAN Give Appreciated Assets: The rise in market values over the last 1½ years creates an opportunity to donate appreciated stock (https://lnkd.in/gnXa-7Ud) or other property to Hebrew Free Loan, receive a #TaxDeduction, and avoid capital gains tax that would otherwise be incurred if you sold the asset. Utilize #IRA Charitable Rollovers: You can satisfy the minimum distribution requirement from your IRA without incurring income tax by making a charitable rollover contribution of up to $105,000 this year, even if you don’t itemize deductions. This is an ideal way to make a gift to Hebrew Free Loan's annual campaign (www.hflasf.org/donate) or to provide loan capital for our interest-free lending programs. DONATE TO THE JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION AND ENDOWMENT FUND TO BENEFIT HEBREW FREE LOAN Establish or Add to your #DonorAdvisedFund at the Federation: If you want to be more planful about your giving or give more to charity to offset taxes, consider a contribution to your donor-advised fund (#DAF) at the Federation (https://lnkd.in/gr43gg8i), or start one there if you have not already. You can then direct these funds to Hebrew Free Loan (as well as other charities) now and in future years. A contribution of cash, stock, or other property representing several years’ worth of charitable giving can provide a deduction for the entire amount in the current year. Grants can then be made from the fund by request, over time. “Bunching” charitable contributions can enable you to exceed the standard deduction and maximize #TaxBenefits. While many financial institutions offer DAF services, Federation donor-advised funds offer benefits above and beyond commercial banks, such as personal service from a dedicated #philanthropy advisor with expertise in family philanthropy, #JewishCommunity knowledge, charitable gift planning support, and more. Start a Charitable Gift #Annuity: In exchange for a gift to the Federation, you can enjoy income for life with a Charitable Gift Annuity (https://lnkd.in/gkgFEVZe) that will benefit Hebrew Free Loan after your lifetime. Cash or appreciated assets yielding little can now become a means of receiving additional income going forward. A tax deduction is available for the amount of the contribution less the present value of the projected payments. The principal becomes part of the Federation's permanent endowment, and after your lifetime... CLICK HERE to read more: https://shorturl.at/NkNlB

Proud to partner again with Jeremy Doochin and Jewbilee SF on the biggest young adult #JewishParty of the year! When the Bay Area goes quiet on #ChristmasEve, there’s one event buzzing with life, laughter, and connection: Latke Ball—San Francisco’s ultimate holiday party for young adult Jews. Now in its 27th year, this legendary night is where festive meets fabulous, bringing together hundreds of partygoers for an unforgettable celebration. Details below. CLICK HERE to get your tickets now: LatkeBall.com What to Expect: Mix, Mingle, & Meet Your Match: Whether you’re flying solo, rolling deep with friends, or dancing the night away with your partner, Latke Ball is the place to connect. Dance All Night: Groove to beats from the one-and-only DJ Ice Man, or take a breather in the lounge for some laid-back schmoozing. Chic Venue: This year’s festivities light up Madarae, a stunning spot right in the heart of San Francisco. Exclusive VIP Experience: Upgrade your night with VIP Bottle Service—complete with your own table in the middle of the action, two complimentary tickets, and line-skipping privileges. Packages start at $400 (plus tax & tip). Limited spots available, so email latkeball@gmail.com with "VIP Request" to secure your spot. Dress to Impress: Cocktail attire. Snap those Insta-worthy pics while you celebrate in style! Plus enjoy your complimentary photo booth! Safety First: Expect heightened security at Madarae for everyone’s comfort and peace of mind. Arrive early to breeze through the doors and make the most of your night. Why You Can’t Miss It: Latke Ball isn’t just a party—it’s a tradition, a reunion, and a celebration of everything that makes the Bay Area’s Jewish community extraordinary. Don’t miss out on the night everyone will be talking about until next year. Tickets Are Selling Fast! Grab yours now and join the Bay’s hottest young adult crowd for an unforgettable holiday bash. Let’s make this Latke Ball one for the books. See you on the dance floor! Shoutout to our fellow partners: Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund Jewish Community Center of San Francisco                                                                                             J. The Jewish News of Northern California Value Culture

Join us 4-6 PM this Sunday December 8 as we partner with Rabbi Ilana Baird and #RussianSpeaking #Jewish families and community members to celebrate the joyous festival of lights #Hanukkah with activities, entertainment, and delicious food at Jewish Silicon Valley. Let’s get together to light their big #menorah. "The light of even one small candle can drive away great darkness.” A holiday event for the whole family! CLICK HERE for tickets: https://lnkd.in/gStZVP7C

Check out this great article from our friends at J. The Jewish News of Northern California about our interest-free business loan recipient Greg Bernson and his amazing #JewishDeli in #SanAnselmo #Marin - Bubbala's. LIKE & REPOST for your SF North Bay friends! Story by food columnist Alix Wall Photos by photographer Aaron Levy-Wolins