We’re proud of Jamie Hyams, our Development Director, who received her rabbinic ordination in 2021 from the Academy for Jewish Religion | CA. We’ve asked Rabbi Jamie to occasionally share her perspective with our community. Jamie can be reached for questions, comments, or further dialogue at jamie@hflasf.org.
Hannukah 2024
The idea of caring about each unique individual in our community is central to Hebrew Free Loan. Hanukkah is a story of hope and faith…
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Charting a Course Through Difficult Times
We’re living in tumultuous times. With the upcoming election, Israel at war, and the rise of antisemitism worldwide…
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Jewish Perspectives On IVF & When Life Begins
Last week the Southern Baptist Convention voted to oppose the use of in vitro fertilization (IVF) because they believe life begins at conception and thus…
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Passover
The events of October 7 have changed us. This year you might consider adding items to your seder plate that symbolize your hopes and feelings about…
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Lead with Life
The past month has been excruciating. Israel is engaged in an existential war, and I ask myself, “As Israel battles for…
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