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.
MLK and the Pursuit of Justice
On Monday, January 20, we as a country commemorate the life of slain civil rights leader, Martin Luther King. Coincidentally, we will…
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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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