As a lifelong New Yorker, when I pursued my medical education at Tel Aviv University, my biggest concern was graduating with a heavy high-interest debt load. The interest-free loan from the Hebrew Free Loan Society, along with a scholarship I received, gave me the financial leverage that I needed to focus on my studies without that burden. Through three Higher Education Loans, totaling around $30,000, I was able to cover my expenses and focus fully on my education and training.
I am proud to say that I have since graduated, and am now a Board-Certified Pediatric Hospitalist. I can now provide for my wife and four children, and advance my career without the constant worry of tons of high-interest debt that I will have to pay off. HFLS made it all possible, and reassured me that this was more than just a loan; it was truly an investment in my future. I’m incredibly grateful for this opportunity and the generosity of the donors that made it possible.