JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund)

JELF provides interest-free loans to Jewish students from Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.

Mission Statement

Mission Statement

JELF Board

Board of Directors

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RECENT EVENT PHOTOS!

Getting a Loan

Application Process

JELF’s History

With more than 140 years of history, JELF began as the Hebrew Orphans' Home in Atlanta and evolved twice before formally changing its name to JELF in 1989... Read more about our history.

JELF is a partner of

JELF is a partner of

Alumni

JELF’s Full Circle Society is a giving circle of successful alumni who have received our loans, paid those loans off and are now able to give back. Learn more about how you can join.

JELF By the Numbers

In 2017, JELF granted $1,000,046 to 273 students.  Since 1961, JELF has loaned nearly $12 million to 4,000+ students.  JELF maintains a 99% repayment rate and has $5.4 million out on the streets. Read more about our impact.

Contact:

JELF
4549 Chamblee Dunwoody Road
Atlanta, GA 30338
Central Office: 770-396-3080
info@jelf.org