The Jewish Educational Loan Fund is on a mission to help reduce the financial burden of students taking out loans so that they can pursue their higher education with full force. By offering interest-free loans, JELF serves as a last resort for students in desperate need of financial assistance to pay for crucial living and […]
Month: December 2020
JELF presents awards to three board members (12/21/20)
At their December 1, 2020 Annual Meeting, JELF recognized three dedicated Board Members for their leadership to JELF. For his 15+ years of service to the organization, including as Immediate Past President, Stan Lowenstein received JELF’s 2020 Garber Family Honor Roll Award. Executive Board Members Philip Krieger and Emily Sauerteig were both recipients of the […]
JELF raises average student loan in 2021, providing more support to deserving students than ever before! (12/21/20)
In 2021, JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund) provided 400 interest-free loans to Jewish college, graduate, and vocational students with a total of $1.8 million. This increase in loan amount allowed JELF to raise the average student loan by $400 over the previous year, which was especially important during this past year as inflation rose exponentially. […]
Joshua: Surviving 2020, My JELF Story – 12-11-20
Joshua never expected 2020 to be as difficult a year as it has been for he and his family. Despite it all, however, he is lucky and proud to have JELF providing him the educational support he needs to get through law school and earn his degree…interest-free.
Donna Freedman, JELF Honor Roll Award – 12-9-19
In 2019 Donna Freedman was awarded with JELF’s Honor Roll Award for her exemplary leadership in JELF over 10 years, including Loan Program Chair, member of the Loan Calculation Committee, Chair of varying events, and Executive Committee Member. Donna Freedman is originally from Greensboro, NC but has been in Atlanta for many years. A retired […]
2019 JELF Koonin Award, Joanne Birnbrey & Nancy Galanti – 12-9-19
In 2019, JELF awarded Joanne Birnbrey and Nancy Galanti with the Steve and Eydie Koonin Family Service Award. Originally from White Plains, NY, Nancy attended the University of Florida where she met her husband, Ronnie, a native Atlantan. She and her husband are business partners and parents of two grown children. In addition to her […]
2020 JELF Koonin Service Award – Phil Krieger
In 2020, JELF awarded Phil Krieger with the Steve and Eydie Koonin Service Award based on his leadership to JELF over a four-year period. During that time, Phil has served as an integral part of JELF’s finance team, including as the organization’s Treasurer, bringing new a fresh outlook to JELF’s financial model.
2020 JELF Garber Honor Roll Award – Stan Lowenstein
In 2020, Stan Lowenstein received JELF’s esteemed Garber Family Honor Roll Award, awarded to only those who have been deeply involved with JELF for many years, served at least one Executive board term and have made a significant contribution to JELF, serving in varying leadership roles. All of this criteria and more exemplifies Stan Lowenstein […]
2020 JELF Koonin Service Award – Emily Sauerteig – 12-2-20
In 2020 JELF awarded Emily Sauerteig with the Steve and Eydie Koonin Service Award, celebrating her leadership over a five-year period with the organization. During this time, Emily has served on numerous committees, including Co-Chairing JELF’s Loan Program and Loan Reviews for three consecutive years.