Supporting the Future Leaders of Jewish Communities Alembik Clergy Endowment

The Judith and Aaron Alembik Endowment Fund, a $1 million fund established in memory of Aaron Alembik, is dedicated to supporting the children of Jewish clergy in their pursuit of higher education. Through this generous endowment, JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund) is able to earmark an interest-free loan fund for these students, helping ease the financial burden of tuition and ensuring their academic success.

What does the Judith and Aaron Alembik Endowment Offer?

  • Designated Fund: Endowment specifically set aside to fund JELF's calculated need for the children of Jewish clergy.
  • Stable Funding: Ensures that JELF has dedicated funds for loans of children of clergy
  • Bridging Financial Gaps: Helping clergy families manage the soaring costs of higher education.

Who is Eligible for the Alembik Endowment’s Support?

  • Children of Jewish Clergy: The children of rabbis and cantors who qualify and complete an application are eligible.
  • Financial Need Criteria: Students must demonstrate financial need as determined by JELF.
  • Accredited Institutions: Eligible students must be enrolled full-time in a U.S. accredited college or university.

When Can You Apply for Interest-Free Loans?

  • Regular Application Cycles: Eligible students should apply during the regularly-designated annual application periods.
  • Timeframe: JELF's application is open January - April (full academic year) and August - September (spring and/or summer semester(s) only).
  • Set Reminders: Visit JELF’s application page for specific info and to schedule reminders for deadlines and more.

How Does the Alembik Endowment Make a Difference?

  • Direct Funding: Expanding JELF's financial resources, this ensures that children of Jewish clergy can receive even more support through JELF.
  • Increased Capacity to Address Rising Costs: Allowing clergy families to receive support that covers critical college expenses helps JELF keep pace with the ever-growing cost of higher education.
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As a Holocaust survivor who built a distinguished legal career, Aaron Alembik was a staunch advocate for the power of education. Aaron and his wife Judith Miller Alembik made sure their children Marc and Gary had access to the best educational opportunities.

 Through the Alembik family’s generosity, expressed through this endowment, their belief in the value of education and their commitment to the next generation of Jewish leaders will endure.

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Application Process: Alembik Funds are integrated into JELF’s regular application process, making it easy for eligible families to apply.

Questions? For more information, please call us at 770-396-3080 or visit our JELF contact form to reach out.