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With your generosity, JELF can provide loans to more deserving students each year.

Watch Arielle's JELF story to understand the impact a JELF donation can make on a student’s life.

When you give back, they go forward.

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Why support JELF?

The cost of higher education has grown at 8 times the rate of inflation. According to the Federal Reserve, 54% of students will use interest-bearing loans to cover the costs associated with higher education.

Your support is more critical than ever to helping local Jewish students in need.

JELF has maintained an astounding 99% repayment rate for more than a decade. This means that your donation will live in perpetuity - as loans are paid back, these dollars are "recycled" to help more students going forward.

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6065 Roswell Rd, Suite 740
Sandy Springs, GA 30328

Leave a legacy

Help ensure that our commitment to the past will help us pave the way towards a better future. We would love to speak to you about this opportunity.

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Sponsor a student

A 4-year commitment to JELF provides an interest-free loan for a student who might otherwise be unable to pursue their higher education.

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Take action by volunteering with JELF to make a difference in students' lives. There are different opportunities based on interest and geographic area.

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Success Story

Steve W.

"JELF's last dollars loans helped me afford my education at Emory University and the Medical College of Georgia in the 1980s. In times of crazy tuition costs, these funds can allow a student to live in acceptable housing and not be forced to work 40 hours per week, on top of pursuing a full-time degree. I am so happy to give back so our next generation can obtain the most important thing in life – an education."

Your Generosity is Making a Difference

nearly $20 million

Total Loaned

Over the last 50 years, JELF has loaned $20,000,000. $1,931235 was loaned in the last year alone!

3,092

Students Helped

We have written 6200 loans for over 3,092 students, with 396 awarded within the past year.

100%

Increase in Alum
Donors since 2016

JELF loans have helped over 3,092 students. Now, more than 10% of them are also donors!

Have you received an interest free JELF loan? When alumni make a donation, it helps future generations of students

Listen to Tomer's story about how being a JELF recipient helped him achieve his educational goals - and led to him to helping others.

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