JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund)

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

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Emily Sauerteig

Emily Sauerteig was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. Emily moved to Atlanta to attend Emory University, where she received degrees in music performance, sociology, and educational policy, before getting her Masters of Music Business Administration and Entertainment Industries at the University of Miami. Non-profit has always been at the core of Emily’s pursuits. She started her career donating her earnings to Make-A-Wish Foundation in Chicago. Emily is involved in the Atlanta Jewish community having previously worked at the MJCCA, co-chaired the Temple Sinai sisterhood, and as a member of the Continuity and Caring Outcomes committee of the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta. Emily is honored to be a member of the JELF board, which blends her passion for giving, educational policy, and helping those in the Jewish community.

 

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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.

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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 2018, JELF loaned $1,011,266 to 279 students.  Since 1961, JELF has loaned over $12.5 million to 4,500+ students.  JELF maintains a 99% repayment rate and has $6 million out on the streets. Read more about our impact.

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

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