In a night filled with enthusiasm and purpose, JELF’s Boca Raton gathering on November 14, 2023 proved to be a resounding success, fueled by passionate alumni hosts and speakers Ron Krudo and Eitan Ovadia, engaging discussions, and a collective commitment to breaking down barriers to education for Jewish students! . Ron Krudo, a former JELF […]
Category: Event Recaps
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JELF Outshines Darkness, Literally! 12-7-22
By MARCIA CALLER JAFFE December 15, 2022, 10:27 am In the 146th Annual JELF meeting, the lack of electricity did not detract from tributes to the organization’s workers and volunteers, nor its extensive outreach for help. The Jewish Educational Loan Fund held its 2022 Annual Meeting on Dec. 7 at Temple Sinai with the one in a […]
2021 JELF Annual Meeting – 12-7-21
We hope you will enjoy JELF’s 2021 and 145th Annual Meeting, featuring remarks from outgoing Board Chair, Jane Aronoff, incoming Board Chair Rob Rickles, installation of Board & Officers by Dr. Judy Wolman, award presentation to Richard Jacobson…and more!
JELF’s Hosts Motivational Speaker and Author Jon Gordon – 4/16/21
by Robyn Spizman Bestselling author Jon Gordon considers his recent book “The Coffee Bean: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change” a commentary on the world as we know it during a global pandemic. “It’s a great analogy for life, and the coffee bean is the perfect example for the embodiment of what we are […]
JELF’s Game Night is a Success – 12/23/20
On October 22nd, JELF held a Game Night for Jewish Young Professionals. Over 30 people logged in to play different games, laugh and share a little time together. Attendees came from as far away as Madison, Wisconsin and Syracuse, New York as well as around JELF’s region of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and […]
JELF’s Virtual No Go with Angela Duckworth – 6-17-20
In June 2020, in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, JELF had a “Virtual No Go Event” featuring author of GRIT and 2013 MacArthur fellow Angela Duckworth. Angela Duckworth is a Professor of Psychology, founder and CEO of Character Lab, a non-profit with a mission to advance the science and practice of character development. Considered […]
Happy hour provides young Richmonders information about JELF programs – 12/19/19
On March 2nd, 2019, Network JCFR, Jewish Family Services and JELF held a joint Happy Hour to connect young professional Jewish Richmonders about these great services and teach them more about what JELF offers their community. Development Director Josh Schaier explained how the interest-free loans work and more. JELF provides interest-free last dollars loans for […]
JELF Wraps 2019 on New High – 12/19/19
Jewish Educational Loan Fund held its 2019 annual meeting Dec. 3 at Le Meridien Perimeter. By MARCIA CALLER JAFFE December 18, 2019, 12:25 pm JELF’s Jenna Shulman accepted a $2,000 check from Jody Pollack on behalf of the Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival. Jewish Educational Loan Fund held its 2019 annual meeting Dec. 3 at Le Meridien Perimeter. […]
Hundreds gathered at The Battery to celebrate and recognize JELF’s important work – 8-28-19
JELF and Jeff: ‘Unprecedented’ Success for Higher Education By MARCIA CALLER JAFFE September 4, 2019, 9:55 am Ellen Monk and Gary Snyder (Greenberg Traurig) flank Michael Morris, publisher of the Atlanta Jewish Times. A crowd of 650 gathered at the Coca-Cola Roxy at The Battery Aug. 28 to salute the important work of JELF, the Jewish Educational […]
Closing Out a Banner Year, Jewish Educational Loan Fund Held its 2018 Annual Meeting- 12-4-18
JELF Volunteers and Professionals Deserve Applause! By MARCIA CALLER JAFFE December 12, 2018, 11:34 am Former JELF presidents Drs. Steve and Marianne Garber congratulate Eydie Koonin, award recipient and executive board member. Closing out a banner year, Jewish Educational Loan Fund held its 2018 Annual Meeting on Dec. 4 at Le Meridien Atlanta Perimeter. The tone was […]
2018 JELF Photo Slideshow of 2018 Events – 11-29-18
Slideshow of photos from JELF’s 2018 year, including the Zalik Event, Kosher BBQ Festival & More. Created at http://animoto.com
Zalik Headlines with JELF Accomplishments and Dreams – 8-28-18
Jewish Educational Loan Fund event shares stories of Southeastern Jews in need to a crowd of 700 people. By MARCIA CALLER JAFFE September 7, 2018, 1:12 pm Keynote speaker Helen Zalik, a former JELF loan recipient, spoke of dreaming big and said happiness will come with a larger vision. Courtesy of Revelry Photo Seven hundred gathered at […]
JELF Raises $213K to Continue Support for Students – 12-5-17
JELF is one of Georgia’s oldest nonprofits and makes loans to cover the last dollars Jewish students need to pay for higher education. By SARAH MOOSAZADEH December 13, 2017, 10:49 am Photo by Marcia Caller Jaffe Oglethorpe President Larry Schall and outgoing board President Marianne Garber take time for a quick photo during JELF’s annual meeting and […]
A Breman exhibit opening Aug. 14 celebrates JELF’s history from orphans to college students – 8-24-17
140 Years of Aiding Jewish Education By TOVA NORMANAugust 8, 2017, 3:22 pm Photo from the Simon Scher Family Papers, Cuba Family Archives for Southern Jewish History, Breman Museum Residents of the Hebrew Orphans’ Home take an outing to Loew’s Theater in Five Points around 1920. In the photograph are Isaac Ashendorf, Lena Buchwald, Sam Buchwald, […]