Originally from Richmond, Arielle is currently a junior at Christopher Newport University in Newport News, VA. With aspirations to become a psychiatrist, she is majoring in psychology and on track […]
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Brian Meltsner: My JELF Story
Brian Meltsner and Harold Berger first met in August 1982 during orientation week for freshman at UNC Chapel Hill. Hear how this connection not only blossomed into a longtime friendship […]
Marketwatch covers JELF on Shmita debt forgiveness
Over the past couple of years, the idea of debt forgiveness — whether for student loans, medical, or rent debt — has gone from radical to relatively mainstream. But as […]
AJT Spotlight Feature
In each issue, the Atlanta Jewish Times graciously spotlights local non-profit organizations. JELF was proud to be featured in July 2021!
jelf hosts financial aid webinar for Jewish families
JELF’s COO, Cathy Miller, recently hosted a webinar for all the students, families and educational professionals in the region. The presentation, delivered on November 15th from 7:30-8:30, was built to […]
JELF’s Josh Schaier Featured On YouTube’s Coffee Connections
JELF’s Director of Development, Josh Schaier was interviewed on a videocast called “Coffee Connections” recently. The show is hosted by Your Rocktioneer™ Seth Weiner who is also emceeing JELF’s upcoming […]
Growth Exponential Podcast Interview’s JELF’s Jenna Shulman
JELF’s CEO, Jenna Shulman, was recently interviewed by Bradley Caro Cook for his podcast, “Growth Exponetial.” Bradley is the managing director and co-founder of Career Up Now whose mission is to engage […]
JELF’s CEO Jenna Shulman featured on the Jewish Today Podcast
Episode #4 of Jewish Today Pod features JELF’s CEO, Jenna Shulman! Jenna and the host, Amanda Budd, discuss Jenna’s journey to working in the Jewish non-profit sector, along with the […]
Happy hour provides young Richmonders information about JELF programs
On March 2nd, 2019, Network JCFR, Jewish Family Services and JELF held a joint Happy Hour to connect young professionals to these great services and teach them more about what […]
JELF wraps 2019 on new high
At the 2019 Annual Meeting, JELF named the new board and presented the Koonin and Garber Awards for service.
Stephen and Marianne Garber
Hear Drs. Stephen and Marianne Garber discuss their family’s history with JELF beginning with Stephen’s father Al Garber who lived in the Hebrew Orphans’ Home along with his two sisters. […]