Applications for financial aid for the upcoming school year are January 3 – April 30 and again August – September 30 December 31, 2022 – In 2022, JELF assisted a total of 396 students with $1,931,235 in interest-free loans. Of this total, 1 Jewish student from Gainesville was provided $7,470 towards furthering their degree. For […]
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JELF Loans $1.9 million in 2022!
Applications for financial aid for the 2023-24 School Year Open January 3 – April 30 December 31, 2022 – In 2022, JELF assisted a total of 396 students with $1,931,235 in interest-free loans! JELF qualifying applicants must be:• A permanent resident of FL, GA, SC, NC, and VA (excluding metro DC) (they can, however, attend […]
College in the Wake of Corona (4/2/20)
by Jenna Leopold Shulman This article was originally published in eJewishPhilanthropy.com. As the week of March 9, 2020 began, life as we previously knew it began to move to a slow halt. While the rest of our country grappled with major decisions about whether to keep our businesses open, how to interact virtually with employees […]
Arielle B.
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 to graduate in 2023. Arielle participates in a Greek society on campus and volunteers for the local children’s hospital, the Red Cross and an organization […]
Brian Meltsner: My JELF Story (10/29/21)
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 but also years of ongoing support and commitment to JELF. . Brian Meltsner left and Harold Berger right, UNC Graduation Day, circa May 1986 From […]
A Yom Kippur reminder: The idea of debt forgiveness dates at least as far back as the Bible
This Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur mark the start of a Shmita year, a period described in the Torah when creditors were supposed to release debtors from their obligations By Jillian Berman Last Updated: Sept. 16, 2021 at 3:41 p.m. ETFirst Published: Sept. 15, 2021 at 2:04 p.m. ET Over the past couple of years, the idea of debt forgiveness — […]
AJT Spotlight Feature on JELF (7/19/21)
In each issue, the Atlanta Jewish Times graciously spotlights local non-profit organizations. JELF was proud to be featured in July 2021! How long has your organization been in Atlanta? 145 years! We’re actually one of the oldest, continually operating nonprofit organization’s int he state of Georgia. How do you cater to the younger members of […]
The Podcast from The Temple interviews JELF’s CEO (3/1/21)
On their double-chai episode of “The Podcast from The Temple,” Rabbis Peter Berg and Loren Filson Lapidus from The Temple sit down with Jenna Shulman, CEO of JELF (Jewish Education Loan Fund). They dive into JELF’s impactful role in supporting families with last-dollar funding for higher education and explore Jenna’s dynamic leadership in advancing this […]
Northeast Florida Jewish Life Writes About JELF (2/25/21)
In the first issue of “Jewish Life,” The Jewish Federation and Foundation of Northeast Florida included an article about JELF’s amazing 2020 year. Their article talks about how JELF loaned to 394 students last year and 12 were local to their area.
JELF Provides Interest-Free Loans to More Students Than Ever Before (12/24/20)
Interest-Free Loans Take Some of the Stress Away from Students Trying to Earn a Degree BY RACHEL LEVY DECEMBER 24, 2020 Eliana Colman, JELF recipient According to EducationData.org, a website that collects and organizes data about the United States education system, more than 44 million Americans had student loans in 2019. A deeper dive into this […]
JELF raises average student loan in 2021, providing more support to deserving students than ever before! (12/21/20)
In 2021, JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund) provided 400 interest-free loans to Jewish college, graduate, and vocational students with a total of $1.8 million. This increase in loan amount allowed JELF to raise the average student loan by $400 over the previous year, which was especially important during this past year as inflation rose exponentially. […]
JELF Hosts Financial Aid Webinar for Jewish Families (11/16/20)
JELF’s COO, Cathy Miller, recently hosted an informative webinar for students, families, and educational professionals in the region. Held on November 15th from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., this engaging presentation served as an invaluable starting point for families seeking financial aid solutions. Cathy’s webinar covered a comprehensive range of topics, beginning with an overview of […]
JELF’s Josh Schaier Featured On YouTube’s Coffee Connections (10/15/20)
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 Young Professionals Game Night. Percolating in the episode is a chat about JELF and how reaching out to donors and students has changed since the […]
Growth Exponential Podcast Interview’s JELF’s Jenna Shulman (10/2/20)
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 emerging professionals with Jewish life through their interests in career, unique experiences, and social good. They discuss JELF’s mission to help Jewish students in college, […]
JELF’s CEO Jenna Shulman featured on the Jewish Today Podcast (6/12/20)
In Episode #4 of the Jewish Today Pod, JELF’s CEO, Jenna Shulman, takes center stage for a compelling conversation with host Amanda Budd. The episode delves into Jenna’s inspiring journey to her role in the Jewish non-profit sector, shedding light on her personal experiences and professional evolution. Throughout the discussion, Jenna shares valuable insights into […]