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 […]
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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.., From The Charlotte Jewish News – November 2021, written by Brian Meltsner: When people ask […]
Marketwatch covers JELF on Shmita debt forgiveness (9/15/21)
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 many organizations touting broad-based debt relief will tell you, it’s not a new, revolutionary concept. In fact, it dates back (at least) all the way […]
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, The Podcast From The Temple talked with Jenna Shulman, CEO of JELF (Jewish Education Loan Fund). They talk about the amazing work JELF provides to families with last-dollar funds for higher education and also how Jenna leads the charge. Click HERE to listen.
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.
Article in the Boca Raton Observer about JELF (12/24/20)
The Jewish Educational Loan Fund is on a mission to help reduce the financial burden of students taking out loans so that they can pursue their higher education with full force. By offering interest-free loans, JELF serves as a last resort for students in desperate need of financial assistance to pay for crucial living and […]
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 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 be a starting point to help families find all types of financial aid. The webinar covered a vast array of information. It started by letting […]
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)
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 incredible insight and action JELF does in making higher education affordable for Jewish students. They also discussed stigmas and stereotypes that are associated with Jews […]
JELF is featured in The Jewish News of Sarasota-Manatee (2/21/20)
JELF was recently highlighted in The Federation of Sarasota-Manatee’s newspaper, The Jewish News. The article featured our partnership with the Federation of The Federation, our Local JELF Administrator, Andrea Eiffert, and a JELFie from Sarasota, Haley Rosenthal. Haley was quoted as saying, “I am honored and grateful to be a recipient of the generous JELF […]
JELF: Investing in students’ futures (2/11/20)
Published in The Palm Beach Post, 7-30-19. What does Jewish Educational Loan Fund do? Student debt in the U.S. has reached record levels, making higher education out of reach for many families and saddling others with thousands in high-interest loans. According to The New York Times, 94% of undergrads are now borrowing for their education […]