JELF recently received a spotlight in The Federation of Sarasota-Manatee’s newspaper, The Jewish News, highlighting our impactful partnership with the Federation. The article featured an in-depth look at our collaboration with this local organization, as well as insights from Andrea Eiffert, JELF’s Local Administrator in the area. The piece also included a heartwarming quote from […]
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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 […]
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. […]
The Smarter Way to Pay (9/1/19)
Thank you JLIFE for featuring JELF in your September issue! We love helping students by providing interest free loans to Jewish students in need! To read the article for yourself, click the button below!
New Faces at JELF (8/1/19)
Thanks to The Jewish Georgian for their write up on three new staff members at JELF! Jewish Educational Loan Fund (JELF) recently added several new staff members to help the organization ensure that as many Jewish students as possible learn about how to receive interest-free, last dollar loans to fulfill their educational goals. In 2018, […]
College Decision Time Could Be Difficult
Applications to colleges seemed to be sent long ago. For high school seniors who applied Early Decision and were accepted, the decision-making is over. By DR. MARK L. FISHERApril 17, 2019, 2:54 pm Applications to colleges seemed to be sent long ago. For high school seniors who applied Early Decision and were accepted, the decision-making is […]
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 […]
Interest-Free Loans Help South Florida Jewish Students
By SERGIO CARMONA | PUBLISHED SUN-SENTINEL: June 15, 2018 at 6:22 p.m. | UPDATED: December 13, 2018 at 12:27 p.m. Jewish Educational Loan Fund has made an impact on South Florida. JELF provides interest-free loans for higher education (college, graduate school and vocational programs) to Jewish students from Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. It has made loans […]
My JELF Story in 60 Seconds (Phil)
Here from former JELF loan beneficiary Phil as he shares the difficult story behind his need for a loan from JELF. Today as an active JELF volunteer and annual donor, Phil is proud to be bringing it full circle!
My JELF Story in 60 Seconds (Meredith)
Former JELF beneficiary Meredith shares her ’60 second’ JELF Story about how finding JELF allowed her to pursue her dreams!
My JELF Story in 60 Seconds (Marissa)
Receiving loans from JELF allowed Marissa to pursue her passion. Hear her JELF story in 60 seconds to learn more about JELF’s impact.
My JELF Story in 60 Seconds (Jeremy)
Without JELF’s assistance, Jeremy would have had to borrow for school big time. Hear Jeremy’s ’60 second’ JELF story of success!
Collaboration among the three organizations fills a need in the community.
Breman Helps Serve Snack-Size Culture By RACHEL FAYNE September 18, 2017, 12:18 pm The Hebrew Orphans’ Home basketball team practices in 1910. If you can get away from the office for lunch once a month in Midtown, you can experience some free culture and perhaps learn something. The Breman Museum has partnered with the Center for Puppetry Arts and the High Museum […]
JELF Young Professionals Happy Hour 2016
On November 3, 2016, JELF hosted a lively Young Professionals Hour (the 2nd annual). Held at the Tesla Showroom at Lenox Square in Atlanta, the “Do You Know a JELFie?” theme was a big hit — encouraging our Event Chairs and their friends to actually figure out if they may have a friend or someone […]