General JELF is featured in The Jewish News of Sarasota-Manatee (2/21/20)

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 Haley Rosenthal, a JELF recipient from Sarasota, who shared her appreciation for the support she has received. Haley expressed, “I am honored and grateful to be a recipient of the generous JELF loan assisting me with my junior year. This support alleviated so much financial stress. I am forever thankful.” Her words reflect the significant impact that JELF’s interest-free loans have on students’ lives, highlighting the essential role our organization plays in easing the financial burdens of higher education.

This feature in The Jewish News underscores the valuable contributions of both JELF and its partners in supporting students and making higher education more accessible.