In a night filled with enthusiasm and purpose, JELF’s Boca Raton gathering on November 14, 2023 proved to be a resounding success, fueled by passionate alumni hosts and speakers Ron Krudo and Eitan Ovadia, engaging discussions, and a collective commitment to breaking down barriers to education for Jewish students! . Ron Krudo, a former JELF […]
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JELF’s Message of Solidarity: We Stand With Israel
October 2023 A Note from our CEO and Board Chair As we continue to watch the horrific events unfolding in Israel, we acknowledge the profound impact they have on the hearts and minds of Jews around the globe. We have been in contact with JELF beneficiaries who are currently studying in Israel or have made […]
JELF loans nearly $60,000 in Tidewater’s Jewish community
Financial aid applications for 2023-24 school year re-open.Deadline: September 30, 2023 With more than 45 million Americans in some form of outstanding interest-bearing student loan debt, 0% interest loans can help save borrowers thousands of dollars in high interest-bearing debt each year. JELF (Jewish Education Loan Fund), through its partnership with Jewish Family Service of […]
JELF Student Repayment Letter – 10-5-23
Dear Current JELF Repayer, We hope this message finds you well. As one of your partners in supporting your educational journey, we wanted to bring an important update to your attention. Federal student loan repayments have just restarted, and it’s crucial that if you are still paying off your federal loans, you have all the […]
JELF Faces Unprecedented Student Demand Gap in Five-State Region, Urges Community Support
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [Atlanta, June 30, 2023] – JELF, the Jewish Educational Loan Fund. is currently grappling with an unprecedented gap in student demand in its five-state region encompassing Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia (excluding metro DC). Since 2022, the funding gap has surged by $500,000, reaching a staggering $2.9 million, compared […]
JELF Receives 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator! (5/2/22)
JELF is proud to have received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator! Check out our Charity Navigator profile to learn more.
A Loan … But Not Alone: JELF Reflections for the New Year
Stan Lowenstein is JELF’s board president. When I think about the High Holidays, the first thing that pops into my head is family. Growing up, my family always made this time of year special, and my wife, Jen, and I are now creating those same special traditions with our three children. The High Holidays are […]