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 […]
JELF wraps 2019 on new high (12/19/19)
At the 2019 Annual Meeting, JELF named the new board and presented the Koonin and Garber Awards for service.
JELF Loans $7,470 in Gainesville’s Jewish Community
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 […]
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 […]
JELF Outshines Darkness, Literally! (12/15/22)
In the 146th Annual JELF meeting, the lack of electricity did not detract from tributes to the organization’s workers and volunteers, nor its extensive outreach for help.
Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is a major holiday in Judaism. It is the holiest day of the year and holds incredibly important significance for the […]
Rosh Hashanah
1. Apples and honey are eaten throughout Rosh Hashanah to encourage a sweet new year. 2. The Jewish calendar year is different from the Gregorian calendar year. According to the […]
Richard Jacobson – 2021 Koonin Family Service Award Recipient – 4-19-22
In 2021, JELF was proud to honor Richard Jacobson with JELF’s Steve and Eydie Koonin Family Service Award, which is presented to a member of the JELF Board who has […]
Thank You to JELF’s 2021 Donors! – 2-9-22
In 2021, JELF lent $1.875 million to 400 students for 0% interest loans. Thanks to you, we can continue helping them succeed!
Cathys 20th JELF Anniversary – 1-28-22
On April 1, 2021, JELF celebrated longtime staff Member, Cathy Herman Miller, Chief Operating Office with a surprise Zoom party attended by over 70 different guests! This memorable occasion was […]
2021 JELF Annual Meeting – 12-7-21
We hope you will enjoy JELF’s 2021 and 145th Annual Meeting, featuring remarks from outgoing Board Chair, Jane Aronoff, incoming Board Chair Rob Rickles, installation of Board & Officers by […]
JELF’s “STAND BY ME” – Musical JELFies Give Thanks 2021! – 6-2-21
In 2021 JELF recipients (current and past) from all over the country gave their thanks to JELF to the tune of Stand By Me!
