In 2021, JELF lent $1.875 million to 400 students for 0% interest loans. Thanks to you, we can continue helping them succeed!
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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 […]
Richard Jacobson – 2021 Koonin Family Service Award Recipient
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 shown exemplary commitment and leadership over the past 5 years. Mazel Tov, Richard!
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 Dr. Judy Wolman, award presentation to Richard Jacobson…and more!
A Yom Kippur reminder: The idea of debt forgiveness dates at least as far back as the Bible
This Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur mark the start of a Shmita year, a period described in the Torah when creditors were supposed to release debtors from their obligations By Jillian Berman Last Updated: Sept. 16, 2021 at 3:41 p.m. ETFirst Published: Sept. 15, 2021 at 2:04 p.m. ET Over the past couple of years, the idea of debt forgiveness — […]
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!
Cathys 20th JELF Anniversary – 4-1-21
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 toasted with champagne and many wonderful remarks made about our beloved Cathy, without whom JELF would not be the place it is today! Mazel Tov, […]
JELF Legacy Video – Koonin – 1-15-21
Longtime JELF Donors Eydie and Steve Koonin share their story of why education, and planning for the next generation, is so important.
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. […]