In each issue, the Atlanta Jewish Times graciously spotlights local non-profit organizations. JELF was proud to be featured in July 2021! How long has your organization been in Atlanta? 145 years! We’re actually one of the oldest, continually operating nonprofit organization’s int he state of Georgia. How do you cater to the younger members of […]
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JELF presents awards to three board members (12/21/20)
At their December 1, 2020 Annual Meeting, JELF recognized three dedicated Board Members for their leadership to JELF. For his 15+ years of service to the organization, including as Immediate Past President, Stan Lowenstein received JELF’s 2020 Garber Family Honor Roll Award. Executive Board Members Philip Krieger and Emily Sauerteig were both recipients of the […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
An Education in College Debt
Published by ATLANTA JEWISH TIMES September 11, 2015, 5:43 pmWritten By Rob Rickles | Jewish Educational Loan Fund Board President Shana tova from the volunteers and staff of JELF, the Jewish Educational Loan Fund. Now in our 126th year serving Jewish families and individuals in Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia, JELF enters 5776 with a […]
Innovators: Jenna Shulman
By ATLANTA JEWISH TIMESJuly 3, 2015, 1:09 pm Jenna Shulman Jenna Shulman, executive director, Jewish Educational Loan Fund JELF provides interest-free loans to Jewish college students in Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Since 1961, JELF has granted over $9 million to 3,700 students, with a 99 percent repayment rate. The money that comes back in […]