Tag: impact
Brian Meltsner: My JELF Story (10/29/21)
Brian Meltsner and Harold Berger first met in August 1982 during orientation week for freshman at UNC Chapel Hill. Hear how this connection not only blossomed into a longtime friendship but also years of ongoing support and commitment to JELF. . Brian Meltsner left and Harold Berger right, UNC Graduation Day, circa May 1986 From […]
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 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 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: Investing in Students’ Futures (2/11/20)
Published in The Palm Beach Post, 7-30-19. What does Jewish Educational Loan Fund do? Student debt in the U.S. has reached record levels, making higher education out of reach for many families and saddling others with thousands in high-interest loans. According to The New York Times, 94% of undergrads are now borrowing for their education […]
2019 JELF Impact Video – 11-27-19
2019 JELF Impact Video featuring 3 very different middle class Jewish families, each stretched to the max and unable to afford the high cost of college. Learn about how JELF touched each of their lives.
THE JELFIE YEARS (take on The Wonder Years) – 8-29-19
JELF’s 2019 Event introduction
Rivka Jacobs JELF Speech – 8-19-15
JELF event featuring Steve Koonin @ Maggiano’s
JELF Shabbat @ UGA Hillel – JELF recipient speaking to group – 3-11-19
University of Georgia student shares with peers at a Hillel Shabbat dinner about her experience receiving JELF loans.
2018 JELF Impact Video – 11-27-18
Hear from 3 very different parents of JELF recipients — Stacie, Adrienne & Lou, as they talk about paying for the rising cost of a higher education for their children.
2017 JELF Impact Video – 12-6-17
JELF’s 2017 Impact Video highlights stories from three current JELF students at different stages of their higher education. The stories of Sayyad, Hannah and Dakota represent so many of the Jewish families JELF assists each year.
Taking Notes Event 1 – 1-23-15
JELF Fundraising Event