JELF’s Director of Development, Josh Schaier was interviewed on a videocast called “Coffee Connections” recently. The show is hosted by Your Rocktioneer™ Seth Weiner who is also emceeing JELF’s upcoming Young Professionals Game Night. Percolating in the episode is a chat about JELF and how reaching out to donors and students has changed since the […]
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Growth Exponential Podcast Interview’s JELF’s Jenna Shulman (10/2/20)
JELF’s CEO, Jenna Shulman, was recently interviewed by Bradley Caro Cook for his podcast, “Growth Exponetial.” Bradley is the managing director and co-founder of Career Up Now whose mission is to engage emerging professionals with Jewish life through their interests in career, unique experiences, and social good. They discuss JELF’s mission to help Jewish students in college, […]
JELF Recipients…During the Pandemic – June 2020 – 6-24-20
We asked our JELF recipients what it was really like being forced to leave college early and pick up their education online. This is what they told us.
JELF’s CEO Jenna Shulman featured on the Jewish Today Podcast (6/12/20)
Episode #4 of Jewish Today Pod features JELF’s CEO, Jenna Shulman! Jenna and the host, Amanda Budd, discuss Jenna’s journey to working in the Jewish non-profit sector, along with the incredible insight and action JELF does in making higher education affordable for Jewish students. They also discussed stigmas and stereotypes that are associated with Jews […]
JELF is featured in The Jewish News of Sarasota-Manatee (2/21/20)
JELF was recently highlighted in The Federation of Sarasota-Manatee’s newspaper, The Jewish News. The article featured our partnership with the Federation of The Federation, our Local JELF Administrator, Andrea Eiffert, and a JELFie from Sarasota, Haley Rosenthal. Haley was quoted as saying, “I am honored and grateful to be a recipient of the generous JELF […]
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 […]
Happy hour provides young Richmonders information about JELF programs – 12/19/19
On March 2nd, 2019, Network JCFR, Jewish Family Services and JELF held a joint Happy Hour to connect young professional Jewish Richmonders about these great services and teach them more about what JELF offers their community. Development Director Josh Schaier explained how the interest-free loans work and more. JELF provides interest-free last dollars loans for […]
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. […]
The Smarter Way to Pay (9/1/19)
Thank you JLIFE for featuring JELF in your September issue! We love helping students by providing interest free loans to Jewish students in need! To read the article for yourself, click the button below!
Hundreds gathered at The Battery to celebrate and recognize JELF’s important work – 8-28-19
JELF and Jeff: ‘Unprecedented’ Success for Higher Education By MARCIA CALLER JAFFE September 4, 2019, 9:55 am Ellen Monk and Gary Snyder (Greenberg Traurig) flank Michael Morris, publisher of the Atlanta Jewish Times. A crowd of 650 gathered at the Coca-Cola Roxy at The Battery Aug. 28 to salute the important work of JELF, the Jewish Educational […]
JELF Shabbat @ UGA Hillel – Brad Kirschner speaking to group – 3-11-19
University of Georgia graduate Brad Kirschner, now involved as a JELF donor and committee member, speaks to a group of students at Hillel’s Shabbat Dinner.
JELF Shabbat @ UGA Hillel – students watching JELF video – 3-4-19
On March 4, 2019, over 50 students crowded into the Hillel for ‘JELF Shabbat,’ during which time the JELF team shared information about not only how to receive a 0% interest loan from JELF but the impact that these loans have on their peers and so many others!
2018 Stephen & Marianne Garber Video – 12-7-18
Hear Drs. Stephen and Marianne Garber discuss their family’s history with JELF beginning with Stephen’s father Al Garber who lived in the Hebrew Orphans’ Home along with his two sisters. Fast forward 50 years and Marianne and Stephen, together, have done so much to help facilitate JELF’s growth into the future…and beyond!
Closing Out a Banner Year, Jewish Educational Loan Fund Held its 2018 Annual Meeting- 12-4-18
JELF Volunteers and Professionals Deserve Applause! By MARCIA CALLER JAFFE December 12, 2018, 11:34 am Former JELF presidents Drs. Steve and Marianne Garber congratulate Eydie Koonin, award recipient and executive board member. Closing out a banner year, Jewish Educational Loan Fund held its 2018 Annual Meeting on Dec. 4 at Le Meridien Atlanta Perimeter. The tone was […]
2018 JELF Photo Slideshow of 2018 Events – 11-29-18
Slideshow of photos from JELF’s 2018 year, including the Zalik Event, Kosher BBQ Festival & More. Created at http://animoto.com