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Category: Video
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!
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.
Joshua: Surviving 2020, My JELF Story – 12-11-20
Joshua never expected 2020 to be as difficult a year as it has been for he and his family. Despite it all, however, he is lucky and proud to have JELF providing him the educational support he needs to get through law school and earn his degree…interest-free.
Donna Freedman, JELF Honor Roll Award – 12-9-19
In 2019 Donna Freedman was awarded with JELF’s Honor Roll Award for her exemplary leadership in JELF over 10 years, including Loan Program Chair, member of the Loan Calculation Committee, Chair of varying events, and Executive Committee Member. Donna Freedman is originally from Greensboro, NC but has been in Atlanta for many years. A retired […]
2019 JELF Koonin Award, Joanne Birnbrey & Nancy Galanti – 12-9-19
In 2019, JELF awarded Joanne Birnbrey and Nancy Galanti with the Steve and Eydie Koonin Family Service Award. Originally from White Plains, NY, Nancy attended the University of Florida where she met her husband, Ronnie, a native Atlantan. She and her husband are business partners and parents of two grown children. In addition to her […]
2020 JELF Koonin Service Award – Phil Krieger
In 2020, JELF awarded Phil Krieger with the Steve and Eydie Koonin Service Award based on his leadership to JELF over a four-year period. During that time, Phil has served as an integral part of JELF’s finance team, including as the organization’s Treasurer, bringing new a fresh outlook to JELF’s financial model.
2020 JELF Garber Honor Roll Award – Stan Lowenstein
In 2020, Stan Lowenstein received JELF’s esteemed Garber Family Honor Roll Award, awarded to only those who have been deeply involved with JELF for many years, served at least one Executive board term and have made a significant contribution to JELF, serving in varying leadership roles. All of this criteria and more exemplifies Stan Lowenstein […]
2020 JELF Koonin Service Award – Emily Sauerteig – 12-2-20
In 2020 JELF awarded Emily Sauerteig with the Steve and Eydie Koonin Service Award, celebrating her leadership over a five-year period with the organization. During this time, Emily has served on numerous committees, including Co-Chairing JELF’s Loan Program and Loan Reviews for three consecutive years.
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.
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