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 […]
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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
Rivka Jacobs JELF Speech – 8-19-15
JELF event featuring Steve Koonin @ Maggiano’s
Tomer T.
“There was a low point in my life where I couldn’t feed myself. JELF provided me with the funds to be able to pay for basic life necessities. That’s why it’s so important to me as a donor to give back to JELF. Without JELF I don’t think I would have completed my undergraduate degree. […]
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.
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!
JELF: Bringing It Full Circle (updated stats) – 12-11-18
JELF Alum Steve, Lisa and Sara each share very different stories about how JELF came to help them out for their higher ed — and how they each continue to pay it forward!
Former Beneficiary Walter Jospin Remarks – 12-7-18
Walter is the former Director of the Atlanta Regional Office of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where he served from February 2015 until January 2018. Prior to joining the SEC in February of 2015, Mr. Jospin was a long-time partner in the international law firm of Paul Hastings LLP, where he was a member […]