Category: Video

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 […]

Don Sklar – 2018 Garber Honor Roll Recipient – 12-7-18

Meet Don Sklar, a CPA and past treasurer of JELF, as JELF celebrates his accomplishments with the organization over the past 10 years.

Steve & Eydie Koonin Family Service Award – 2018 Award Video – 12-7-18

Since 2013, Eydie Koonin has been involved in JELF, first joining the Board of Directors in 2015. Since that time, Eydie has served as Co-Chair of JELF’s Loan Program & Loan Review and has become a member of the Executive Board. Hear from Eydie & Steve Koonin in their own words about why JELF matters […]

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!