Meet Don Sklar, a CPA and past treasurer of JELF, as JELF celebrates his accomplishments with the organization over the past 10 years.
Category: Video
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!
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
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.
Elizabeth Goldberg Remarks (JELF recipient) @ CBT – 10-18-18
JELF Young Professionals Happy Hour event in conjunction with Congregation Beth Tefillah.
2017 JELF Honor Roll Award Recipient, Rob Rickles – 12-6-17
JELF Immediate Past President Rob Rickles was awarded the 2017 JELF Honor Roll Award
Heidi Geller – JELF Award Recipient – 12-6-17
JELF Board Member Heidi Geller was awarded the recipient of the 2017 JELF Family Service Award, presented to individuals who have been involved in the organization for 5 years or less, during which time they have made significant impact.
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.
My JELF Story in 60 Seconds (Phil)
Here from former JELF loan beneficiary Phil as he shares the difficult story behind his need for a loan from JELF. Today as an active JELF volunteer and annual donor, Phil is proud to be bringing it full circle!
5 – Marianne Garber Speech – 2-3-17
Board President, Marianne Garber, accepts her award honoring her and her husband, Stephen Garber, and speaks out on behalf of JELF and her longtime involvement with the organization.
Eydie Koonin on “Transformational Giving” at JELF 2016 Annual Meeting
In 2016 JELF Board Member, donor and community leader Eydie Koonin spoke at JELF’s Annual Meeting on the topic of Transformational Giving.
Board Meeting – 2-16-16
In 2016, a current recipient was the guest speaker at a JELF morning, sharing her story about receiving JELF loans.
Joe Alterman at JELF’s Taking Notes Event – 1-23-15
In 2015, jazz pianist Joe Alterman performed, along with several others all of whom were former JELF beneficiaries, for JELF’s Taking Notes event, held at the Defoor Centre.
Taking Notes Event 2 – 1-23-15
JELF Fundraising Event – Joe Alterman