Home / See, Read & Share / Federation News

Aug 6, 2025

Apply Now for an Interest-Free Student Loan

Jewish students can now apply for need-based, interest-free loans tailored for higher education, covering college, graduate school and vocational programs through JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund), a Federation partner agency. JELF helps full-time students from Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina and Virginia (excluding metro DC) to attend the US-accredited school of their choice. Click here for more information and to apply now through September 30 for the 2025-26 academic year. JELF's loans cover educational and living expenses often overlooked by traditional financial aid, including travel, rent, food and books. By offering 0% interest loans, JELF saves borrowers thousands of dollars annually, alleviating the burden of high-interest student loan debt. JELF recipients often go on to become donors and vital members of the community, helping pay it forward for students in need. Federation's partner social service agency, Jewish Community Services of South Florida, is JELF's local partner.

Please Respond: Jewish Day School Survey

Please Respond: Jewish Day School Survey

To further gauge interest and understand the key factors parents consider, Federation has engaged Independent School Management (ISM), the largest consulting firm serving private independent schools in North America, to conduct a community-wide survey to determine how likely families are to support a new Jewish middle and high school.

Read More

Supporting Lone Soldiers

Supporting Lone Soldiers

As the brave men and women of the Israel Defense Forces continue to defend our homeland in Operation Iron Swords, Federation is supporting thousands of lone soldiers, individuals who have made aliyah to Israel alone and lack the support network of friends and family typically available to their native Israeli peers.

Read More

Join a Synagogue

Join a Synagogue

With the High Holidays only a few weeks away, now is the perfect time to find a spiritual home.

Read More

A Fun Summer For Miami-Dade Campers

A Fun Summer For Miami-Dade Campers

This summer, Federation camp subsidies enabled almost 350 Miami-Dade children and teens to deepen their connection to their Jewish heritage.


Read More

Stay in Touch

Receive news about Greater Miami Jewish Federation events and more.