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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.

2025 Federation Grant Applications Open

2025 Federation Grant Applications Open

Applications are now being accepted by Federation for three 2025 grant opportunities: Women’s Impact Initiative Grants, Jewish Incubator Grants and the new Israel Engagement & Education Grants.

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Helping Israeli Students in Distress

Helping Israeli Students in Distress

With the start of a new academic year, Federation is helping Israeli teens who have been traumatized and displaced since October 7 find solace and support in a safe, supervised school environment.

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Miami Diller Fellows Visit Chicago

Miami Diller Fellows Visit Chicago

What was originally intended to be a transformative summer journey to Israel became something entirely different, but still very meaningful, for CAJE’s Diller Teen Fellows when they traveled to Chicago instead.

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Learning Together to Help Others in Ukraine

Learning Together to Help Others in Ukraine

For more than three-and-a-half years, homecare workers in Ukraine have been providing life-saving support for tens of thousands of the country’s vulnerable Jews — the elderly, children, newly impoverished, internally displaced and more.

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