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Sep 8, 2021

JELF Offers Interest-free Loan for Jewish Students Pursuing Higher Education

Do you need help paying for college? JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund), a Federation partner agency, is now accepting applications for interest-free loans for Jewish students pursuing higher education, including graduate, vocational or technical school. In order to qualify, applicants must be enrolled full-time in a program leading to a degree or certificate at an accredited US educational institution, be a US citizen (or have lawful immigration status), be in good academic standing with their university and be able to demonstrate financial need via a completed FAFSA application. Applications can be accessed here and must be submitted by Thursday, September 30. JELF recipients often go on to become JELF donors and vital members of the JELF community, helping pay it forward for students in need.

Mental Health Awareness for Campers

Mental Health Awareness for Campers

Alper JCC Miami is partnering with the Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s BeWell Miami to bring camper mental health care to summer camp.

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Welcome Home, Olim

Welcome Home, Olim

Just one day after the recent ceasefire with Iran, 110 olim (new immigrants) from France arrived in Israel, and with the help of Federation partner The Jewish Agency for Israel, they continue to come, eager to start a new life in their new home.

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Helping Ethiopian Israelis Enter the High-Tech Work Force

Helping Ethiopian Israelis Enter the High-Tech Work Force

Federation is helping bridge the gap of Ethiopian Israelis employed in Israel’s tech sector by funding Tech-Career, a comprehensive training program established in 2002 by and for Ethiopian Israelis.

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College Freshmen: Hillel Is Calling!


College Freshmen: Hillel Is Calling!


Incoming college freshmen can register now to join Hillel International for a free virtual session on Thursday, July 31 at 7 p.m. ET.

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