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Mar 11, 2024

No Interest Loans Available for Jewish Students Pursuing Higher Education


Do you or someone you know need help paying for college? JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund), a Federation partner agency, provides zero-percent-interest loans for Jewish undergrad, graduate and vocational students who demonstrate need. JELF assists full-time students who are from Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina or Virginia (excluding metro DC) to attend the US-accredited school of their choice! Click here to apply now through April 30, 2024 for the full 2024-25 academic year or August 1-September 30 for the spring/summer 2024 semester(s). JELF recipients often go on to become JELF donors and vital members of the JELF community, helping pay it forward for students in need.

A Day-long Commemoration of Kristallnacht on Monday, November 9.

A Day-long Commemoration of Kristallnacht on Monday, November 9.

At the Education Center of Federation’s Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, Jewish Miami will gather to learn about and honor the victims of the Night of Broken Glass.

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Vote Early!

Vote Early!

Early Voting for the 2026 Midterm General Election is now open across Miami-Dade County through Sunday, November 1.

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New Federation Grants Empowering Ethiopian-Israelis

New Federation Grants Empowering Ethiopian-Israelis

In Federation’s longstanding commitment to empowering Ethiopian-Israelis, our Israel and Overseas Committee recently approved $175,000 in new grants to six programs.

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Access & Education During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Access & Education During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Federation works year-round to promote awareness of breast cancer risks in our Jewish community.

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