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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.

Generous Donor Clears Medical Debt in Miami

Generous Donor Clears Medical Debt in Miami

More than 120,000 Jewish and non-Jewish Miami residents will be cleared of over $200 million in medical debt, lifting a burden that has weighed heavily on them for years.

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Good Deeds Day Celebrates 20 Years

Good Deeds Day Celebrates 20 Years

Businesswoman and philanthropist Shari Arison, along with her extended family, joined 800 volunteers from across Miami for the US kickoff of Good Deeds Day this past Sunday.

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Honoring Israel’s Fallen Heroes and Celebrate Israel 78

Honoring Israel’s Fallen Heroes and Celebrate Israel 78

Stand Jewish Miami Proud by showing support for our homeland and the Jewish people at communitywide events in observance of Israel’s Memorial Day and Independence Day.

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Supporting Israeli High Schoolers

Supporting Israeli High Schoolers

Recognizing the importance of routine and resilience, especially when it comes to education, Federation and our partners on the ground have launched a new matriculation and resilience program for students living within a mile of the border.

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