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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.

Mental Health Support for Returning IDF Reserve Soldiers

Mental Health Support for Returning IDF Reserve Soldiers

Federation’s Israel Emergency Fund (IEF) is providing vital mental health support to IDF reserve soldiers through K’far Ma’avar (Transition Village).

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Make-A-Will Month Is Here

Make-A-Will Month Is Here

August is Make-A-Will Month and if you are one of the nearly 70 percent of adults who do not yet have a will, now is a great time to make plans to protect the people and values you care about.

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Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance Supports Self-Care Advocacy

Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance Supports Self-Care Advocacy

People with disabilities and their caretakers can find valuable resources online through Federation’s Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance (MJAA), including tools that help them better advocate for themselves.

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Diller Teen Fellows Applications

Diller Teen Fellows Applications

Do you know a remarkable 10th or 11th-grader looking to step up and lead our Jewish community into the future? Diller Teen Fellows is now accepting applications!

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