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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.

Building Bridges

Building Bridges

As countries around the world continue to be openly hostile to Israel and the Jewish people, an international delegation of journalists visited some of Miami's Jewish institutions with the goal of increasing understanding.

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Federation Champions Inclusion in Israel

Federation Champions Inclusion in Israel

After more than a decade of advocacy, Federation partner Beit Issie Shapiro, has helped secure an important victory for children with disabilities and their families.

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Register Now for Everything But the Turkey

Register Now for Everything But the Turkey

Join the Federation’s Jewish Volunteer Center for the 18th annual Everything But the Turkey, a family-friendly volunteer experience that brings our community together to help neighbors in need.

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Shalom Bayit Supporting Domestic Abuse Survivors

Shalom Bayit Supporting Domestic Abuse Survivors

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Shalom Bayit (Peace in the Home) program helps survivors and their families find safety, stability and hope throughout the year.

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