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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.

Jewish American Security Act

Jewish American Security Act

The bipartisan Jewish American Security Act would strengthen protections for Jewish communities through increased security funding, stronger student protections and new tools to combat antisemitism.

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Federation Support Inspiring Future Rabbis

Federation Support Inspiring Future Rabbis

Engaging hundreds of thousands of Jewish college students Jews annually — including thousands on eight Federation-supported Florida campuses — Hillel is actively inspiring a new generation to become rabbinical leaders.

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Celebrating 5787 Around the World

Celebrating 5787 Around the World

Working with our overseas partners, Federation is ensuring Jews around the world welcome the New Year with the resources, support and community they need.

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JFNA Releases a Jewish Students’ Bill of Rights

JFNA Releases a Jewish Students’ Bill of Rights

Addressing the increase of antisemitism in schools K-12, the document outlines six standards to ensure that every Jewish child can attend school without fear of harassment.

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