Federation proudly offers financial assistance through scholarships, grants and interest-free loans.

Click here to learn more about Emergency Financial Assistance

The Alpert Jewish Family Service Tzedakah Fund was established to provide emergency financial assistance. Professionals assess individuals to determine the extent of economic vulnerability, verify the need for assistance, and connect them to services offered at Alpert JFS. These funds help those in need purchase food and medication, pay for utilities, get caught up in rent, and address other needs.

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Click here to learn more about Interest-Free Loans

We are dedicated to helping those who need our support. Federation offers people in financial need with Hebrew Free Loans (Interest-Free Loans). Financial assistance is available for both general needs (e.g., rent/mortgage, car payment, etc.) and for needs related to Jewish life, such as synagogue membership, participation in a Jewish program, bar/bat mitzvah, brit milah, etc.

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Click here to learn more about applying for a Masa scholarship

Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of the family of the late community leader, Arlene Kaufman z”l, Federation is delighted to provide generous scholarships for young adults to participate in a Masa experience. To be eligible, applicants must be Jewish and reside within our service area.

Masa, a partner of Federation, offers young adults immersive, life-changing and long-term experiences in Israel. Masa programs offer unique opportunities for volunteering, teaching, learning and enhancing your resume while deeply connecting with Israeli culture and society. Click here to explore Masa’s array of remarkable Israel experiences. Federation supports Masa through our Stacey & Mark Levy Center for Israel & Overseas.

Click here to apply for a scholarship and let us support you in your journey towards personal and professional growth.

Click here to learn more about our Israel Experience Programs

Bring your Jewish identity to life with a trip to Israel! Our Israel experiences allow you to live history and learn in-depth about Israel’s land, culture, and people. We offer many enriching travel experiences for different ages and interests, allowing you to make new friends, connect to the Jewish homeland, and visit historic and holy sites. Federation provides Israel experience programs through our Stacey & Mark Levy Center for Israel & Overseas.

Click here for eligibility requirements and a list of approved Israel experience programs.

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Click here to learn more about Jewish Educational Loan Fund

Jewish students living in Palm Beach County can turn to Jewish Education Loan Foundation for help in accessing interest-free, need-based loans to supplement their educational expenses. These loans help bridge the gap between a student’s total financial resources and the cost of attending school.

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Click here to learn more about Jewish Ovenight Camp Scholarships

There are few more transformative opportunities for a young person than summer camp. Camp allows kids to learn new interests like water skiing and archery, gain independence and confidence, and create enduring friendships – all while living Jewish values and experiencing the importance of community. Jewish children in Federation’s service area (Boynton Beach north through Vero Beach) can receive financial need-based scholarships to attend approved Jewish overnight summer camps nationwide. Please check the Foundation for Jewish Camp’s approved list of programs to see if your camp is eligible for a scholarship.

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Click here to learn more about JCC Maccabi Games

Be a part of one of the largest Olympic-style sporting and arts competitions in the country. A powerful and transforming experience for Jewish teens (12-16), the JCC Maccabi Games and Access connects thousands of teenagers from all over the world to enrich their Jewish identity through an array of sports, arts and community service. This will include sport competitions, opening and closing ceremonies, a tribute to the Munich 11, home hospitality with local Jewish host families, JCC Cares community service projects, hang time programming with Israeli schlichim, and evening social events. They will create memories to last a lifetime while competing, collaborating, and growing with other Jewish teens in this Olympic-style event!

The JCC Association is proud to add JCC Maccabi Access. It is a JCC Maccabi Games competition for athletes with cognitive and developmental disabilities. They will be competing in their own tournament parallel to the Games athletes. These Maccabi Access athletes must be ages 12 – 22 to participate.

Scholarships are offered by the Mandel Jewish Community Center (JCC).
For more information, please contact Heather Reisman at heatherr@jcconline.com or
call (561) 736-7523.

Click here to learn more about the March of the Living scholarship

This annual educational travel experience brings students from around the world to Poland and Israel, representing the continued existence of our Jewish culture and history. Federation supports March of the Living through our Stacey & Mark Levy Center for Israel & Overseas.

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Click here to learn more about the Student Education Reimbursement Fund (SERF)

The Student Educational Reimbursement Fund helps Jewish families by repaying costs associated with goods and services related to educational needs. Applications are reviewed by a sub-committee on a first-come, first-serve basis. This is not a scholarship fund. Families may receive one reimbursement of up to $500 annually.

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