Prayer and Bikkur Cholim Resources

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Prayers for Jewish Healing
This is a handout that can be used by individuals or groups when making visits to those who are ill. It can be left behind as a resource. Contains Hebrew with English translations.

Prayers for Healing Booklet, in Partnership with Mount Sinai Medical Center
This version contains both and extended and abridged version. Copyright, Rabbi Simeon Schreiber, Staff Chaplain at Mount Sinai Medical Center.

Refuat HaNefesh/ Healing the Soul: A Collection of Reflections for those Facing Medical Treatments
These are short, inspirational essays by rabbis in South Florida and the Mishkan Miami community. It includes a section of prayers as well. (Note: the book was published under the previous imprint of The Chaplaincy Program of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation).

Meditation for Blessing over Bread
The blessing on bread with a brief reflection. For a more extended reflection about blessings see, "What Is the Meaning of a Blessing?"

Jewish Miami Offers Kever Avot

Jewish Miami Offers Kever Avot

Offered at a variety of cemeteries and virtually on Zoom, participants will join together in memory and prayer and light a yahrzeit candle for those who brought light into this world. Following the short program, you can visit the graves of loved ones with relevant materials provided.

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Limited Number of High Holidays Services Seats Available

Limited Number of High Holidays Services Seats Available

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami are once again partnering with local synagogues to make High Holiday services accessible to all.

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All Are Welcome to Worship in Jewish Miami

All Are Welcome to Worship in Jewish Miami

As we approach the High Holidays, it’s important to remember that all people — those with disabilities and those without — want to participate in community prayer. That is why Federation’s Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance (MJAA) is sharing valuable resources to elevate worship and celebrate Judaism.

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Women’s Philanthropy Installs New Board

Women’s Philanthropy Installs New Board

Hundreds of people from across Jewish Miami gathered recently at the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens to thank the outgoing Federation Women’s Philanthropy Board of Directors for their outstanding service and to install new leadership for the coming year.

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