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Israel Experiences Blog

Federation is working to build a strong Jewish future by offering various opportunities for Israel experiences. Living in Israel and participating on a program can be transformative for many young adults. Read personal accounts about these experiences and stay up-to-date on what it is like living in Israel.

Jul 9, 2013

Miami Birthright Israel Participant Reflects On “Mind Blowing” Experience

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation partnered with Taglit-Birthright Israel to provide an exclusive Miami community Birthright experience for young adults ages 22 to 26 from Sunday, June 2, 2013 to Thursday, June 13, 2013.

Jun 7, 2013

Documenting Otzma

Otzma has been a truly unique and multifaceted experience. We move from city to city and from adventure to adventure. I decided to join the Israeli Media Fellowship project to boost my Israel experience and was given a creative project to complete. I had to make a video series describing my journey.
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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Apply Now for 2025 Federation Grants

Apply Now for 2025 Federation Grants

Applications are now being accepted by Federation for three 2025 grant opportunities: Women’s Impact Initiative Grants, Jewish Incubator Grants and the new Israel Engagement & Education Grants.

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Apply Now for March of the Living

Apply Now for March of the Living

Operated by CAJE | The Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education, a Federation partner, the March takes Jewish high school students from Miami-Dade on a journey through Poland to explore the history of Jewish life before, during, and after the Holocaust.

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Parents’ Bereavement Group Forming in Miami

Parents’ Bereavement Group Forming in Miami

If you or someone you know has suffered the unimaginable loss of a teen or adult child, you may be interested in a new local peer support group for grieving parents, presented by Federation’s Mishkan Miami.

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