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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

Masa Alumni Maintain Connections with Israel, Strengthen Local Community

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.

Helping Kibbutz Or HaNer Heal

Helping Kibbutz Or HaNer Heal 

Over three years, a total of $750,000 will be allocated to help residents heal from the economic and physical losses and trauma of October 7.

Prioritizing Mental Health at Camp

Prioritizing Mental Health at Camp

Camper Care helps camper groups deal with their emotions and build coping strategies while BeWell trainings give camp staff the tools to respond to campers’ emotional needs.

Western Negev Building Project Launches

Western Negev Building Project Launches

Federation President and CEO Scott Kaufman was one of hundreds of Jewish community leaders from around the world to recently attend the cornerstone-laying ceremony of the Western Negev Building Project in Israel — an initiative to bring up to 1,000 new housing units to the area.

Ukraine’s Resilient Jewish Community

Ukraine’s Resilient Jewish Community

Ukrainian Jews continue to rely on the Federation system for emergency aid, food, medicine, trauma support, Jewish education and communal connection.

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