South Dade Branch
Home to the first synagogue in the county, south Miami-Dade is also where approximately one-third of the county’s Jewish population lives. Tucked away from Miami’s downtown, on historic streets and in family-oriented neighborhoods, residents have worked together for decades to build important social, religious and educational institutions in our area and to support Jews in need worldwide.
At the heart of this Jewish community is the Greater Miami Jewish Federation South Dade Branch, conveniently situated at the Dave and Mary Alper JCC on The Jay Morton-Levinthal Campus. Under the leadership of a dynamic Board of Directors – which represents a cross-section of local organizations (and may even include three generations of a single family serving side by side!) – the South Dade Branch reaches out to members of the community to involve them in Federation programming and Jewish life. The Branch also works closely with the Jewish Leadership Council, an entity comprising 25 congegations and non-profit organizations, to bring neighbors together.
If you want to get involved in your Jewish community, meet people and explore new ideas, we invite you to look into the many programs presented by the South Dade Branch. In coordination with local synagogues, Jewish day schools and agencies, and other organizations, we offer:
- Social and educational events presented by Federation for Families, a program unique to South Dade
- Federation missions to Israel
- Lunch and Learn programs with local rabbis
- Shabbat dinners and holiday hospitality with students from the University of Miami
- And much more
Reflective of South Dade’s deep commitment to the Mission of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, the community also strongly supports the Annual Federation/UJA Campaign. With the involvement of every area synagogue, South Dade residents contribute generously to the success of the Campaign, ultimately helping the most vulnerable Jews at home and abroad.
Join us! To learn more, contact us at SouthDade@JewishMiami.org or 305.595.5151.
Visit the South Dade Branch Online Group.
