Miami Stands Strong with Israel
WE STAND IN SOLIDARITY WITH ISRAEL as the country has endured days of an escalated, deadly barrage of rocket attacks from Gaza by terrorist groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad, killing and injuring Israeli citizens and forcing millions into bomb shelters.
As a result of the deadly attacks on its citizens, Israel launched Operation Guardian of the Walls to severely limit the command-and-control capabilities of Hamas leadership and significantly reduce its ability to launch rockets into Israel, which have reached far and wide from the south to the north of the country. We also recognize that innocent lives have been lost and destruction exists on both sides of the conflict. However, there is no moral equivalency between terrorists attempting to kill and maim the maximum number of people on the one hand and individuals being used in a cynical and callous way to shield terrorists and military installations.
WE STRONGLY CONDEMN AND ARE OUTRAGED by public figures and thought leaders who have taken a unilateral, critical view of Israel during this escalation. We are clear-eyed about this conflict, firmly supporting Israel’s right to exist and duty to defend itself. We reaffirm that it is the principal obligation of any government to protect its citizens. No sovereign nation should be called upon to tolerate such life-threatening circumstances.
WE SUPPORT THE PEOPLE OF ISRAEL and help to ensure their safety and security now and always. The Greater Miami Jewish Federation has joined an effort to participate with The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) to immediately allocate urgently needed funds to provide relief to the victims of terror and the most vulnerable populations, including the elderly, Holocaust Survivors and people with disabilities. The Israel Trauma Coalition has also been activated and the additional funding will assist in providing immediate care to all those affected by this devastating crisis.
We mourn the loss of innocent lives on both sides and pray that the violence will end soon.
Please read below on how the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is standing strong with the people of Israel.
The Greater Miami Jewish Federation strongly condemns the barrage of rocket fire and incendiary balloons launched from Gaza by Hamas and Islamic Jihad that began on Monday, May 10 and has continued through today. We unequivocally stand with the people of Israel and support Israel’s right to defend itself and do all that it can to stop these attacks on its civilians at once.
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As the public affairs arm of Federation, the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) focuses on advocacy, education and outreach on issues important to our Jewish brothers and sisters. When Israel is in crisis, our bipartisan relationships and engagement with elected officials become ever more critical. We are grateful for their support in condemning the continuing attack on Israel by terrorist organizations.
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Thanks to generous donations to the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign, Federation is able to respond immediately to the crisis in Israel. Our overseas partners who are on the ground 365 days a year jumped into action to assist those who are hurting.
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The Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami issued a statement of support for Israel. We are grateful to our community rabbis for their devotion and prayers.
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Do your part as an Israel advocate! Express your support for Israel and share accurate updates about the ongoing conflict through these social media resources. Read through for a compilation of trustworthy resources to share with your followers on social media.
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The conflict in Israel is complex. It is important to ensure reading material and news sources are reliable. Our Jewish Community Relations Council has assembled information to keep you up-to-date.
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Through its Fund for the Victims of Terror, every Israeli who has been directly impacted from the recent rocket attacks, whether due to an injury, the death of a family member or damage to their home, is identified and receives financial support — often within 24 hours.
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With air raid sirens blaring incessantly in Israel as thousands of rockets from the Gaza Strip continue to target civilians, Federation overseas partners, The Jewish Agency for Israel, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee and the Israel Trauma Coalition, activated instantaneously to provide assistance throughout the country.
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Like all of Israel, for Federation’s partner city Yerucham, the violence is bringing life to a standstill. Residents are staying close to home, painfully aware of what is happening and fearful about the days ahead.
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As the constant barrage of rockets continues to rain down on Israel and violence and rioting escalate, Federation’s on-the-ground partner, the Israel Trauma Coalition (ITC), has organized an immediate response to the ongoing crisis.
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