Important Issues

Grounded in the Jewish traditions of tikkun olam (repairing the world) and caring for those in need, the JCRC’s advocacy efforts build a more just society. JCRC partners with other ethnic, religious, governmental and civic groups to promote discussion, mobilize for change and provide innovative approaches to a number of important issues.

What Do You Care About?

Campaign to delegitimize Israel, including Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement

Our programs educate the community about how to combat the BDS movement.

United States-Israel relations

JCRC is the pro-Israel voice in the community and advocates for legislation that supports Israel at the local, state and federal levels.

Global antisemitism

JCRC brings all Miamians together with workshops and educational events that focus on the rising tide of antisemitism.

Interfaith and intergroup affairs

Working with community and faith-based organizations, JCRC develops programs and policies around issues of shared concern, including voter education/registration, gun violence, anti-hate initiatives and more.

Human trafficking

Through programs such as our Interfaith Freedom Seder, JCRC educates the community about the prevalence of human trafficking.

Government funding

We serve as a resource for local agencies seeking federal security grants and work toward increasing public funding for a variety of important issues.

We would like to share statements released by the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), AJC and AIPAC regarding the decision of the Israeli government to not allow certain members of Congress to travel to Israel:

Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) Statement

AJC Statement

AIPAC Statement

Make a Difference on Super Sunday

Make a Difference on Super Sunday

Join Jewish Miami at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation on March 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and help raise funds to support our Jewish family worldwide.

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Apply Now: Overnight Summer Camp Grants

Apply Now: Overnight Summer Camp Grants

Federation provides need-blind grants of up to $1,000 to families with first-time campers attending nonprofit, mission-driven Jewish overnight summer camps.

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Federation Supports Mental Health Needs of Young IDF Veterans

Federation Supports Mental Health Needs of Young IDF Veterans

The Metiv Israel Psychotrauma Center’s Peace of Mind program will offer specially adapted interventions for combat soldiers of October 7.

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Helping Ukraine Through Four Years of War

Helping Ukraine Through Four Years of War

As Ukraine enters the fifth year since Russia’s invasion, displacing more than 5.3 million across Europe, Federation has been there every day with vital humanitarian support.

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