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Miami Beach JCC Prepares for Opening with Special Ceremony

Miami Beach JCC Prepares for Opening with Special Ceremony

On Sunday, February 12, members of the community gathered to celebrate the topping out of the new Galbut Family Miami Beach Jewish Community Center. The highly anticipated community landmark, which began construction on July 14, 2011, was on display for the first time during the ceremony and hard hat tours.

Don’t Miss Super Sunday: A Day of Community, Family and Fun

Don’t Miss Super Sunday: A Day of Community, Family and Fun

Join hundreds of volunteers and make the call that’s timeless! This year’s Super Sunday phonathon, taking place on March 18, will be a fun-filled day, featuring blast-from-the-past music and entertainment alongside modern communication methods, including social media and texting.

Experience Israel on a Free Birthright Trip with Your Community

Experience Israel on a Free Birthright Trip with Your Community

This summer, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation will lead a free, 10-day Taglit-Birthright Israel trip for members of Miami’s Jewish community who are between the ages of 22 and 26. Registration opens at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 15.

Federation Attorneys’ Division Speaker Series to Discuss In-House Counsel

Federation Attorneys’ Division Speaker Series to Discuss In-House Counsel

On Wednesday, February 15 from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m., the Attorneys’ Division of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation will focus its first Speaker Series program on “How to Make In-House Counsel Happy.”

Community Will Gather to Celebrate 'Shabbat Across Miami' February 24-25

Community Will Gather to Celebrate 'Shabbat Across Miami' February 24-25

Shabbat is traditionally a time of peace, contemplation and togetherness. On Friday and Saturday, February 24 and 25, hundreds of Jewish people will share this holiday together during Shabbat Across Miami, taking place at venues across Miami-Dade County.

U.S. Ambassador Hannah Rosenthal to Discuss the Fight Against Anti-Semitism

U.S. Ambassador Hannah Rosenthal to Discuss the Fight Against Anti-Semitism

On Tuesday, February 14 at 7 p.m., Ambassador Hannah Rosenthal will speak about her unique role in President Obama’s administration as the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, as well as the focus of her efforts over the last two years. The program is being presented by the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.

Follow Your Passions on Miami Mega Mission Israel 2012

Follow Your Passions on Miami Mega Mission Israel 2012

Whether it is a love of art, nature, fashion, food or technology – or any of several other subjects – participants on Miami Mega Mission Israel 2012 will have the opportunity to explore their personal interests from a uniquely Israeli perspective during the mission’s “Options Day,” Friday, April 27.

Federation Offers $80,000 in Enhancement Grants to Day Schools

Federation Offers $80,000 in Enhancement Grants to Day Schools

Underscoring Miami’s long-standing commitment to supporting high-quality Jewish educational experiences for students of all ages, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is offering a total of $80,000 in additional grants to Jewish day schools that already receive funding from the Annual Federation/UJA Campaign.

The Main Event – A Night to Celebrate Community and Israel

The Main Event – A Night to Celebrate Community and Israel

On Thursday, February 16, 2012, Miami’s Jewish community will come together for one important evening – the Greater Miami Jewish Federation 2012 Main Event.

PJ Library Presents Rick Recht Live in Concert

PJ Library Presents Rick Recht Live in Concert

Children of all ages will share an afternoon of singing, dancing and ruach (spirit) when Jewish musical sensation Rick Recht performs live in concert on Sunday, January 15, 2012 for the Miami community. This community-wide event, which is presented by the PJ Library of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, will take place at Temple Emanu-El.

Community Members will Rise to the Occasion at the Ben-Gurion Society Event

Community Members will Rise to the Occasion at the Ben-Gurion Society Event

On Wednesday, January 25 at 7 p.m., members of the Ben-Gurion Society will come together for an evening of celebration and community at the Moore Building, located at 4040 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami. The event will feature a cocktail reception, dancing and live entertainment.

Federation’s Attorneys’ Division to Host 28th Annual Judicial Reception

Federation’s Attorneys’ Division to Host 28th Annual Judicial Reception

Hundreds of members of the Miami-Dade legal community will gather to celebrate the achievements of three dedicated professionals at the 28th Annual Judicial Reception, hosted by the Attorneys’ Division of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.

Don’t Miss the Fourth Annual Jewish Community Volunteer Day

Don’t Miss the Fourth Annual Jewish Community Volunteer Day

On December 25, the Jewish community of Miami will once again come together to help the vulnerable and to enhance the area on the 4th Annual Jewish Community Volunteer Day, presented by the Jewish Volunteer Center of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.

Three Local Students Win Top Honors in Jewish Lens Competition

Three Local Students Win Top Honors in Jewish Lens Competition

Three Miami-Dade County middle- and high-school students took the three top honors in a nationwide “Rosh Hashanah Student Photography Contest.” Aptly themed, “New Beginnings,” the contest, sponsored by The Jewish Lens, an international educational program that integrates photography with Jewish curricula.

Ayalim – A New Zionist Model for Israel’s Growth

Ayalim – A New Zionist Model for Israel’s Growth

Like the early pioneers of Israel, who built a nation blossoming with beauty and opportunity, the young adults who participate in the Ayalim Association are helping to create a new future for Israel.

Federation to Host Pacesetter Event Thursday, December 15

Federation to Host Pacesetter Event Thursday, December 15

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Dr. Charles Krauthammer will be the keynote speaker at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Pacesetter Event, taking place Thursday, December 15 at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. Hundreds of people will gather for the event to support vital social services in Miami, in Israel and around the world.

Moishe House Miami: The New Address for Young Jewish Adults

Moishe House Miami: The New Address for Young Jewish Adults

A downtown Miami high-rise apartment is the new base for Moishe House Miami, where a range of Jewish programming is being hosted by and for post-college adults. Weeks after moving into their new home, the three residents, ages 23 to 25, have held Shabbat dinners, holiday celebrations, community service projects, group learning sessions and social gatherings.

Community to Commemorate 73rd Anniversary of Kristallnacht

Community to Commemorate 73rd Anniversary of Kristallnacht

On Thursday, November 10 at 6:00 p.m, Miami’s Jewish community will come together for the annual Kristallnacht Commemorative Ceremony. The event will take at the Holocaust Memorial of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, 1933-45 Meridian Avenue, Miami Beach, and is open to the entire community free of charge.

Jewish Overnight Camp Scholarship Funds Available for Miami-Dade Families

Jewish Overnight Camp Scholarship Funds Available for Miami-Dade Families

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation is now accepting applications for Jewish overnight camp scholarships for children between the ages of 8 and 17. This is the tenth year Federation is offering need-based scholarships available to Miami-Dade County families to help make Jewish overnight summer camps more affordable.

Statement on the Release of Gilad Shalit

Statement on the Release of Gilad Shalit

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation, our Jewish Community Relations Council, the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami and our entire community join the people of Israel in welcoming home Israeli Staff Sergeant Gilad Shalit, who was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists when he was only 19 years old on June 25, 2006.

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