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Exodus 22:24 decrees, “Thou shalt not exact interest from the needy among you.” Last week, Parashat Mishpatim reminded us that providing an interest-free loan is considered an even greater mitzvah than giving charity.

Looking for a fun and formative Jewish experience for your children this summer? Miami’s three Federation-supported Jewish community centers (JCCs) offer a number of summer camp opportunities for everyone from infants to high schoolers, including visual arts, performing arts, sports, teen travel and much more.

Last week, 21 men joined the Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s fifth Solidary Mission to Israel and found the previously polarized nation now passionately united in a common goal: to win the ongoing war with Hamas.

“This is a poignant moment for our Jewish community,” said Federation Board Chair Ariel Bentata, on the upcoming retirement of Federation President and CEO Jacob Solomon, one of the longest-serving CEOs in the North American Federation system.

Do you feel a calling to support Israel following the October 7 attacks? Young adults from Miami-Dade County who attend any Florida university or college can apply now to the Onward Israel summer session, which runs May 23-July 17.

Following the horrific terrorist attacks on October 7, Gilad Yamin, a third-generation farmer, lost half of the workforce on his farm in Hatzav, an Israeli moshav (community) situated not far from the Gaza border.

It was 10 days of new friendships, home hospitality, touring, learning about other cultures,and lots of basketball, thanks to a local communitywide effort to bring 26 members of an Israeli youth basketball team to South Florida to escape the horrors of the ongoing war with Hamas.

Join your Jewish community to stand strong for Israel at The Main Event of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation on Sunday, February 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the Loews Miami Beach.

After a scared and lonely two months following the attacks of October 7, Yehuda, a bespectacled Israeli boy impacted by epilepsy, was able to rejoin his group therapy, thanks to an empowering gift from Simcha Layeled.

“We were in trauma and mourning. Who could think about a business?” said Osi Glick, who was forced to abandon her home and her women’s clothing store in Netivot after escaping the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack on her community near the Gaza border.

Twenty-seven percent of Americans have a disability of some kind and Federation's Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance (MJAA) is bringing issues of equal access to the forefront during Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month (JDAIM).

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation, its Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami (RAGM) are gratified that the United Nations’ International Court of Justice (ICJ) provisional ruling this morning (Jan. 26) did not call for an immediate ceasefire, recognizing Israel’s right to self-defense.

As we stand in solidarity with Israel at this critical time, Federation is delighted to welcome Guest of Honor Israeli Ambassador to the United States Michael Herzog to The Main Event on Sunday, February 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the Loews Miami Beach.

Federation is committed to making the Jewish overnight summer camp experience accessible to all children. Shabbatot by the campfire, havdalah under the stars, competitive color wars and rikkud (dance) sessions are a few of the fun and creative ways campers can explore the many facets of their Jewish identity.

Don’t miss your chance to hear from former Israeli President Reuven Rivlin at The Main Event of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation on Sunday, February 18 at the Loews Miami Beach. Plus, join your Jewish community as we honor Federation President and CEO Jacob Solomon with the Friend of Israel Humanitarian Award on the occasion of his retirement after more than 42 years of service.

“We are here today because we are hurting … because we need each other… because we are Jews … because we want to do something … because, together, we CAN do something.” These powerful words from Women’s Philanthropy Campaign Chair Amanda Adler were the reason more than 500 of Miami’s most generous Jewish women gathered this past Tuesday for the Lion of Judah Event.Chaired by Jill Schwartz, the event marked 109 days since Hamas’ brutal attack and focused on Federation’s vital ongoing response.

“Being in Israel right now is like attending a national shiva,” said Federation General Campaign Chair Lily Serviansky in reference to attending the Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s most recent, and fourth, Solidarity Mission since October 7. “For a few days, we were able to join them in their pain and sorrow. You hear that everything changed

“This has been an incredible week of healing and connecting with our Miami Jewish community,” said Brothers for Life (BFL) Co-Founder Rabbi Chaim Levine, affirming that the 12 Israel Defense Forces (IDF) veterans who arrived here Monday benefited from their visit. “It takes a whole community to help an injured soldier.”