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Israeli Hibuki Doll Therapy Helps Children in Ukraine Cope With War

Israeli Hibuki Doll Therapy Helps Children in Ukraine Cope With War

“During the war [in Ukraine], it is especially important to give children back their childhood,” said Tatyana Protasova, Hibuki therapy trainer at an Odesa school run by Federation partner World ORT. Hibuki doll therapy, conceived in Israel during the 2006 Second Lebanon War, was introduced in Ukraine in 2023. It has since helped 20,000 Ukrainian children suffering from psychological distress resulting from the ongoing hostilities.
Federation-supported Tevet Helps IDF Reservists Rejoin the Israeli Workforce

Federation-supported Tevet Helps IDF Reservists Rejoin the Israeli Workforce

Employment services provided by Federation-supported Tevet are tailored to help IDF reservists rejoin the Israeli workforce. Tevet gives vocational instruction and guidance for overcoming barriers to employment to some of the approximately 300,000 reservists called to duty since the October 7 attacks, more than 40 percent of whom reported losing their jobs.
Make a Difference With Spiritual Care Training

Make a Difference With Spiritual Care Training

Federation’s Mishkan Miami: The Jewish Connection for Spiritual Support is seeking compassionate individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of others. The Refuat Ha-Nefesh Spiritual Care Program is a unique group of volunteers trained in the mitzvah of bikur cholim (visiting the sick) and the art of spiritual care.
Rekindle Miami Launches to Bridge Understanding

Rekindle Miami Launches to Bridge Understanding

Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Committee (JCRC), in partnership with the NAACP, has launched Rekindle Miami, bringing together young Black and Jewish leaders in their 20s and 30s to learn about each other’s histories and traditions.
Federation Partner Beit Issie Shapiro’s Inclusive Education at FIU

Federation Partner Beit Issie Shapiro’s Inclusive Education at FIU

Florida International University (FIU) has teamed with Federation partner Beit Issie Shapiro in a groundbreaking inclusive education initiative for adults with developmental disabilities.
Miami Community to Commemorate Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass

Miami Community to Commemorate Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass

Join our community this Sunday, November 9 at Temple Beth Sholom as the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach and the Greater Miami Jewish Federation commemorate Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass.
Special Grants Helping Israelis After October 7


Special Grants Helping Israelis After October 7


As the former October 7 hostages begin to find their new normal, Federation remains deeply committed to their long-term wellbeing, as well as that of their families and the loved ones of those brutally murdered by Hamas.
Commemorate Kristallnacht With Jewish Miami

Commemorate Kristallnacht With Jewish Miami

Join Miami’s Jewish community next Sunday, November 9 at Temple Beth Sholom to commemorate Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass. Beginning at 6 p.m., the program will be led by the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, a Committee of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, in partnership with other nonprofit and civic organizations.
Stepping Up for SNAP: Federation Supports Local SNAP Clients as They Lose Benefits

Stepping Up for SNAP: Federation Supports Local SNAP Clients as They Lose Benefits

As SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits come to an end for millions of families across the country tomorrow, Federation has made emergency grants to help vulnerable Jewish Miami residents make ends meets and ensure they have food for themselves and their families.
JCS Shalom Bayit Helps Survivors of Domestic Abuse

JCS Shalom Bayit Helps Survivors of Domestic Abuse

As we close out October — Domestic Violence Awareness Month — Federation wants to remind our community about Shalom Bayit (Peace in the Home), the domestic abuse assistance program. Serving hundreds of individuals and families across Miami-Dade County since its inception in 2006, Shalom Bayit was created by our social services partner, Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS).
Federation’s Hebrew Free Loan Association Helps Break the Cycle of High-Interest Debt

Federation’s Hebrew Free Loan Association Helps Break the Cycle of High-Interest Debt

Federation’s Hebrew Free Loan Association (HFLA) is launching a new initiative to help Jewish individuals and families burdened by high-interest debt. Through interest-free loans of up to $18,000, the new Phoenix Debt Relief Fund offers a compassionate and practical path to financial stability for Jewish Miami-Dade County residents.
Help Victims of Hurricane Melissa

Help Victims of Hurricane Melissa

Be part of Jewish Miami’s response to help victims of Hurricane Melissa. As the most powerful hurricane ever to strike Jamaica, Hurricane Melissa barreled into the small island country on Tuesday, October 28 as a devastating Category 5 storm, causing widespread damage and destruction.
Commemorate Kristallnacht With Jewish Miami

Commemorate Kristallnacht With Jewish Miami

Join Miami’s Jewish community Sunday, November 9 at Temple Beth Sholom to commemorate Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass. Beginning at 6 p.m., the program will be led by the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, a Committee of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, in partnership with other nonprofit and civic organizations.
Supporting Breast Health in October — and Always

Supporting Breast Health in October — and Always

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but Federation works year-round to promote awareness of breast cancer risks in our Jewish community. Federation-supported nonprofits Sharsheret and Yodeah provide lifesaving education and access to breast cancer screening for Jewish women.
Federation Supports IDF Reservist Families Through the Reservists’ Wives Forum

Federation Supports IDF Reservist Families Through the Reservists’ Wives Forum

While we welcome the ceasefire and pray it holds, Federation continues to assist IDF reservists and their families through the Reservists’ Wives Forum. Founded in 2023 by partners of reservists, the nonprofit represents 100,000 reservist families facing employment and mental health challenges.
Israel’s Bereaved Families Transform Grief Into Social Good

Israel’s Bereaved Families Transform Grief Into Social Good

Through the new initiative Shikma, Federation is helping bereaved families of Israel’s fallen transform grief into good works that honor their loved ones and provide innovative solutions to Israel’s social challenges.
Federation Prioritizes Mental Health and Resiliency Work

Federation Prioritizes Mental Health and Resiliency Work

As we watch the released living hostages take their first delicate steps back into the loving arms of their families and Israeli society, the work of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and our partners remains critical, as does our resolve to support them.
Adriana Halac Is Providing for the Future by Leaving a Legacy

Adriana Halac Is Providing for the Future by Leaving a Legacy

Raised in Argentina, Adriana Halac has always been deeply connected to Jewish life, a passion that grew even more after she moved to Miami. Now through Federation, she’s providing for the next generation.
Nominate an Outstanding Teen for the 2026 Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Award


Nominate an Outstanding Teen for the 2026 Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Award


Do you know an extraordinary Jewish teen who is a true changemaker? Each year, the Helen Diller Family Foundation awards 15 Jewish teens with $36,000 in recognition of their exceptional leadership and engagement in service projects that embody the value of tikkun olam (repairing the world).
Two Israeli Communities Come Together Through Federation

Two Israeli Communities Come Together Through Federation

Demonstrating the power of connection, Federation’s longtime partner city Yerucham recently hosted leaders from Kibbutz Or HaNer, a community on the Gaza border that was devastated by Hamas’ brutal attacks on October 7.
Support Mississippi’s Jewish Community

Support Mississippi’s Jewish Community

Federation has established an assistance fund to help the state’s oldest and largest Jewish house of worship recover from a devastating arson attack.

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Eighteen Miami Organizations Receive Jewish Incubator Grants

Eighteen Miami Organizations Receive Jewish Incubator Grants

Federation is strengthening Jewish identity and addressing community needs through our Jewish Incubator Grants Committee, which recently allocated $100,000 to 18 Miami organizations spearheading innovative programs.

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Leave a Legacy With a Donor-Advised Fund

Leave a Legacy With a Donor-Advised Fund

The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation offers a highly popular Donor-Advised Fund program that can be established with a gift of assets (cash or appreciated assets such as stock) valued at as little as $5,000.

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Making a Difference for Israeli Children

Making a Difference for Israeli Children

By guiding children and their families during pivotal stages of growth, Youth Futures strengthens resilience, fosters belonging and expands opportunities for meaningful involvement in their schools and community.

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