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Now Accepting Applications for Jewish Incubator Grants

Now Accepting Applications for Jewish Incubator Grants

Federation is now accepting applications for its 2021 Jewish Incubator Grants, which will support nonprofits that strengthen Miami’s Jewish community through innovative and impactful programs.
Federation Offers Second Kosher Drive-Thru Food Distribution

Federation Offers Second Kosher Drive-Thru Food Distribution

In response to food insecurity brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is sponsoring another Kosher Food Distribution Drive-Thru on Wednesday, July 29, 9-11 a.m. at Federation headquarters, 4200 Biscayne Boulevard.
Miami-Yerucham Partnership Provides Tablets for Yerucham’s Older Adults

Miami-Yerucham Partnership Provides Tablets for Yerucham’s Older Adults

Federation emergency grants distributed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic are helping older adults living in our partner city of Yerucham, Israel connect with family and friends.
Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance Helps Build an Inclusive Jewish Community

Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance Helps Build an Inclusive Jewish Community

With the idea to build a more inclusive Jewish community, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation recently launched Miami.JewishAbilities.org, a user-friendly gateway that links individuals with disabilities and their families to services, support and resources. This website — the first of its kind in Miami — developed out of a grassroots effort to meet a community need.
A Statement from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and its Jewish Community Relations Council: A Critical Moment

A Statement from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and its Jewish Community Relations Council: A Critical Moment

July 16, 2020 – This is a critical moment for our country. We find ourselves in the midst of a deadly pandemic, global economic strife and an alarming level of toxic polarization that threatens the very fabric of our society. In addition, we are at the same time also facing unprecedented levels of anti-Semitism and an increase in anti-Semitic sentiments from both sides of the political spectrum.
Mishkan Miami Offers Free Jewish Community Bereavement Support Workshop

Mishkan Miami Offers Free Jewish Community Bereavement Support Workshop

Perhaps you or someone you know has lost a friend or loved one? How do you cope with losses during this strange time?
Frontier Israel Offers Gap Semester to College Freshmen and Sophmores

Frontier Israel Offers Gap Semester to College Freshmen and Sophmores

In the wake of the pandemic, Federation partner agency the Alexander Muss Institute for Israel Education has created a gap year semester program aimed at incoming college freshman and rising sophomores attending US higher learning institutions.
Community Effort Provides Kosher Breakfast and Lunch for Miami Schoolchildren

Community Effort Provides Kosher Breakfast and Lunch for Miami Schoolchildren

As families continue to feel the impact of the pandemic, the Jewish community is helping fight food insecurity.
Virtual Mezuzah Hanging at Moishe House Brickell

Virtual Mezuzah Hanging at Moishe House Brickell

Last week, the three residents of Moishe House Brickell enjoyed an evening of community with a virtual mezuzah hanging at their new home. Friends and family, including Federation leaders and Moishe House Founder and CEO David Cygielman, gathered by Zoom as Rabbi Adam Gindea of Base Miami officially blessed the home.
Heroes Among Us: See Federation’s COVID-19 Volunteers in Action

Heroes Among Us: See Federation’s COVID-19 Volunteers in Action

The Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC) of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation has emerged as a lifeline for thousands of Miami residents whose lives have been disrupted by the current COVID-19 pandemic.
A Summer of Service for Jewish Young Adults

A Summer of Service for Jewish Young Adults

For Jewish young adults and college students, ages 18-29, the coronavirus pandemic is a moment to make a difference for those affected by COVID-19. The Greater Miami Jewish Federation Jewish Volunteer Center is launching Serve the Moment, a four-week summer fellowship of service from July 8-August 7.
Masa Israel Journey Offers Gap Year Options

Masa Israel Journey Offers Gap Year Options

Many American universities are planning to offer remote learning in the fall due to the coronavirus pandemic and some students are feeling reticent about the transition to online learning. For those looking for an alternative, this year provides an opportunity to explore gap year options with Masa Israel Journey.
Federation Helps Support Israel’s Increased Food Insufficiency During Pandemic

Federation Helps Support Israel’s Increased Food Insufficiency During Pandemic

In the wake of the coronavirus crisis, Federation is not only providing much needed assistance in Miami, but is also supporting Israeli organizations experiencing increased hardship due to the pandemic.
HFLA Provides Safety Net to Vulnerable Populations

HFLA Provides Safety Net to Vulnerable Populations

Long before COVID-19 caused widespread unemployment, food insufficiency and financial strain, Federation offered a social service safety net to our most vulnerable populations.
Yerucham Robotics Team Members Help in the Fight Against COVID-19

Yerucham Robotics Team Members Help in the Fight Against COVID-19

Thanks to a Greater Miami Jewish Federation emergency grant to the Yerucham Science Center for its high school robotics team, professionals working with special populations in Israel now have transparent face shields to help keep them safe during the pandemic.
CHAI FI Offers Virtual Summer Experience

CHAI FI Offers Virtual Summer Experience

While the coronavirus pandemic has certainly changed summer plans, Jewish youth in Miami can still have fun through CHAI Fi.
Jewish Abilities Alliance Helps Build an Inclusive Jewish Community

Jewish Abilities Alliance Helps Build an Inclusive Jewish Community

With the idea to build a more inclusive Jewish community, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation recently launched Miami.JewishAbilities.org, a user-friendly gateway that links individuals with disabilities and their families to services, support and resources.
Be a Part of the Florida Jewish COVID-19 Plasma Initiative

Be a Part of the Florida Jewish COVID-19 Plasma Initiative

As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise throughout Florida, doctors are hoping the convalescent blood plasma of recovered patients can help fight the virus.
Help Our Community Prepare for Hurricane Season

Help Our Community Prepare for Hurricane Season

June 1 marked the first day of Hurricane Season and the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Jewish Volunteer Center is helping our community prepare for storms during a pandemic.
Federation Reaches Out to Local Institutions to Provide Creative Support Services for Holocaust Survivors

Federation Reaches Out to Local Institutions to Provide Creative Support Services for Holocaust Survivors

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation continues to prioritize the well-being of our community’s precious Holocaust Survivors. For the second year in a row, Federation has received The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) Center for Advancing Holocaust Survivor Care grant for Critical Support Services for Holocaust Survivors.
Super Sunday a Super Success

Super Sunday a Super Success

Thanks to the generosity of 500 dedicated volunteers and more than 950 donors, this year’s Super Sunday and Good Deeds Day was a super success! Together, more than $1 million was raised for the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign, supporting critical needs in Miami, in Israel and around the world.

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Israeli Midwives Go Above and Beyond

Israeli Midwives Go Above and Beyond

Through the By Your Side program, funded in part by the Jewish Federations of North America and its national Israel Emergency Campaign, pregnant women whose partners have been called to war — or worse, fell in battle — are receiving care and guidance free of charge from midwives throughout the country.

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No Interest College Loans

No Interest College Loans

JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund), a Federation partner agency, provides 0 percent interest dollar loans for Jewish undergrad, graduate and vocational students who demonstrate need.

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Campers2Gether Helps Israeli Teens

Campers2Gether Helps Israeli Teens

Campers2Gether, a new initiative led by Federation partner The Jewish Agency for Israel, will provide 1,500 Israeli teens from communities impacted by the war with a much-needed summer respite and a chance to experience the support of Jewish communities around the world.

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