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Federation’s Mishkan Miami Provides Comfort to Hospitalized Patients

Federation’s Mishkan Miami Provides Comfort to Hospitalized Patients

Federation’s Mishkan Miami: The Jewish Connection for Spiritual Support offers hospitalized patients and their families guidance, comfort and inspiration.
Join Us for The Main Event on Tuesday, February 12

Join Us for The Main Event on Tuesday, February 12

Join us at The Main Event on Tuesday, February 12 at 6 p.m. at the Hilton Miami Downtown.
International Lion of Judah Conference Brings Together Women Philanthropists

International Lion of Judah Conference Brings Together Women Philanthropists

More than 1,400 Jewish women philanthropists from all around the world, gathered this week at the International Lion of Judah Conference (ILOJC) held in Hollywood FL.
Help is Available for Those Affected by the Government Shutdown

Help is Available for Those Affected by the Government Shutdown

As the government shutdown enters its fifth week, Federal employees and their families are struggling. With no money coming in and no clear end date in sight, anxiety is building across our community.
Miami/Yerucham Partnership Seeks Grant Proposals

Miami/Yerucham Partnership Seeks Grant Proposals

Federation’s Miami/Yerucham Partnership Committee is seeking grant proposals for programs that strengthen the strategic partnership between the two cities.
Join JCRC and ADL for a Community-Wide Forum on BDS on Wednesday, January 16

Join JCRC and ADL for a Community-Wide Forum on BDS on Wednesday, January 16

Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) will join forces on Wednesday, January 16 for a community-wide forum on the critical issue of BDS at 6:30 p.m. at Temple Beth Sholom.
Mitzvah Day for Bonwitt Family Shows Federation Dollars at Work

Mitzvah Day for Bonwitt Family Shows Federation Dollars at Work

Your donations to the Annual Federation/UJA Campaign help make a difference in the lives of aging Israelis. Last year, nearly 300 of Israel’s neediest elderly, many of whom are Holocaust survivors, received nutritious food parcels twice a month.
Helping Israeli Women

Helping Israeli Women

This year, the Women’s Amutot Initiative allocated nearly $300,000 from the Annual Federation/UJA Campaign to 26 organizations that improve the lives of Israeli women.
Plan to Attend Holocaust Education Week, January 27 to February 1

Plan to Attend Holocaust Education Week, January 27 to February 1

Join the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach for HOLOCAUST EDUCATION WEEK from Sunday, January 27 to Friday, February 1.
Jewish Overnight Camp Scholarship Applications Available

Jewish Overnight Camp Scholarship Applications Available

Jewish overnight camp scholarships are available for children between the ages of 8 and 17.
Women’s Impact Initiative Announces 2019 Grants

Women’s Impact Initiative Announces 2019 Grants

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation Women’s Impact Initiative announced $53,000 in grants to be distributed to 11 local agencies that support the unique needs of Jewish women and girls in Miami-Dade County.
Jewish Teens Can Give Back With Hands-On Community Service on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Jewish Teens Can Give Back With Hands-On Community Service on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Jewish teens looking for a meaningful volunteer experience can be part of J-Serve 2019 on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 21 from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Grandparents and Grandchildren Visit Israel Together as Part of an Innovative Program

Grandparents and Grandchildren Visit Israel Together as Part of an Innovative Program

Participants from the G2: Global Intergenerational Initiative recently returned from an amazing week of discovery, exploration and volunteering in Israel.
Leket Israel Helps Thousands of Vulnerable Israelis

Leket Israel Helps Thousands of Vulnerable Israelis

Nearly one out of every four Israelis goes to bed hungry each night. Your donations to the Annual Federation/UJA Campaign helps support Leket Israel — the National Food Bank, which feeds thousands of vulnerable Israelis.
Make a Contribution to the Federation/UJA Campaign

Make a Contribution to the Federation/UJA Campaign

Before you ring in the New Year, consider making a contribution to the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign. Your donations help Jewish people in need in Miami, in Israel and in more than 70 countries worldwide.
Hundreds of Volunteers Give Back to the Community

Hundreds of Volunteers Give Back to the Community

More than 500 volunteers joined forces to give back to our community for Federation’s Jewish Volunteer Center’s (JVC) 11th Annual Community Days of Service, held on December 21-25. Sixteen service projects at Miami nonprofit organizations ranged from cooking for and feeding the homeless, to wrapping gifts for hospitalized children, to making macaroni and cheese for food banks.
UM and FIU Students Visit Yerucham on Taglit-Birthright

UM and FIU Students Visit Yerucham on Taglit-Birthright

Students from University of Miami Hillel and Hillel at FIU recently participated in Taglit-Birthright Israel and visited Miami’s partnership city of Yerucham. The groups enjoyed a drum circle and saw the crater from Mount Avnum.
The Hebrew Free Loan Association of South Florida Lends Financial Support

The Hebrew Free Loan Association of South Florida Lends Financial Support

The Hebrew Free Loan Association of South Florida (HFLA), a subsidiary of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, wants to help you. Do you need financial assistance to care for an elderly parent? What about unexpected home repairs, medical expenses or help to pay for life cycle events?
Holocaust Survivors in Israel Find Support with Café Europa

Holocaust Survivors in Israel Find Support with Café Europa

Thanks to your donations, Holocaust survivors in Israel know that they are never alone. Through Federation's overseas partner the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), 8,000 survivors find friendship and fun at 120 Café Europa social clubs throughout Israel.
At-risk Israeli Youth Find Success Through Chocolate

At-risk Israeli Youth Find Success Through Chocolate

At-risk youth in Israel are gaining important social skills, self-confidence and career development opportunities, thanks to your donation to the Annual Federation/UJA Campaign. Through Shades of Sweet, a program run by Federation’s overseas partner, The Jewish Agency for Israel, young adults in Israel work as chocolatiers in two Pardes Channa-Karkur chocolate shops, developing an interest, and possibly even a career, in the confectionary world.
Jewish Miami Prioritizes Funding for Women and Girls

Jewish Miami Prioritizes Funding for Women and Girls

Federation is supporting 12 Jewish Miami organizations that encourage and inspire Jewish women and girls through the Women’s Impact Initiative Committee.

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Building Israeli Women Leaders Post-10/7

Building Israeli Women Leaders Post-10/7

Women across Israel’s North and western Negev are building their leadership roles through Federation support.

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Miami-Yerucham Grants Now Available

Miami-Yerucham Grants Now Available

If you’ve heard about the Miami-Yerucham Partnership and have been eager to get involved, now is your chance to make an impact on residents of both communities.

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Connecting to Isolated Ukrainian Seniors

Connecting to Isolated Ukrainian Seniors

As the crisis in Ukraine continues, the Federation-supported Hesed Menachem call center reaches out regularly to isolated or homebound seniors.

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