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Helping Vulnerable Communities Face Trauma of Rocket Attacks

As rockets continue to rain down throughout Israel, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), Federation’s longstanding overseas partner, is ensuring the most critical needs of vulnerable Israelis are being met. The shock and terror of recent events create further hardships and far-reaching consequences for populations that are already at-risk including children, the elderly — many of whom are Holocaust Survivors — and people with disabilities.

JDC is working with government partners, local municipalities and key, on-the-ground human service organizations to address the rapidly evolving situation and respond to emerging needs. Already, the organization is:

  • Activating the virtual Center for Independent Living and increasing its content to help thousands of people with disabilities stay connected and get the assistance they need during rocket attacks and the aftermath
  • Deploying state-of-the-art technologies to monitor the physical and emotional wellbeing and provide virtual support to thousands of Holocaust Survivors and other older adults — especially significant in the Gaza border region
  • Providing social and material support to the poorest and most at-risk children and families unable to work due to school closures and travel safety concerns
Our ongoing, core support for JDC and our additional overseas partners is made possible by the generosity of donors who support the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign. Our relationships, friendships and funding commitments through the Jewish Federation system enable us to begin this life-saving work immediately.

Creating Community in Times of Crisis

Creating Community in Times of Crisis

As missiles rained down and everyone took shelter, Federation did what it does best: organized a swift response, located resources and brought people together.

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Helping Israelis Under Iranian Fire

Helping Israelis Under Iranian Fire

Through your support of the Israel Emergency Fund (IEF), an additional $10 million is now helping Israelis whose needs have increased dramatically since the start of the Israel-Iran war.

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Meet Shelly Brodie: New Chair of The Foundation

Meet Shelly Brodie: New Chair of The Foundation

Longtime Federation Board member, Forever Pacesetter and highly involved volunteer Shelly Brodie will become the new Chair of The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, effective July 1.

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Lending a (Small) Hand: Kids Helping Kids

Lending a (Small) Hand: Kids Helping Kids

Preschoolers at the Herman & Miriam Tauber Academy raised $800 to help children in Federation’s partner city of Yerucham buy necessary school supplies.

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