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Wide Range of Mental Health Resources Available

The holiday season can be difficult for many people, but Federation offers a variety of resources to help you and your loved ones cope. Being away from friends and family, dealing with complicated relationships, financial difficulties and other challenges can weigh on one’s mind, particularly at a time of year when everyone is feeling pressured to have fun. If you are feeling overwhelmed, sad or just need someone to talk to, our Jewish community is here to assist you. Jewish Community Services of South Florida’s 24-hour Access Line, 305.576.6550, offers mental health support and other professionals who can help you now and year-round. In addition, BeWell Miami, a Federation program, has a number of outstanding mental health resources — online, through text and by phone — for teens and young adults, ages 12-26, who are struggling; call 1.833.90BWELL (833.902.9355), text BEWELL to 898211 or click here for an extensive list for your child or grandchild.

Jewish Miami Offers Kever Avot

Jewish Miami Offers Kever Avot

Offered at a variety of cemeteries and virtually on Zoom, participants will join together in memory and prayer and light a yahrzeit candle for those who brought light into this world. Following the short program, you can visit the graves of loved ones with relevant materials provided.

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Limited Number of High Holidays Services Seats Available

Limited Number of High Holidays Services Seats Available

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami are once again partnering with local synagogues to make High Holiday services accessible to all.

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All Are Welcome to Worship in Jewish Miami

All Are Welcome to Worship in Jewish Miami

As we approach the High Holidays, it’s important to remember that all people — those with disabilities and those without — want to participate in community prayer. That is why Federation’s Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance (MJAA) is sharing valuable resources to elevate worship and celebrate Judaism.

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Women’s Philanthropy Installs New Board

Women’s Philanthropy Installs New Board

Hundreds of people from across Jewish Miami gathered recently at the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens to thank the outgoing Federation Women’s Philanthropy Board of Directors for their outstanding service and to install new leadership for the coming year.

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