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Apr 24, 2024

Leket Adapts to Changing Landscape Post October 7

Despite the ongoing hostilities in northern Israel, a significant agricultural loss and a substantial portion of the country’s population remaining displaced, Leket Israel has continued its critical work of feeding thousands of Israelis during Passover. In preparation for the holiday. Leket will deliver hot meals to vulnerable individuals throughout the country. Since October 7, Leket has experienced a staggering 30 percent increase in demand for assistance. The nonprofit has answered the call in a number of efficient ways, adapting its response to meet the current challenging landscape. Using a 15-ton truck, Leket Express is distributing 24,000 tons of fresh produce weekly into the hands of nearly 5,000 individuals. Produce stands have been assembled at hotels housing evacuees, ensuring 3,000 displaced individuals free access to fruit and vegetables. The organization is also assisting Israeli farmers by engaging 80,000 volunteers to harvest, sort and package produce for distribution. In addition to a yearly allocation from the Annual Federation/UJA Campaign, Leket has also received more than $1 million from the Jewish Federations of North America's Israel Emergency Fund, for which our Miami Federation raised nearly $30 million. To support Leket Israel and other Federation partners through a donation to the Annual Campaign, please click here.

Kristallnacht Commemoration: Sunday, November 9

Kristallnacht Commemoration: Sunday, November 9

During an evening of reflection, prayer and music, we will come together to honor the memory of the 6 million Jews murdered during the Holocaust, hear the testimony of an eyewitness to the Holocaust and honor the resilience of Survivors.

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Federation Supports IDF Reservist Families

Federation Supports IDF Reservist Families

Federation is assisting IDF reservists and their families — gravely impacted by Israel’s two-year war with Hamas ­— through the Reservists’ Wives Forum, which represents 100,000 reservist families facing employment and mental health challenges.

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Interest-Free Loans Available Through Federation

Interest-Free Loans Available Through Federation

Through interest-free loans, the program offers a compassionate, practical path to financial stability while upholding the Jewish tradition of mutual responsibility.

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Supporting Breast Health

Supporting Breast Health

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but Federation supports programs year-round that promote awareness of breast cancer risks in our Jewish community.

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