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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.

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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