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May 14, 2025

29th Annual Ministering to the Elderly Conference

Loneliness and social isolation can have a profound effect on our health and wellbeing, particularly as we age. This topic will be explored at the 29th Annual Ministering to the Elderly Conference on Thursday, June 4 at Miami Jewish Health. Presented by Federation’s Mishkan Miami, Jewish Community Services of South Florida and Miami Jewish Health, the conference is entitled Pathways to Connections: Overcoming Loneliness Through Creating Communities of Concern. This practical forum is for caring professionals, community and spiritual leaders and all those concerned with enriching the lives of older adults. The program will feature developmental psychologist and researcher Eileen Kranz Graham, PhD, and noted psychotherapist and author, Rabbi M. Gary Neuman, LMHC. The cost to attend is $36 per person and includes lunch and continuing education credits for qualified participants. Click here to register.

Jewish and Haitian Americans Celebrate Together

Jewish and Haitian Americans Celebrate Together

May is both Jewish American Heritage Month and Haitian American Heritage Month, and members of both communities recently came together for an interactive program organized by Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), Santa La and Ayiti Community Trust.

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Meeting Needs of IDF Reservists

Meeting Needs of IDF Reservists

With the recent increase of IDF troops called to active duty, Federation funding continues to provide critical support to reservists and their families.

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Mazal Tov to Kesher Academy on 30 Years!

Mazal Tov to Kesher Academy on 30 Years!

One of 12 Federation-funded day schools, Kesher is housed within Sheck Hillel Community School, providing students access to a variety of resources, activities and celebrations, and most importantly, numerous social and academic inclusion opportunities.

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Ministering to the Elderly Conference

Ministering to the Elderly Conference

Loneliness and social isolation can have a profound effect on us, particularly as we age, impacting our health and wellbeing. This topic will be explored at the 29th Annual Ministering to the Elderly Conference on Thursday, June 4.

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