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Apr 22, 2026

30th Annual Ministering to the Elderly Conference on Thursday, May 14

The 30th Annual Ministering to the Elderly Conference will address family estrangement, which affects about one fourth of all Americans and can greatly impact the emotional, physical and financial health of seniors. Taking place on Thursday, May 14 at Miami Jewish Health, the Conference will feature keynote speaker Karl A. Pillemer, PhD, an internationally renowned family sociologist and gerontologist who has extensively researched the topic of family estrangement and reconciliation. Presented by Federation’s Mishkan Miami, Jewish Community Services of South Florida and Miami Jewish Health, the Conference is a practical forum for caring professionals, community and spiritual leaders and all those concerned with enriching the lives of older adults. The cost to attend is $36 per person and includes lunch and continuing education credits for qualified participants. Click here for more information and to register.

Supporting Lone Soldiers

Supporting Lone Soldiers

With Federation’s continued support, Wings — a program that supports the needs of lone soldiers, individuals who serve in the IDF without any family in Israel — has expanded its vital services since the start of the war with Iran.

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Apply Now for a Surrogacy Grant

Apply Now for a Surrogacy Grant

As part of a broader, multi-year effort to expand surrogacy support, the Jewish Fertility Fund Surrogacy Pilot will award four $20,000 grants to individuals and couples in South Florida and Atlanta.

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Teen Wellness Fellowships

Teen Wellness Fellowships

Applications are now being accepted for rising Jewish 11th and 12th graders in South Dade to join the second cohort of BeWell Miami South Dade Teen Wellness Fellowship.

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Register Now: Ministering to the Elderly Conference

Register Now: Ministering to the Elderly Conference

The 30th Annual Ministering to the Elderly Conference will address family estrangement, which affects about one fourth of all Americans and can greatly impact the emotional, physical and financial health of seniors.

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