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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.

CAJE Initiative Helps Students With Disabilities

CAJE Initiative Helps Students With Disabilities

This fall, six Federation-funded Jewish day schools will introduce Al Pi Darko (“Hebrew for According to His/Her Path”) to better support students with diverse needs.

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Apply Now to Join Miami’s Leo Martin March of the Living

Apply Now to Join Miami’s Leo Martin March of the Living

Taking place May 2-14, 2027, the MOTL takes Jewish students on a journey through Poland to explore the history of Jewish life before, during and after the Holocaust.

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Inclusivity in a Digital World

Inclusivity in a Digital World

While many Israelis are benefiting from greater convenience and faster service as the world becomes increasingly digital, for older individuals, it has become a barrier to accessing health care, managing finances, receiving benefits and being generally self-sufficient.

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Learn the Art of Spiritual Care

Learn the Art of Spiritual Care

If you’re a compassionate person who wants to help others while growing personally and Jewishly, the Refuat Ha-Nefesh Spiritual Care Program is for you!

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