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Oct 7, 2026

Three Years Later: Jewish Miami Marks Anniversary of October 7 Terrorist Attacks

More than a dozen local commemorations were organized to mark the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel, including one at the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach. With survivors of the Nova Music Festival and the Holocaust sharing their inspirational stories of courage and resilience, as well as the Memorial’s state-of-the-art interactive technology and poignant film presentations, participants were able to bear witness to these horrific tragedies in Jewish history. In addition to its recently opened Education Center, the Memorial is the first in the world to engrave the names (in both English and Hebrew) of those who were murdered on October 7. The commemorative event also included the reading of victims’ names, candle-lighting, the painting of remembrance stones and the sharing of personal reflections. Click here to watch a short video from the October 7 program. The Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach is a Committee of Federation.

Record-Breaking Turnout in Israeli Elections

Record-Breaking Turnout in Israeli Elections

Israel’s robust democracy was on full display as citizens turned out in droves to exercise their right to vote in this week’s national election — the first to occur since Hamas’ brutal terrorist attacks on October 7, and what many are calling the most crucial election in the country’s history.

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A Day-long Commemoration of Kristallnacht on Monday, November 9.

A Day-long Commemoration of Kristallnacht on Monday, November 9.

At the Education Center of Federation’s Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, Jewish Miami will gather to learn about and honor the victims of the Night of Broken Glass.

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New Grants Supporting Israelis With Disabilities

New Grants Supporting Israelis With Disabilities

Federation’s Israel & Overseas Committee recently approved $150,000 in new grants to six Israeli nonprofits that support inclusion and greater independence for people with disabilities in a variety of settings.

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Thanks Archbishop Wensky For His Friendship

Thanks Archbishop Wensky For His Friendship

Jewish Miami extends our heartfelt gratitude to Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski for calling on Catholics to stand with their Jewish brothers and sisters during the time of increased antisemitism.

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