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Jan 9, 2024

Increase in Aliyah Since October 7 Is a “Beautiful Expression of Solidarity”

Aliyah [immigration to Israel] in these times is another expression of the partnership of world Jewry in building, and now in rebuilding, the State of Israel,” said Maj. Gen. (res.) Doron Almog, Chairman of Federation overseas partner The Jewish Agency for Israel. Since October 7, more than 700 North Americans have immigrated to Israel. Nefesh B’Nefesh, a recipient of the Jewish Federations of North America’s Israel Emergency Fund that facilitates aliyah from the US and Canada, received 4,175 applications in the last quarter of 2023, up from 1,985 during the same period the year before — a nearly 50 percent increase. In France, the upsurge is even more notable. According to The Jewish Agency and the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, which organized an aliyah fair in Paris in December, there has been an increase of 430 percent in the number of aliyah files opened. “The significant number of new immigrants to Israel during Operation Iron Swords … [is] an important demonstration of Zionism and a beautiful expression of solidarity,” said Minister of Aliyah and Integration Ofir Sofer. Federation partners continue to offer acculturation assistance to new olim (immigrants) in the form of housing, job placement and language studies.

Federation Leaders Explore Jewish Life in Paris

Federation Leaders Explore Jewish Life in Paris

Last week, leaders from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation were among the hundreds of volunteers who took part in the annual Jewish Federations of North America campaign mission, this time to Paris, France.

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Emotional Support During the Israel-Iran War

Emotional Support During the Israel-Iran War

For years, Federation’s partner, the Israel Trauma Coalition (ITC), has provided emotional support for Israelis in the aftermath of terror attacks, so the nonprofit was able to quickly assist thousands when the war with Iran recently broke out.

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FVC: Paying it Forward This Summer

FVC: Paying it Forward This Summer

It’s been a busy summer for our Federation Volunteer Center (FVC), which has been collaborating with numerous community partners and engaging hundreds of Jewish Miamians in hands-on service projects.

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Celebrating Disability Pride Month

Celebrating Disability Pride Month

July is Disability Pride Month and Federation’s Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance (MJAA) offers resources to help celebrate and support Jewish Miamians with disabilities.

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