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Jan 14, 2026

Apply Now for Interest-Free Loans for Higher Education

Do you or someone you know need help paying for college? JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund), a Federation partner agency, provides need-based, zero percent-interest loans for Jewish undergraduate, graduate and vocational students. JELF helps full-time students from Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina and Virginia (excluding metro DC) attend the US-accredited school of their choice. Click here for more information and to apply now through April 30 for the 2026-27 academic year. In 2025, JELF loaned $2.3 million to nearly 500 students.

Final Hostage Returned to Israel

Final Hostage Returned to Israel

With the remains of Police St. Sgt. Ran Gvili having been returned to his family earlier this week, there are no Israeli hostages being held in Gaza for the first time in 12 years.

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Supporting Injured Soldiers by Creating a Circle of Care

Supporting Injured Soldiers by Creating a Circle of Care

Through our work with Brothers for Life (BFL), Federation is committed to ensuring that every hero who sacrificed for Israel receives the care, community and lifelong support they deserve.

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Israel Engagement & Education Grants Announced

Israel Engagement & Education Grants Announced

Miami loves Israel and Federation’s new Israel Engagement & Education Grants are enabling nine local organizations to help connect Jewish Miamians of all ages with our spiritual homeland.

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Miami and Israeli Students Compete in Flag Football Tournament

Miami and Israeli Students Compete in Flag Football Tournament

Displaying the breadth of the Miami-Yerucham Partnership, Miami’s three Federation-funded JCCs recently came together for the Intra-JCC Flag Football League Tournament.

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