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May 23, 2023

Mishkan Miami and Children’s Bereavement Center Partner for Bereavement Facilitator Training Program

Participants of the Bereavement Facilitator Training Program, a joint project of Federation’s Mishkan Miami and the Children’s Bereavement Center (CBC), were honored on Monday, May 22, upon the completion of a two-month course in administering emotional and spiritual care to Jewish community members impacted by loss and grief. The training was conducted online and in person, with Mishkan Miami providing the Jewish and spiritual components and CBC teaching the psycho-social aspects through grief-informed education. In addition to learning techniques for providing compassionate and effective grief support, volunteers were taught Jewish strategies for finding meaning, rebuilding hope and enhancing resilience for those experiencing grief. The 27 program participants received a certificate of completion and are well prepared to support individuals and families in our Jewish community. Abramm Kupfer described the impact of the training: “A single act of kindness is so powerful in giving hope. Even a smile when you pass someone on the street could change that person’s outlook.” Noted CBC CEO Debra Albo-Steiger, “We will expand this [grief] support through further collaboration with Mishkan Miami; we all must work together to ensure that no one grieves alone.”

Miami Jewish Community Study

Miami Jewish Community Study

In order to better understand the demographics and needs of Miami’s Jewish population, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation has launched its “Miami Jewish Community Study.”

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Mental Health After 10/7

Mental Health After 10/7

Through donations to the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign and the Israel Emergency Fund, individuals coping with the gravity of October 7 are receiving support to begin the long healing journey ahead.

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Make Your Federation Donation Tax-Deductible

Make Your Federation Donation Tax-Deductible

Nancy and Norman Lipoff pay their Annual Federation/UJA Campaign contributions through an IRA Charitable Rollover.

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Join Your Community for Matzah Mitzvah


Join Your Community for Matzah Mitzvah


Help share the joy of Passover with Holocaust Survivors and other older adults in our community by participating in Matzah Mitzvah on Sunday, April 7 at 9 a.m.

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