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Jun 23, 2016

Fostering a Safe and Secure Jewish Community in Miami

To help foster a safe and secure Jewish community environment in Miami-Dade County, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation has hired a Community Security Director. Brenda Moxley is a retired Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Miami Division, FBI. She and the Community Security Committee, chaired by Federation Board member Barry Gurland, will work strategically to promote safety awareness, train community professionals and leaders, improve communication systems and physically secure Jewish institutions to minimize the potential of being targeted for any type of attack. Read more in this Miami Herald article.

High Holiday Welcome Program

High Holiday Welcome Program

If you are new to Jewish Miami or financially unable to access tickets for High Holiday services, you may be eligible for free seats through Federation’s High Holiday Welcome Program.

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New Olim Head Back to School

New Olim Head Back to School

As students around the world return to the classroom, Federation and our partners are helping the youngest olim (immigrants) get ready for school in Israel.

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Jewish New Teacher Project Supports Educator

Jewish New Teacher Project Supports Educator

The program pairs new and experienced teachers with one another for valuable insight, practical guidance and encouraging support.

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Supporting Resilience on Israeli Campuses

Supporting Resilience on Israeli Campuses

As IDF reservists return from military duty and resume their academic studies, Federation is helping fund resilience centers to promote well-being and a sense of stability and security among Israeli students and faculty members alike.

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