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Dec 18, 2024

A Unique Federation-Funded Program is Helping Keep Survivors of Domestic Violence Safe

A Federation Women’s Amutot Initiative grantee is addressing the increase in domestic violence in Israel since October 7 with a special canine protection program. Dedicated to combating violence against women, the Michal Sela Forum responded to the 65 percent rise in incidents since the war began by providing guard dogs to survivors of domestic violence. On average, participating women reported a 70 percent reduction of threats by their ex-partners due to their dog’s presence. Additionally, the women’s elevated sense of personal safety, freedom and control has resulted in a significant increase in social interactions and activities for their children. Batya, whose husband had threatened to kill her after serving time for assaulting her, completed a three-month Forum training program before she and her three daughters welcomed guard dog Bamba into their lives. “I don’t know where my ex-husband is,” she shared, “but it’s easier to sleep at night.” Click here to learn more about our Women’s Amutot Initiative.

Join the Attorneys’ Division Mission to Israel

Join the Attorneys’ Division Mission to Israel

Attorneys, judges and other legal professionals from the Miami area are invited to join the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Attorneys’ Division for a unique and memorable mission to Israel designed especially for them.

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Yerucham Delegation Visits Jewish Miami

Yerucham Delegation Visits Jewish Miami

Federation welcomed a delegation from the award-winning Yerucham Science Center who came to share fun with science and technology at the three Miami-Dade JCCs.

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Inclusivity for the Very Youngest Israelis

Inclusivity for the Very Youngest Israelis

Federation-funded Beit Issie Shapiro is marking another milestone in disability inclusion with the opening of its Beit Raz campus, welcoming Israeli children from infants to age 3 with and without disabilities.

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Seeking Holocaust Survivor Childhood Songs

Seeking Holocaust Survivor Childhood Songs

The Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach is seeking audio and video recordings of Holocaust Survivors singing songs from their childhood.

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