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Aug 6, 2024

Rebuilding Communal Bomb Shelters in the North of Israel

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation is helping prepare communities in northern Israel for an uncertain future as tension rises along the border. Neighborhoods in the northern periphery are bombarded by Hezbollah almost daily and the threat of a significant escalation remains constant. Recognizing this urgent need, Federation is supporting two organizations active in readying the north and its residents for the possibility of a major conflict. Osim Shechuna, an NGO that empowers youth, builds communities and develops local leadership within low-income neighborhoods, has formed a network of volunteers to rapidly update thousands of neglected communal bomb shelters. Many of them had fallen into disrepair, lacking proper upkeep and supplies. Federation funding also helped Yeadim LaTzafon, which works with high-risk populations in the area, construct more than 100 public bomb shelters in Hatzor Ha'Glilit, complete with necessary equipment. Click here for more information on how Federation is helping Israel through the war.

Creating Community in Times of Crisis

Creating Community in Times of Crisis

As missiles rained down and everyone took shelter, Federation did what it does best: organized a swift response, located resources and brought people together.

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Helping Israelis Under Iranian Fire

Helping Israelis Under Iranian Fire

Through your support of the Israel Emergency Fund (IEF), an additional $10 million is now helping Israelis whose needs have increased dramatically since the start of the Israel-Iran war.

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Meet Shelly Brodie: New Chair of The Foundation

Meet Shelly Brodie: New Chair of The Foundation

Longtime Federation Board member, Forever Pacesetter and highly involved volunteer Shelly Brodie will become the new Chair of The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, effective July 1.

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Lending a (Small) Hand: Kids Helping Kids

Lending a (Small) Hand: Kids Helping Kids

Preschoolers at the Herman & Miriam Tauber Academy raised $800 to help children in Federation’s partner city of Yerucham buy necessary school supplies.

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