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Nov 24, 2023

Congressional Support for Jewish Communal Security

Governor Ron DeSantis convened the State Legislature for a special session earlier this month, passing $45 million in security funding for Jewish organizations as a result of the horrendous rise in antisemitism occurring since the Israel-Hamas war. The funding is divided into two batches: $25 million for Jewish day schools and pre-schools distributed by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) and $20 million for synagogues, JCCs and community organizations, which will be distributed by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM). Federation's Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) was intimately involved in lobbying for the funding of FDEM. Its advocacy began nearly two years ago following the synagogue hostage crisis in Colleyville, TX. The application process for FDEM funds opened on November 21 and will close on January 21, 2024, and JCRC is in the process of scheduling a community-wide webinar to assist all Miami-Dade Jewish organizations that would like to apply. JCRC has already communicated with all Miami-Dade Jewish day schools and pre-schools regarding FDOE applications, which have since closed. For more information, email [email protected].

Kristallnacht Commemoration: Sunday, November 9

Kristallnacht Commemoration: Sunday, November 9

During an evening of reflection, prayer and music, we will come together to honor the memory of the 6 million Jews murdered during the Holocaust, hear the testimony of an eyewitness to the Holocaust and honor the resilience of Survivors.

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Federation Supports IDF Reservist Families

Federation Supports IDF Reservist Families

Federation is assisting IDF reservists and their families — gravely impacted by Israel’s two-year war with Hamas ­— through the Reservists’ Wives Forum, which represents 100,000 reservist families facing employment and mental health challenges.

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Interest-Free Loans Available Through Federation

Interest-Free Loans Available Through Federation

Through interest-free loans, the program offers a compassionate, practical path to financial stability while upholding the Jewish tradition of mutual responsibility.

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Supporting Breast Health

Supporting Breast Health

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but Federation supports programs year-round that promote awareness of breast cancer risks in our Jewish community.

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