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Aug 22, 2024

A Day of Joy for Israeli Victims of Terror

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation recently helped provide a day of fun for more than 1,200 Israeli children and families experiencing terror and trauma from the ongoing war. Through our longtime overseas partner The Jewish Agency for Israel and its Fund for Victims of Terror (FVOT), families spent a day at an amusement park, enjoying rides, games and sweet treats. A much-needed reprieve from the daily stress and fear they have been facing since October 7, this special day was full of joy, reminding us all of brighter days ahead. As of early August, FVOT has distributed more than 10,250 grants to individuals and their families who have been personally affected by Hamas’ terror attacks and the ensuing war. FVOT is often the first responder and distributes grants within 24-48 hours of a direct attack, offering assistance for short-term needs and helping with long-term rehabilitation and post-trauma care. Click here to learn about how Federation has been supporting Israel during the war.

Kibbutznik Find Healing With Surf Therapy

Kibbutznik Find Healing With Surf Therapy

With the help of Federation funding, Kibbutz Or HaNer recently launched three new surf therapy groups supporting women from families of reservists, men ages 35-55 and adults 55-and-over.

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Do You Want to Be a Diller Teen Fellow?

Do You Want to Be a Diller Teen Fellow?

Diller Teen Fellows, a pluralistic and immersive leadership program for rising Jewish 10th and 11th graders is now accepting applications for their next cohort that will take place during the academic year 2025-2026.

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Eighth Annual Robotics Festival

Eighth Annual Robotics Festival

Scheck Hillel Community School, one of 10 Federation-funded Jewish day schools, hosted the 8th Annual CAJE Jewish Day School Robotics Festival this May.

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Helping Holocaust Survivors

Helping Holocaust Survivors

At 109 years old, Malka “Mollie” Horwitz is Miami-Dade County’s oldest known living Holocaust Survivor, and for the past 11 years has been able to live in dignity, thanks to the Federation-funded Holocaust Survivor Assistance Program operated by our partner Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS).

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