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Feb 20, 2018

Helping Israelis With Disabilities Live Independently

Federation helps provide independent housing opportunities for people living with disabilities in Israel. The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), Federation’s overseas partner, is assisting them in navigating Israel's pricey rental market, managing their finances with the help of local counselors and finding overall freedom by living on their own.

JDC's Israel Unlimited - a partnership between JDC, the Ruderman Family Foundation and the Government of Israel - is finding creative solutions to this unfortunate and problematic issue. In addition, this year, through a new partnership with the Israeli Ministry of Construction and Housing, more than two dozen apartments across Israel were purchased for Israelis with disabilities who are not eligible for public housing. With this critical assistance, they can rest assured that they can remain in the same apartment for the duration of their adult life, without fearing increasing rental costs, allowing them to build roots and play an active role in their community.

To help support this program and others made possible by our overseas partners, click here.

Jewish Miami Offers Kever Avot

Jewish Miami Offers Kever Avot

Offered at a variety of cemeteries and virtually on Zoom, participants will join together in memory and prayer and light a yahrzeit candle for those who brought light into this world. Following the short program, you can visit the graves of loved ones with relevant materials provided.

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Limited Number of High Holidays Services Seats Available

Limited Number of High Holidays Services Seats Available

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami are once again partnering with local synagogues to make High Holiday services accessible to all.

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All Are Welcome to Worship in Jewish Miami

All Are Welcome to Worship in Jewish Miami

As we approach the High Holidays, it’s important to remember that all people — those with disabilities and those without — want to participate in community prayer. That is why Federation’s Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance (MJAA) is sharing valuable resources to elevate worship and celebrate Judaism.

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Women’s Philanthropy Installs New Board

Women’s Philanthropy Installs New Board

Hundreds of people from across Jewish Miami gathered recently at the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens to thank the outgoing Federation Women’s Philanthropy Board of Directors for their outstanding service and to install new leadership for the coming year.

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