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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.

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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