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Sep 18, 2024

Emergency Loan Initiative Helps Small Businesses in Northern Israel

Jewish Miami is supporting a new emergency loan initiative for small businesses in northern Israel via the Jewish Federation's national Israel Emergency Fund. With Hezbollah’s incessant rocket attacks and the subsequent disruption of residents’ livelihoods, the nonprofit social venture SparkIL has launched an emergency loan fund of $2.7 million for the owners of impacted businesses, from café owners to beekeepers and beyond. Business owners and self-employed citizens are eligible for an interest-free loan of more than $26,000. “Each loan represents the importance of our mutual guarantee,” affirmed SparkIL CEO Na’ama Ore, “as an Israeli society and as a Jewish people to support each other.” Two years ago, in conjunction with Federation partner The Jewish Agency for Israel, SparkIL established a $500 million fund that has already contributed to more than 300 businesses.

Two Years Later: Miami Remembers 10/7

Two Years Later: Miami Remembers 10/7

It has been nearly two years since Hamas unleashed the vicious October 7, 2023 terrorist attacks on Israel and numerous organizations across Jewish Miami are offering educational and commemorative events throughout October.

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Don’t Miss Sunset Over Miami!

Don’t Miss Sunset Over Miami!

Mark your calendar for one of the biggest networking events of the year: the 24th Annual Sunset Over Miami, Wednesday, November 5 at the Braman Miami Showroom.

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Looking for Jewish Day School Leaders

Looking for Jewish Day School Leaders

With antisemitic and anti-Israel rhetoric abounding on social media, now is the time to become an influencer — by providing leadership in a Jewish day school.

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Celebrating Rosh Hashanah in Ukraine


Celebrating Rosh Hashanah in Ukraine


Last week, Federation ensured that vulnerable Jews in Ukraine could celebrate the sweetness of the holiday with tradition and community by distributing Rosh Hashanah food baskets to more than 7,000 people.

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