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Feb 27, 2018

Federation Supports Innovative Israeli Entrepreneurs

Your donations to Federation’s Annual Campaign are helping encourage the next generation of Israeli entrepreneurs in a variety of meaningful ways. Federation’s overseas partner, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, oversees Hakaveret, or The Hive. This Social Innovation Accelerator recently held a two-day competition in creativity for promising and innovative ideas. The original 40 candidates were whittled down to 17, who will now continue to develop their ideas during a four-month acceleration process.

Chosen to continue was Jasmine, a non-governmental organization that promotes women-owned businesses and encourages women’s participation in the Israeli economy. Jasmine is also a beneficiary of the Women Amutot Initiative, which allocates funds from Federation’s Annual Campaign to organizations in Israel that empower women to improve Israeli society through social, economic, religious and political equality, which is supported by Federation’s Annual Campaign.

Your donation to the Annual Campaign supports not only the Women’s Amutot Initiative, but also the JDC and its efforts around the world. To make a donation now, click here.

Record-Breaking Turnout in Israeli Elections

Record-Breaking Turnout in Israeli Elections

Israel’s robust democracy was on full display as citizens turned out in droves to exercise their right to vote in this week’s national election — the first to occur since Hamas’ brutal terrorist attacks on October 7, and what many are calling the most crucial election in the country’s history.

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A Day-long Commemoration of Kristallnacht on Monday, November 9.

A Day-long Commemoration of Kristallnacht on Monday, November 9.

At the Education Center of Federation’s Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, Jewish Miami will gather to learn about and honor the victims of the Night of Broken Glass.

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New Grants Supporting Israelis With Disabilities

New Grants Supporting Israelis With Disabilities

Federation’s Israel & Overseas Committee recently approved $150,000 in new grants to six Israeli nonprofits that support inclusion and greater independence for people with disabilities in a variety of settings.

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Thanks Archbishop Wensky For His Friendship

Thanks Archbishop Wensky For His Friendship

Jewish Miami extends our heartfelt gratitude to Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski for calling on Catholics to stand with their Jewish brothers and sisters during the time of increased antisemitism.

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