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Jul 29, 2025

Federation-Funded Community-Based Mental Health Centers Helping Israelis Heal

Israel is experiencing a national mental health crisis as a result of the events of October 7, and Federation is responding with Community-Based Mental Health Centers. Through the Israel Emergency Campaign, our Federation and Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), in collaboration with Israel's Ministry of Health, have already opened 18 centers throughout the country, with two more coming in September. They provide essential mental health services based on evolving local needs for all age groups — from children to adults. Clients include those affected by October 7 and the ongoing war, such as released soldiers and security forces, wounded soldiers, Nova Festival survivors, returning evacuees, hostage families and victims of terror. Four centers focus on trauma therapy for children and youth. A variety of methodologies and formats are offered, including individual, couples, family and group therapy. The centers are part of the JFNA Rebuild Israel initiative, which also addresses education and supports reservists and their families.

Join a Synagogue for 5786

Join a Synagogue for 5786

If you’d like to become a synagogue member for the High Holidays and beyond, there is a congregation in Miami-Dade County ready to welcome you.

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Israel’s Mobile Mental Health Care Unit

Israel’s Mobile Mental Health Care Unit

In supporting the mobile Road to Resilience program in the north of Israel, Federation is helping to address the region’s increase in mental health care needs.

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Much-Loved Milk & Honey Coming Soon

Much-Loved Milk & Honey Coming Soon

Don’t miss one of Jewish Miami’s most loved community service events of the year! Register now for Milk & Honey, organized by Jewish Community Services of South Florida and Federation and help vulnerable seniors in our neighborhood.

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Teen Israel Academy: A New Kind of Israel Education

Teen Israel Academy: A New Kind of Israel Education

Calling all high school juniors and seniors: Are you looking for a safe academic space to grapple with Israel’s complexities and challenging questions before heading off to college? Apply now for the second cohort of Teen Israel Academy.

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