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Dec 28, 2020

Program Offers Guidance on Providing Comfort During the Pandemic

Guidance

How can we personally become supportive to those suffering from this pandemic? Bikur Cholim is the answer. Explore this question and more at a 10-part virtual conference, “Renewing Bikur Cholim in the Time of COVID-19,” on alternate Mondays, beginning January 4 through May 10 from 7-8:30 p.m. Organized by Federation's Mishkan Miami in cooperation with Kovod v’Nichum, an organization focused on bringing comfort to those who are ill; Neshama: The Association of Jewish Chaplains and other local Jewish groups, the program will examine subjects such as using technology, new approaches to prayers and coping with loneliness. Presenters include rabbis, chaplains and medical experts. The cost is $72 for the 10 sessions and scholarships are available for those who need financial support. For more information, click here.

Federation Leaders Explore Jewish Life in Paris

Federation Leaders Explore Jewish Life in Paris

Last week, leaders from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation were among the hundreds of volunteers who took part in the annual Jewish Federations of North America campaign mission, this time to Paris, France.

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Emotional Support During the Israel-Iran War

Emotional Support During the Israel-Iran War

For years, Federation’s partner, the Israel Trauma Coalition (ITC), has provided emotional support for Israelis in the aftermath of terror attacks, so the nonprofit was able to quickly assist thousands when the war with Iran recently broke out.

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FVC: Paying it Forward This Summer

FVC: Paying it Forward This Summer

It’s been a busy summer for our Federation Volunteer Center (FVC), which has been collaborating with numerous community partners and engaging hundreds of Jewish Miamians in hands-on service projects.

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Celebrating Disability Pride Month

Celebrating Disability Pride Month

July is Disability Pride Month and Federation’s Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance (MJAA) offers resources to help celebrate and support Jewish Miamians with disabilities.

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