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Oct 22, 2025

Help Victims of Hurricane Melissa

Be part of Jewish Miami’s response to help victims of Hurricane Melissa. As the most powerful hurricane ever to strike Jamaica, Hurricane Melissa barreled into the small island country on Tuesday, October 28 as a devastating Category 5 storm, causing widespread damage and destruction. The Greater Miami Jewish Federation has established an Emergency Relief Fund to assist individuals impacted by Hurricane Melissa. CLICK HERE TO MAKE A SECURE DONATION. Federation partners are conducting assessments to determine the greatest needs in all the hard hit areas, including Jamaica, Cuba and the neighboring islands. As always, Federation will absorb all administrative costs so that 100 percent of funds donated to Hurricane Melissa relief will provide critically needed aid to the communities affected by this devastating storm. You may also send a check payable to the Greater Miami Jewish Federation with the notation “Hurricane Melissa Emergency Relief Fund” to 4200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33137.

Generous Donor Clears Medical Debt in Miami

Generous Donor Clears Medical Debt in Miami

More than 120,000 Jewish and non-Jewish Miami residents will be cleared of over $200 million in medical debt, lifting a burden that has weighed heavily on them for years.

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Good Deeds Day Celebrates 20 Years

Good Deeds Day Celebrates 20 Years

Businesswoman and philanthropist Shari Arison, along with her extended family, joined 800 volunteers from across Miami for the US kickoff of Good Deeds Day this past Sunday.

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Honoring Israel’s Fallen Heroes and Celebrate Israel 78

Honoring Israel’s Fallen Heroes and Celebrate Israel 78

Stand Jewish Miami Proud by showing support for our homeland and the Jewish people at communitywide events in observance of Israel’s Memorial Day and Independence Day.

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Supporting Israeli High Schoolers

Supporting Israeli High Schoolers

Recognizing the importance of routine and resilience, especially when it comes to education, Federation and our partners on the ground have launched a new matriculation and resilience program for students living within a mile of the border.

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