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Jan 13, 2019

Help is Available for Those Affected by the Government Shutdown

As the government shutdown enters its fifth week, Federal employees and their families are struggling. With no money coming in and no clear end date in sight, anxiety is building across our community. Hebrew Free Loan Association of South Florida, a Federation subsidiary, is offering interest-free, emergency loans of $2,500 for Jewish, unpaid Federal employees. Click here for more information. Additionally, JCS Access Services, our community’s 24/7 free and confidential helpline, is there to lend support during this time. If you or someone you know needs help, call 305.576.6550.

Federation Allocates Emergency Grant

Federation Allocates Emergency Grant

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation is helping Israelis affected by the current conflict with Iran with an emergency grant to the Fund for Victims of Terror (FVOT).

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JCRC's Critical Work Makes a Difference

JCRC's Critical Work Makes a Difference

Republican leadership in Miami-Dade moved quickly to engage with Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) following local news reports that the secretary of the Miami-Dade County Republican Party engaged in viscerally antisemitic and racist rhetoric in a group chat.

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Ofer Lichtig: Federation on the Ground in Israel

Ofer Lichtig: Federation on the Ground in Israel

“The effectiveness of Federation support in the current war in Israel is actually a product of October 7,” noted Ofer Lichtig, Greater Miami Jewish Federation Representative in Israel.

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Federation Helps Upgrade Yerucham Emergency Operations Center

Federation Helps Upgrade Yerucham Emergency Operations Center

Yerucham’s recently renovated Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is already being put the test as Israelis brace themselves against Iranian missiles, and thanks to Federation funding, our partner city is now better able to monitor and respond to crises.

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