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May 23, 2023

Incoming College Freshman: Hillel Wants YOU

Hillel International is offering incoming Jewish college freshmen a welcome gift and the opportunity to win a $250 gift card when they connect with their campus Hillel. At more than 850 colleges and universities around the world, Hillel provides educational opportunities, holiday celebrations, activities, travel experiences, mentoring and more, with the goal of strengthening students’ Jewish identity. Seven Florida Hillels — Central Florida Hillel, Hillel at FIU, Hillel at FSU, Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach, Hillels of the Florida Suncoast, UF Hillel and UM Hillel — receive support from the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign for programs such as Shabbat dinners, guest speakers, outings to local events, game nights and service projects. Click here to request a Class of 2027 Hillel welcome gift and the chance to win one of five $250 gift cards.

Federation’s Office of Community Security Protects Us All

Federation’s Office of Community Security Protects Us All

“We’re always on the ready,” said James Somohano, Director of Federation’s Office of Community Security (OCS). In the past year, Somohano and his staff provided active threat and situational awareness trainings throughout Miami-Dade’s 158 Jewish spaces.

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Register Now for Good Deeds Day

Register Now for Good Deeds Day

Join Jewish Miami’s largest day of service, Good Deeds Day, on Sunday April 12! The community-wide celebration of kindness, service and impact is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

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Caring for the Caregivers

Caring for the Caregivers

As rockets continue to fall across Israel, displacing and traumatizing thousands, Federation is providing critical emotional support and counseling not only to Israeli citizens, but also to the professionals caring for them.

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Super Sunday a Super Success!

Super Sunday a Super Success!

Thank you, Jewish Miami! The Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s Super Sunday phonathon raised more than $800,000 from 700+ generous donors to support those in need in our community, in Israel and around the world.

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