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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.

Miami's Jewish Leaders Advocate in Washington, DC

Miami's Jewish Leaders Advocate in Washington, DC

Miami's Jewish community leaders traveled to Washington, DC twice this month to advocate for Jewish communal security funding, support for Israel and against antisemitism.

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May Is “Leave a Legacy Month”

May Is “Leave a Legacy Month”

The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is here to help you create a planned, or legacy, gift for a charity that is meaningful to you — making an impact for years to come.

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UM Hillel Birthright Visits Yerucham

UM Hillel Birthright Visits Yerucham

During their visit, the group worked in the orchard at Kulna Yerucham, which promotes education, culture and entrepreneurship throughout Israeli society, and ended the night in Bedouin tents with a bonfire and meaningful conversation.

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8th Annual CAJE Robotics Festival

8th Annual CAJE Robotics Festival

Supported by the Eleanor M. and Herbert D. Katz Foundation and hosted by Scheck Hillel Community School, more than 200 students and educators from 11 Jewish day schools across South Florida came together for a day dedicated to robotics, engineering, coding, creativity and collaborative learning.

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