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Mar 24, 2022

First Group of Honeymoon Israel Returns

Seventeen Miami couples, including interfaith, multi-racial and LGBTQ+ partners, recently returned from the first cohort of Honeymoon Israel, a highly subsidized, nine-day trip to explore the country and build meaningful, lasting Jewish connections. The young adults hiked Masada, celebrated Shabbat in Jerusalem, floated in the Dead Sea, traveled to the mystical city of Tzfat, visited the Syrian border, drummed to Israeli music and more, while strengthening their Jewish identities and relationships with their spouses. For newlywed Katie Miller, the experience was meaningful and educational. “My husband is Jewish and it was an amazing opportunity to be immersed in Jewish culture and religion,” she said. “I am a seasoned traveler and this was probably the best trip I have been on. I loved learning about the history of Israel and sharing Shabbat and Havdalah with an eclectic group of people who were equally excited to be there.” To learn more about Honeymoon Israel and when the next cohort will be going, please contact Nicole Erdfrocht at [email protected].

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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