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No Interest Loans Available for Jewish Students Pursuing Higher Education


No Interest Loans Available for Jewish Students Pursuing Higher Education


Do you or someone you know need help paying for college? JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund), a Federation partner agency, provides zero-percent-interest loans for Jewish undergrad, graduate and vocational students who demonstrate need.
Summer Respite for Israeli Teens Impacted by the War

Summer Respite for Israeli Teens Impacted by the War

This summer, Campers2Gether will provide 1,500 Israeli teens impacted by the war with a much-needed break and a chance to experience the support of Jewish communities around the world. The new initiative, led by Federation partner The Jewish Agency for Israel, will help the teens reimagine their lives in a loving and less stressful environment.
Israeli Midwives Providing Invaluable Support in the Wake of the 10/7 Attacks

Israeli Midwives Providing Invaluable Support in the Wake of the 10/7 Attacks

Imagine being pregnant and your partner is called to serve in Gaza, or worse, they are wounded or fall in battle. This is the heartbreaking reality for many Israeli women living through the Israel-Hamas War.
YOU Made Super Sunday a Super Success

YOU Made Super Sunday a Super Success

Thanks to the commitment of 500 dedicated volunteers and more than 950 generous donors, this year’s Super Sunday and Good Deeds Day was a super success! Together, more than $1 million was raised for the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign, supporting critical needs in Miami, in Israel and around the world.
Federation-Supported Nonprofits Receive Prestigious Genesis Prize

Federation-Supported Nonprofits Receive Prestigious Genesis Prize

Three nonprofits supported by Federation’s Israel Emergency Fund have been awarded Israel’s prestigious 2024 Genesis Prize. The $1 million prize is typically presented to an individual for their professional achievements, contributions to humanity and commitment to Jewish values.
Supporting Jewish Students on Campus

Supporting Jewish Students on Campus

A recent survey by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and Hillel International has found that just 33 percent of Jewish college students feel emotionally safe today, compared to 66 percent before the start of the Israel-Hamas War.
Super Sunday Is THIS Sunday

Super Sunday Is THIS Sunday

Make a difference in Israel and here at home by volunteering this weekend at the Super Sunday phonathon and Good Deeds Day, March 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.
Together on March 15 for Shabbat of Unity

Together on March 15 for Shabbat of Unity

Show your love and solidarity with Israel and its citizens next Friday, March 15 during Shabbat of Unity, organized by the Federation/Synagogue Relations Committee. On this special evening, synagogues throughout Miami-Dade County will host Shabbat dinners as a way to encourage their members, local friends and neighbors to find comfort in community.
Florida Legislature Codifies IHRA Definition of Antisemitism


Florida Legislature Codifies IHRA Definition of Antisemitism


The Florida legislature unanimously passed the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism into law last week (HB 187).
Impressions From the Most Recent Israel Solidarity Mission

Impressions From the Most Recent Israel Solidarity Mission

Thursday, March 7 marked five months since Hamas’ horrific terrorist attacks and Federation has already sent six Israel solidarity missions. This last one took place February 26-28 with a delegation of 19 and was co-chaired by Joe Ackerman and Amanda Adler.
Federation Partner Compiles Gender-Based Violence Report From 10/7


Federation Partner Compiles Gender-Based Violence Report From 10/7


Reporting on the horrific accounts of gender-based violence committed by Hamas on October 7, the Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel (ARCCI), a longtime Federation partner, has stepped up as a leader in the field.
Support Continues for Ukraine as War Passes Two-Year Mark

Support Continues for Ukraine as War Passes Two-Year Mark

It has been two years since Russia invaded Ukraine, and the Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s overseas partner the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) continues to provide critical assistance to more than 41,000 Ukrainian Jews, as well as more than 15,000 Ukrainian Jewish refugees scattered around Europe.
Don’t Miss Super Sunday and Good Deeds Day on March 10

Don’t Miss Super Sunday and Good Deeds Day on March 10

Join your Jewish community in person at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation for Super Sunday and Good Deeds Day, our largest phonathon and volunteer program of the year. Taking place Sunday, March 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the day will bring together people of all ages to make phone calls on behalf of the Annual Federation/UJA Campaign, to raise vital funds for Jewish needs in Miami, in Israel and around the world.
Yerucham Soldier Falls in Battle

Yerucham Soldier Falls in Battle

Our Greater Miami Jewish Federation family mourns the loss of Captain Itai Seif, z”l, a 24-year-old platoon commander in the Givati Brigade from our partnership city of Yerucham, who fell in combat in Northern Gaza.
Join Sabbath of Wholeness for Online Prayer Spiritual Guidance

Join Sabbath of Wholeness for Online Prayer Spiritual Guidance

For those in need of healing or inspiration, the Sabbath of Wholeness, a pastoral care experience presented by Federation’s Mishkan Miami in partnership with Baptist Hospital, is offered monthly on Zoom. The pre-Sabbath program, held 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. every second Friday of the month, includes candle lighting and other Sabbath rituals, as well as songs, prayer and reflection.
BeWell Together: A Youth Mental Health Summit

BeWell Together: A Youth Mental Health Summit

The mental health and wellbeing of our nation’s youth is at a critical point, with increasing reports of online bullying, suicidal ideation, depression and anxiety. Recognizing the urgent need to elevate and empower Miami’s young adults and champion their mental wellness, Federation’s BeWell Miami and the Wellness Institute are bringing our community together for a Youth Mental Health Summit on Sunday, March 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Jewish Leadership Academy.
The Main Event Draws 1,400 People to Stand Strong With Israel

The Main Event Draws 1,400 People to Stand Strong With Israel

On Sunday, February 18, Greater Miami Jewish Federation President and CEO Jacob Solomon was honored with the Friend of Israel Humanitarian Award in front of 1,400 people at The Main Event.
Ben-Avivs Give Through Legacy Match Life Insurance Program

Ben-Avivs Give Through Legacy Match Life Insurance Program

“We feel blessed and want to make sure we are leaving a vibrant Jewish community for our children, and life insurance was such an easy and reasonable way to do it,” said Michelle Ben-Aviv, who, along with her husband, Matan, was inspired to give to Federation through a unique Foundation program.
Help Raise Funds on Super Sunday, March 10

Help Raise Funds on Super Sunday, March 10

For the first time in several years, volunteers will gather in person at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation for Super Sunday and Good Deeds Day, our largest phonathon and volunteer program of the year.
Spiritual Care For Israelis in the Aftermath of 10/7

Spiritual Care For Israelis in the Aftermath of 10/7

After surviving the horrific October 7 attack on Ofakim, Dudu and his mother, Esther, received much-needed spiritual support through Federation beneficiary The Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism (IMPJ), a beneficiary of Federation’s Israel Emergency Fund (IEF).
Super Sunday a Super Success

Super Sunday a Super Success

Thanks to the generosity of 500 dedicated volunteers and more than 950 donors, this year’s Super Sunday and Good Deeds Day was a super success! Together, more than $1 million was raised for the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign, supporting critical needs in Miami, in Israel and around the world.

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Israeli Midwives Go Above and Beyond

Israeli Midwives Go Above and Beyond

Through the By Your Side program, funded in part by the Jewish Federations of North America and its national Israel Emergency Campaign, pregnant women whose partners have been called to war — or worse, fell in battle — are receiving care and guidance free of charge from midwives throughout the country.

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No Interest College Loans

No Interest College Loans

JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund), a Federation partner agency, provides 0 percent interest dollar loans for Jewish undergrad, graduate and vocational students who demonstrate need.

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Campers2Gether Helps Israeli Teens

Campers2Gether Helps Israeli Teens

Campers2Gether, a new initiative led by Federation partner The Jewish Agency for Israel, will provide 1,500 Israeli teens from communities impacted by the war with a much-needed summer respite and a chance to experience the support of Jewish communities around the world.

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