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30th Annual Ministering to the Elderly Conference on Thursday, May 14

30th Annual Ministering to the Elderly Conference on Thursday, May 14

The 30th Annual Ministering to the Elderly Conference will address family estrangement, which affects about one fourth of all Americans and can greatly impact the emotional, physical and financial health of seniors.
Federation and Jewish Fertility Foundation Team Up for South Florida Surrogacy Grant Pilot Program

Federation and Jewish Fertility Foundation Team Up for South Florida Surrogacy Grant Pilot Program

The staggering cost of fertility treatments can be a financial barrier to growing a family, which is why the Jewish Fertility Foundation (JFF) and Federation have partnered to launch the Surrogacy Grant Pilot program.
Tenth and Eleventh Graders Can Apply Now to Be a Diller Teen

Tenth and Eleventh Graders Can Apply Now to Be a Diller Teen

Calling all 10th- and 11th-grade Jewish leaders: Diller Teen Fellows is now accepting applications! Operated by CAJE | The Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education, a Federation agency, Diller Teen Fellows is a pluralistic program that fosters students’ personal growth, enables collaboration with others from diverse backgrounds and develops strong leadership skills.
Apply Now for the BeWell Miami South Dade Teen Wellness Fellowship

Apply Now for the BeWell Miami South Dade Teen Wellness Fellowship

Applications are now being accepted for rising Jewish 11th and 12th graders in South Dade to join the second cohort of the BeWell Miami South Dade Teen Wellness Fellowship.
Federation-supported Wings Program Offers Expanded Services for IDF Lone Soldiers

Federation-supported Wings Program Offers Expanded Services for IDF Lone Soldiers

With the Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s continued support, Wings — a program that supports the needs of lone soldiers who serve in the IDF without any family in Israel — has expanded its vital services since the start of the war with Iran.
Local Philanthropist Helps Clear $200 Million in Medical Debt

Local Philanthropist Helps Clear $200 Million in Medical Debt

In conjunction with a small group of donors, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation has paid off $200 million of unpaid medical debt held by more than 120,000 residents in Miami-Dade County. Unpaid medical debt creates tremendous burdens, including harassment by debt collectors, forgoing necessary medical care, pressure on other financial needs and general financial distress.
Supporting Israeli High Schoolers Through Routine and Resilience

Supporting Israeli High Schoolers Through Routine and Resilience

As Israel’s conflict with Hezbollah continues, many teenagers living in northern Israel have experienced significant schooling disruptions. Federation and our partners on the ground are responding by launching a new matriculation and resilience program for students living within a mile of the border.
Doing Good Deeds in Miami and Worldwide

Doing Good Deeds in Miami and Worldwide

Businesswoman and philanthropist Shari Arison, along with her extended family, joined 800 volunteers from across Miami for the US kickoff of Good Deeds Day this past Sunday. Created by Arison in Israel 20 years ago, Good Deeds Day has become a global movement, now involving 115 countries worldwide.
Ariela and Gary Mars: Forever Pacesetters and Community Leaders

Ariela and Gary Mars: Forever Pacesetters and Community Leaders

Forever committed to Jewish Miami, Ariela and Gary Mars have endowed their Annual Federation Campaign gift through The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, making them Forever Pacesetters.
Join Jewish Miami to Honor Israel’s Fallen Heroes and Celebrate Israel 78

Join Jewish Miami to Honor Israel’s Fallen Heroes and Celebrate Israel 78

Stand Jewish Miami Proud with Israel at communitywide events honoring Israel’s fallen heroes and victims of terror and celebrating the 78th Israeli Independence Day. Show your support at this challenging time for our spiritual homeland and the Jewish people worldwide by participating in commemorations throughout Miami.
Three Miami JCCs Join Together to Benefit Yerucham

Three Miami JCCs Join Together to Benefit Yerucham

Young athletes from across Jewish Miami recently took to the field of the Miami Beach JCC for a Flag Football Tournament in memory of Yerucham’s fallen soldiers and victims of terror.
Federation Expands Emergency Housing Help for Displaced Israelis

Federation Expands Emergency Housing Help for Displaced Israelis

As Iranian airstrikes continue to rain down on Israel, Federation is helping impacted families with emergency housing and critical support through All the Way Home (Ad Habayit).
Join Us This Sunday for Good Deeds Day


Join Us This Sunday for Good Deeds Day


Join the US kick-off of International Good Deeds Day right here in Miami, this Sunday, April 12! Just a few spots remain available to volunteer locally on Good Deeds Day, an event started 20 years ago by businesswoman and philanthropist Shari Arison and today involving communities across North America and 115 countries worldwide.
Jewish College and University Students Can Apply for a 2026 Sylvia Tuman Scholarship by May 31

Jewish College and University Students Can Apply for a 2026 Sylvia Tuman Scholarship by May 31

Jewish college and university students have until May 31 to apply for a 2026 Sylvia Tuman Scholarship. Administered by The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, the Sylvia Tuman Scholarship Program provides a limited number of grants to Jewish students in need of financial assistance.
In Bomb Shelters and Absorption Centers, New Olim Celebrate Passover

In Bomb Shelters and Absorption Centers, New Olim Celebrate Passover

Despite the ongoing war, new olim (immigrants) continue to arrive in Israel, turning a moment of conflict into one of purpose and belonging. Since the start of the war approximately six weeks ago, roughly 200 individuals have made aliyah, including 40 from North America.
Mikki Futernick: Making Women’s History in Jewish Miami

Mikki Futernick: Making Women’s History in Jewish Miami

With Women's History Month ending, The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation pays tribute to Miami’s own Mikki Futernick, who made history by creating the International Lion of Judah Endowment Program in 1992.
Saul Schottenstein Foundation Helps Individuals Facing Food Insecurity

Saul Schottenstein Foundation Helps Individuals Facing Food Insecurity

Clients of Jewish Community Services Kosher Food Bank received some extra help ahead of Passover, thanks to the ongoing generosity of the Saul Schottenstein Foundation. Prior to Pesach, individuals and families facing food insecurity in Jewish Miami were given grocery gift cards along with their regular food packages.
Strategic Partnerships and Infrastructure Enable Immediate Help for Israelis Under Fire

Strategic Partnerships and Infrastructure Enable Immediate Help for Israelis Under Fire

As missile attacks across Israel continue, Federation partners have expanded emergency operations to help hard-hit cities like Dimona and Arad, which suffered large-scale impacts that left hundreds injured.
Delivering Essential Food to Israelis at Passover — and Always

Delivering Essential Food to Israelis at Passover — and Always

As the war with Iran continues to disrupt daily life across Israel, Federation and our longtime partner, Leket Israel, are working to ensure that no Israeli is left without food, especially at Passover.
Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach Opens New Education Center

Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach Opens New Education Center

The Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach brings Holocaust education into the 21st century with the Grand Opening of its state-of-the-art Education Center. Memorial and Education Center Founders Norman Braman, Ezra Katz, Matan Benaviv and Jessica Katz; Holocaust survivors; descendants of survivors; elected officials and other dignitaries came together for last Sunday’s ribbon-cutting, with the community touring the facility afterwards.
Supporting Lone Soldiers

Supporting Lone Soldiers

With Federation’s continued support, Wings — a program that supports the needs of lone soldiers, individuals who serve in the IDF without any family in Israel — has expanded its vital services since the start of the war with Iran.

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Apply Now for a Surrogacy Grant

Apply Now for a Surrogacy Grant

As part of a broader, multi-year effort to expand surrogacy support, the Jewish Fertility Fund Surrogacy Pilot will award four $20,000 grants to individuals and couples in South Florida and Atlanta.

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Teen Wellness Fellowships

Teen Wellness Fellowships

Applications are now being accepted for rising Jewish 11th and 12th graders in South Dade to join the second cohort of BeWell Miami South Dade Teen Wellness Fellowship.

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Register Now: Ministering to the Elderly Conference

Register Now: Ministering to the Elderly Conference

The 30th Annual Ministering to the Elderly Conference will address family estrangement, which affects about one fourth of all Americans and can greatly impact the emotional, physical and financial health of seniors.

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