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Supporting People With Disabilities During Emergencies

Supporting People With Disabilities During Emergencies

Federation is helping Israelis with disabilities find shelter during wars, terror attacks and more. When emergency sirens blare in Israel, most people run quickly to safety, but for those with disabilities, this may be impossible.
Commemorate the Anniversary of the AMIA JCC With Your Jewish Community

Commemorate the Anniversary of the AMIA JCC With Your Jewish Community

Join Jewish Miami on Tuesday, July 22 at Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center for the Annual Commemoration of the AMIA (Asociación Mutual Israelita Argentina) JCC bombing 31 years ago.
Record Number of Shlichim Arrive at Jewish Summer Camps

Record Number of Shlichim Arrive at Jewish Summer Camps

Despite a war with Iran, ballistic missiles and Israel’s closed airspace, this year’s delegation of summer camp shlichim (emissaries) is the largest ever. Each year, Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s longtime partner, The Jewish Agency for Israel, recruits Israelis to work as counselors, specialists and educators in Jewish summer camps throughout North America.
NBA Draft Pick Has Ties to Jewish Miami

NBA Draft Pick Has Ties to Jewish Miami

Mazal tov to Danny Wolf and his family, who recently made history as one of two Jewish and Israeli players drafted by the Brooklyn Nets in the same round, just moments apart.
Jewish Day School Teachers: Apply for Inaugural Ades Scholars Fellowship

Jewish Day School Teachers: Apply for Inaugural Ades Scholars Fellowship

Jewish day school educators in Miami-Dade and Broward counties are invited to apply for the inaugural cohort of the Ades Scholars Fellowship. This is a unique opportunity for enthusiastic, growth-oriented individuals to receive financial and professional support while pursuing an advanced degree.
Federation: Caring for Our Community During a Crisis

Federation: Caring for Our Community During a Crisis

Hundreds of Miamians were in Israel when the recent escalation between Iran and Israel unexpectedly left them stranded in the country. The Greater Miami Jewish Federation knows how to create community, even in times of crises.
New Allocations Helping Israelis Affected by Iranian Attacks

New Allocations Helping Israelis Affected by Iranian Attacks

Through your support of the national Israel Emergency Fund (IEF), organized by Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), an additional $10 million is now helping Israelis whose needs increased dramatically due to the Israel-Iran War.
Shelly Brodie to Lead The Foundation as Chair

Shelly Brodie to Lead The Foundation as Chair

Longtime Federation Board member, Forever Pacesetter and highly involved volunteer Shelly Brodie will become the new Chair of The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, effective July 1.
Local Preschoolers Hold Bake Sale to Support Yerucham First Graders

Local Preschoolers Hold Bake Sale to Support Yerucham First Graders

Preschoolers at the Herman & Miriam Tauber Academy raised $800 to help children in Federation’s partner city of Yerucham buy necessary school supplies. Every year at the Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center preschool, graduating classes engage in a mitzvah (good deed) project.
Supporting Jewish Miami’s Security Practices

Supporting Jewish Miami’s Security Practices

Federation’s Office of Community Security (OCS) remains vigilant in supporting our Jewish community, especially amidst a climate of increased antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment. Tasked with supporting the security posture of synagogues, schools, camps and other Jewish institutions throughout Miami-Dade County, OCS focuses on real-time intelligence to better advise on necessary security adjustments.
Greater Miami Jewish Federation Launches Israel Emergency Fund

Greater Miami Jewish Federation Launches Israel Emergency Fund

The people of Israel are under fire. Click here to donate to the Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s Israel Emergency Fund.
South Floridians in Israel Staying in Touch

South Floridians in Israel Staying in Touch

What started as a chat group of 35 at the onset of Operation Rising Lion for Miamians stranded in Israel has turned into an information network for hundreds from across South Florida.
Urge Your Congressperson to Stand With Israel

Urge Your Congressperson to Stand With Israel

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation, our Jewish Community Relations Council and the Jewish Federations of North America are encouraging everyone to contact their member of Congress to request unwavering support for Israel as it defends itself against Iran’s nuclear threat.
Federation Providing Immediate Assistance to Israelis Under Fire

Federation Providing Immediate Assistance to Israelis Under Fire

At this critical time for Israel, Federation and our longstanding overseas partners are working around the clock to give vital support to those in need and responding quickly to emerging issues.
Processing Trauma and Paperwork: Helping Israelis Receive Government Assistance

Processing Trauma and Paperwork: Helping Israelis Receive Government Assistance

“People who have experienced trauma must also deal with bureaucracy,” said Aya, a program manager at one of 30 Federation-supported benefit centers throughout Israel, created to help guide Israelis through the government requirements necessary to receive the aid following a terrorist attack.
Miami Jewish Film Festival Named One of the Best

Miami Jewish Film Festival Named One of the Best

For the fourth time, the Miami Jewish Film Festival (MJFF), a program of CAJE | The Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education, a Federation agency, has been included in MovieMaker Magazine’s prestigious list of the “50 Best Film Festivals in the World.”
Happy Pride Month From Jewish Miami!

Happy Pride Month From Jewish Miami!

Jewish Miami stands in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community and we are committed to supporting LGBTQ+ Jews in a number of ways. Our Jewish Community Relations Council marches in the annual Miami Beach Pride Parade, convening hundreds of individuals from local synagogues and partner agencies to proudly join the cause.
Alternative Therapy Helps Israeli Teens Affected by October 7

Alternative Therapy Helps Israeli Teens Affected by October 7

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation is helping young adults and teens traumatized by the October 7 attacks through unique eco-farming initiatives.
Apply Now to Be a Diller Teen Fellow

Apply Now to Be a Diller Teen Fellow

Diller Teen Fellows, a pluralistic and immersive leadership program for rising Jewish 10th and 11th graders, is now accepting applications for its next cohort that will take place during the 2025-2026 academic year.
Honoring Holocaust Survivors in Jewish Miami

Honoring Holocaust Survivors in Jewish Miami

At 109 years old, Malka “Mollie” Horwitz is Miami-Dade County’s oldest known living Holocaust Survivor, and for the past 11 years has been able to live in dignity, thanks to the Holocaust Survivor Assistance Program, a Federation-supported initiative operated by our partner Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS).
Welcoming Shlichim at Summer Camps

Welcoming Shlichim at Summer Camps

Despite a war with Iran, ballistic missiles and Israel’s closed airspace, this year’s delegation of summer camp shlichim (emissaries) is the largest ever.

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Helping People With Disabilities During Crises

Helping People With Disabilities During Crises

When emergency sirens blare in Israel, most people run quickly to safety in shelters, but for those with disabilities, this may be impossible, which is why Federation is funding essential programs that help during wars, terror attacks and more.

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Remembering the AMIA Attack in Argentina

Remembering the AMIA Attack in Argentina

Join Jewish Miami on Tuesday, July 22 for the Annual Commemoration of the tragic AMIA (Asociación Mutual Israelita Argentina) Jewish Community Center bombing in Argentina 31 years ago.

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Hurricane Season Is Here

Hurricane Season Is Here

You can join the 2025 JVC Emergency Response Team (JVERT) to support our community if a disaster strikes.

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