News from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

Don’t Miss Your Chance to Visit Israel with Federation!

Calling all medical professionals: Don’t miss your chance to visit Israel with Federation! Registration is now open for the Medical Mission to Israel taking place October 28-November 3, 2019.

Ambassador Nikki Haley Honored at The Main Event

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation honored Ambassador Nikki Haley at The Main Event with the 2019 Friend of Israel Humanitarian Award for her leadership and lifetime of support and friendship to the State of Israel and the Jewish people.

Federation Receives $200,000 Grant to Care for Holocaust Survivors

Federation has received a $200,000 grant from The Jewish Federations of North America to care for Holocaust survivors.

Winter Aid Supports Elderly European Jews

As extreme cold weather is sweeping across Europe, Federation’s overseas partner, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), is helping the most vulnerable survive the conditions.

Taglit-Birthright Offers a Free Opportunity to Visit Israel

Are you looking for a free, once-in-a-lifetime Israel experience? This June 12-24, young adults ages 27-32 can take part in Taglit-Birthright by joining the Miami Community Birthright trip.

JCRC Advocates Against BDS

Through its anti-BDS (boycott, divestment and sanctions) advocacy, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) helped Florida take a stand against Airbnb's anti-Semitic policies.

Center for Women’s Justice Is Life-Changing for Israeli Women

Since 2003, the Women’s Amutot Initiative has allocated funds from the Annual Federation/UJA campaign to organizations in Israel that help improve the lives of Israeli women.

Families in Israel Struggling with Poverty Find Help

Israeli families are able to improve their standard of living with the help of your donation to the Annual Federation/UJA Campaign.

A Story of Inclusion at JCC Summer Camp

Landon, Lauren and Liam love summer camp at the Dave and Mary Alper JCC. This past summer, the experience was even more meaningful when their brother, Logan, joined them.

Celebrating Tu B’Shvat in Ukraine

Jewish residents in Ukraine recently celebrated Tu B’Shvat with programs that foster connections and Jewish identity.

The Network’s Leadership Development Institute Gives Back

The Network, Federation’s under-45 division, recently gathered 40 members of its Leadership Development Institute (LDI) to pack Shabbat baskets for those in need. LDI, the leadership-development and community-building program, brings participants together to learn, grow, network and strengthen community.

February is Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month

February is Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month (JDAIM). This worldwide effort advocates for making Jewish life accessible for all.

Job Seekers Get Help with Social Media Through JWorks

Attention job seekers! JWorks Miami, a community employment program provided through a partnership of Federation and our beneficiary agency, Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS), invites you to attend its free Social Media Job Search Skills workshop.