News from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

High Holiday Welcome Program Begins Monday, August 20

The High Holiday Welcome Program, which offers limited, free seating at synagogue services to unaffiliated members of our community begins Monday, August 20 at 12 noon.

Federation Helps Increase Voter Registration

Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council and Women’s Philanthropy are collaborating with the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) and United Way to assist with voter registration before the midterm elections.

Gift of Israel Savings Program Provides an Opportunity to Experience Israel

Federation partners with local synagogues to fund the Gift of Israel Savings program to ensure that every young adult has the opportunity to experience Israel.

Miami Grandparents and Their Grandchildren Team Up For G2: Global Intergenerational Initiative

Your Miami Jewish community is participating in the G2: Global Intergenerational Initiative with Federation’s Israeli partnership city of Yerucham. Recognizing that grandparents play an important role in solidifying the Jewish legacy, the innovative year-long program pairs grandparents with their pre-teen (5th-8th grade) grandchildren to explore family narratives, meaningful connections and Judaic traditions.

Federated System Supports Southern Israel Amidst Hamas Attacks

This past week, Hamas intensified its attacks on Israel’s southern border from Gaza, launching nearly 200 rockets at civilian targets, sending families running to bomb shelters.

Women’s Impact Iniatiative Now Accepting Applications

Federation continues to support and empower Jewish women and girls in Miami with the fourth cycle of the Women’s Impact Initiative grants. Past grant recipients have created programs focused on women’s health, leadership development, unemployment support, education and more.

Miami’s Jewish Community to Benefit from New Cultural and Education Center at MAR-JCC

Excitement is at a fever pitch at the Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center (MAR-JCC), one of three Federation-supported Miami JCCs, where campers are already enjoying the new 40,000-square-foot Feldenkreis Culture and Education Center

Are You Looking for a Spiritual Connection this Jewish New Year?

Make the year 5779 a time for Jewish renewal for you and your family, and a time to find personal meaning and connection with your community. Federation and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami have compiled a directory of area synagogues to help Miami’s Jewish community find a place to worship.

Federation Helps Strengthen Israeli Youth-at-Risk

Vulnerable Israeli youth ages 12-18 are receiving the attention and support they need to successfully integrate into Israeli society. Four Youth Villages, run by The Jewish Agency for Israel, Federation’s overseas partner, offer a variety of educational, clinical and social work services for those suffering from severe emotional, behavioral and family problems.

Find a Synagogue for the High Holidays

Are you looking for a spiritual connection this Jewish New Year? Federation and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami have compiled a directory of area synagogues to help members of Miami’s Jewish community find a place to worship.

Federation Agencies Create Community Across the Globe

Jewish communities around the world are connecting in new and meaningful ways. A select group of more than 30 graduates of Yeshiva Toras Chaim Toras Emes Academy of Miami (YCTCE) recently traveled to Israel with their Rabbis and teachers for a unique learning experience.

Jewish Incubator Grants: Now Accepting Applications

Federation is now accepting applications for its 2019 Jewish Incubator Grants, which will award nonprofits eager to strengthen Miami’s Jewish community through innovative and impactful programs.

Federation’s Office of Community Security Help Educate Local Institutions

Federation's Office of Community Security (OCS) is collaborating with our partner agencies to provide strategic guidance to our local institutions.

Yerucham’s Robotics Team Leads JCC Robotics Camp

The world of automation has come alive for 40 school-age campers at Miami’s three Federation-supported Jewish community centers (JCCs) through a series of week-long Robotics Camp sessions.

More than 500 Impoverished Jews in Argentina Received Hunger Relief

Thanks to your donation to Federation’s Annual Campaign, more than 500 impoverished Jews in Argentina received hunger relief through the Mezonot.

Federation Earns 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

Federation has once again earned a 4-star rating — the highest possible — from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent evaluator of charities. What does this mean to you?

Jewish Community Relations Council Educating Our Community

With election season on the horizon, Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) is pursuing a multi-pronged approach toward educating our community.

Miami Children Attend Jewish Congregational Schools With Help From Federation

Children in Miami are receiving supplemental Jewish education at 11 local congregational schools, thanks to your support of Federation’s Annual Campaign.

Bringing Israel to North America’s Jewish Summer Camps

This summer, the three Federation-supported Miami Jewish community centers — Alper, Miami Beach and Michael-Ann Russell — are bringing Israel to Miami with Israeli shlichim (emissaries).

Federation Supports Religious Diversity in Israel

Your donations to Federation’s Annual Campaign help support religious diversity and inclusion efforts in Israel through the Israel Religious Expression Platform (iRep).

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