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Federation Supports Local Aging Jews

Federation Supports Local Aging Jews

More than 30 percent of Jewish households in Miami with people over age 75 require in-home healthcare, help with senior transportation, meal delivery or other social services.
Ukrainian Special Needs Children Get Help from Horses

Ukrainian Special Needs Children Get Help from Horses

Thanks to your support of the Annual Federation/UJA Campaign, Ukrainian children with special needs are participating in a unique horse therapy program.
Support Federation on Give Miami Day

Support Federation on Give Miami Day

Mark your calendar now and plan to make a donation to the Annual Federation/UJA Campaign on Give Miami Day, an annual community-wide day of online matched giving, on Thursday, November 17.
Commemorate Kristallnacht with the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach

Commemorate Kristallnacht with the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach

Join hundreds of community members and the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach to commemorate “Kristallnacht: The Spark That Ignited the Holocaust” on Thursday, November 9 at 6 p.m. at the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach.
All You Need to Know About Voting

All You Need to Know About Voting

As the public affairs and advocacy arm of Federation, the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) is educating members of the community about how, when and where to vote in the upcoming election.
Debra Messing Shares Her Jewish Story at The Women’s Event

Debra Messing Shares Her Jewish Story at The Women’s Event

Don’t miss the chance to hear from keynote speaker and Emmy Award winner Debra Messing, who will share her powerful Jewish story at Federation’s Women’s Event on Friday, November 18 at the Hilton Miami Downtown, chaired by Corey Feinsilver.
Don’t Miss The Women’s Event!

Don’t Miss The Women’s Event!

There’s still time to register for the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Women’s Event, featuring Emmy Award-winning actress Debra Messing! Join hundreds of women for an inspirational and empowering morning on Friday, November 18.
Join Us for the Second Annual Communal Kever Avot

Join Us for the Second Annual Communal Kever Avot

The High Holiday season is the time when we remember those who have had a significant impact upon us, especially those loved ones who are no longer with us. Join Federation’s Mishkan Miami: The Jewish Connection for Spiritual Support at a special communal memorial service on Sunday, October 9 at four local cemeteries.
Don’t Miss This Year’s Women’s Event!

Don’t Miss This Year’s Women’s Event!

For both first-timers and seasoned veterans, this year’s Women's Event brunch, featuring guest speaker actress Debra Messing is a "can't miss."
Seven Local Nonprofits Received Miami Service Challenge Grants

Seven Local Nonprofits Received Miami Service Challenge Grants

Thanks to Federation’s Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC) and funding from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, seven local nonprofits received Miami Service Challenge grants to participate in rewarding community service projects.
Join Federation and Friends at the North Dade Business Breakfast

Join Federation and Friends at the North Dade Business Breakfast

Mark your calendars for our next great networking event! Federation and our Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) invite you to the North Dade Business Breakfast on Friday, November 4 at 7:30 a.m. at Skylake Synagogue.
Make a Difference During the Jewish Holidays

Make a Difference During the Jewish Holidays

The Jewish holidays are a meaningful time to make a difference in the lives of others through tzedakah. When you donate to the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign, you are supporting humanitarian, social-service, educational and identity-building programs for Jews in Miami, in Israel and in more than 70 other countries worldwide.
Federation Partner American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Helps Haitians Following Hurricane Matthew

Federation Partner American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Helps Haitians Following Hurricane Matthew

Immediately following the devastating effects of Hurricane Matthew in Haiti and our neighbors to the north, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation set up a fund to help with relief efforts in the area.
Copy of Federation Is Helping to Provide Israeli Haredi Jews with Economic Opportunities

Copy of Federation Is Helping to Provide Israeli Haredi Jews with Economic Opportunities

Federation is helping provide Israeli Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) Jews with economic opportunities through the TEVET Employment Initiative, developed by our overseas partner, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Center (JDC).
Mark Your Calendar for The Women's Event

Mark Your Calendar for The Women's Event

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, November 14 for Federation’s Women's Event brunch. Media maven Randi Zuckerberg is the keynote speaker and will discuss how her Jewish journey has influenced her business acumen and leadership skills.
Federation Is Helping to Provide Israeli Haredi Jews with Economic Opportunities

Federation Is Helping to Provide Israeli Haredi Jews with Economic Opportunities

Federation is helping provide Israeli Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) Jews with economic opportunities through the TEVET Employment Initiative, developed by our overseas partner, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Center (JDC).
Copy of Kick Off the New Year with The Women’s Event

Copy of Kick Off the New Year with The Women’s Event

Register now for this year’s Federation Women’s Philanthropy brunch on Wednesday, November 14. Randi Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Zuckerberg Media, Editor-in-Chief of the digital lifestyle website Dot Complicated and best-selling author, is the keynote speaker.
Kick Off the New Year with The Women’s Event

Kick Off the New Year with The Women’s Event

Register now for this year’s Federation Women’s Philanthropy brunch on Wednesday, November 14. Randi Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Zuckerberg Media, Editor-in-Chief of the digital lifestyle website Dot Complicated and best-selling author, is the keynote speaker.
One Year Later: The Recovery Effort of Hurricane Maria Continues

One Year Later: The Recovery Effort of Hurricane Maria Continues

A year following Hurricane Maria, Federation’s support is continuing to make a difference in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Spiritual Care Program Seeks Volunteers

Spiritual Care Program Seeks Volunteers

Looking for a meaningful volunteer experience? Federation’s Mishkan Miami: The Jewish Connection for Spiritual Support and Jewish Volunteer Center present Refuat Ha-Nefesh Spiritual Care Program, a life-changing opportunity to bring comfort, spiritual solace and joy to people in need.
Help Venezuela Recover From Earthquakes

Help Venezuela Recover From Earthquakes

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation has established an Emergency Relief Fund to assist individuals impacted by the Venezuela Earthquakes.

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Israeli Teens Find Summer Respite

Israeli Teens Find Summer Respite

The summer camp initiative allows young Israelis impacted by October 7 and ensuing hostilities the opportunity to connect with their Jewish peers at summer camps in North America and Europe.

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Federation Champions LGBTQ+ Jewish Life

Federation Champions LGBTQ+ Jewish Life

Eshel and Keshet are two organization receiving Federation funding for programs that foster LGBTQ+ inclusion and connection throughout Jewish Miami.

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Grocery Gift Cards Helps Vulnerable in Jewish Miami

Grocery Gift Cards Helps Vulnerable in Jewish Miami

Ahead of the Fourth of July, clients of Jewish Community Services (JCS) Kosher Food Bank are receiving grocery gift cards along with their regular food packages, thanks to the ongoing generosity of the Saul Schottenstein Foundation.

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