News from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation is proud to announce that the Hebrew Free Loan Association of South Florida (HFLA) is now a subsidiary agency of Federation.Since 1989, HFLA has been offering interest-free loans to Jewish individuals and families in need. HFLA has provided over 600 interest-free loans during the past three decades totaling more than $2 million.

Have you lost a loved one and need a safe place to grieve and find comfort? Allow the spiritual resources in our Jewish community to assist you.

Your donation to the Annual Federation/UJA Campaign is helping single mothers in Israel achieve financial stability. Grants from the Women’s Amutot Initiative help support YEDID: Single Mothers for Change.

Honoring their shared mission of serving all members of the local Jewish population, Miami’s three Federation-supported Jewish community centers (JCC), have many programs that address the needs of people with disabilities.

Don’t miss your chance to hear from Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, Co-Founder and Brand Ambassador of OPI Nail Products, Inc., share her Jewish journey and business success at The Women’s Event on Tuesday, October 31, at the Hilton Miami Downtown.

Join Miami's community of women at The Women's Event on Tuesday, October 31 to “Be Inspired, Feel Empowered and Enjoy Friendship."

Your donation to the Annual Federation/UJA Campaign helps support the School Performance and Community Empowerment program (SPACE) at the Elisheva Girls High School in Pardes Channa/Karkur.

The 20th Annual Sunset Over Miami, the popular networking event organized by Federation's Real Estate Division, will be on Tuesday, October 10. Taking place at 1010 Brickell, this year’s program is chaired by Jonathan Raiffe and Scott Wadler.

Join Federation Women’s Philanthropy and hundreds of other women for an inspirational and empowering Women’s Event on Tuesday, October 31 at the Hilton Miami Downtown.

The Negev Desert covers nearly 60 percent of Israel’s territory, yet is home to just eight percent of its population. Our Federation is actively working to improve the quality of life for its residents.

Join Federation Women’s Philanthropy and hundreds of other women for an inspirational and empowering Women’s Event on Tuesday, October 31 at the Hilton Miami Downtown.

Join Federation and J-Impact Young Latin Leadership Group at the 5K Run/Walk for Venezuela, Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and Mexico on Sunday, October 29 at Oleta River State Park.

Limited spaces on Federation’s Pre-Mission to Poland, April 10-16, 2018, are still available. Learn about the lives of Eastern European Jews during the Holocaust while survivors from our community share their stories.

Following the catastrophic damage from Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and the earthquakes in Mexico, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation established emergency relief funds to support the Jewish and general communities affected by the disasters.

Don’t let Hurricane Irma ruin your High Holiday plans! Federation and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami have extended online reservations for free High Holiday seating through Sunday, September 17.

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation is joining our global Jewish community in response to the unfolding catastrophes caused by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean and the earthquakes in Mexico.

Hurricane Irma has caused widespread damage across Miami-Dade County and other parts of Florida and the Caribbean. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those affected by this terrible storm.

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation, in conjunction with local synagogues and cemeteries, has organized kivrei avot (memorial services) where we will have an opportunity visit the graves of those we love and reflect on their lives.