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Interest-Free Loans Provide Relief in Tough Economic Times

Interest-Free Loans Provide Relief in Tough Economic Times

With rampant inflation and the high costs of housing, food and gas, making ends meet is not always easy. Sometimes, a little short-term assistance can go a long way.
Apply For a Summer Internship in Tel Aviv With Onward Israel


Apply For a Summer Internship in Tel Aviv With Onward Israel


Is Israel calling your name? Apply now to spend eight weeks working in a professional internship while living in Tel Aviv this summer through Onward Israel.
March of the Living 2023 Is Accepting Applications

March of the Living 2023 Is Accepting Applications

After three years, during which COVID-19 and the invasion of Ukraine hampered travel to Europe, Federation subsidiary the Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE) is again planning a full March of the Living Program to Poland and Israel, April 16-30, 2023.
Give Miami Day is Thursday, November 17

Give Miami Day is Thursday, November 17

Boost the impact of your donation to the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign by contributing on Give Miami Day on Thursday, November 17.
Holocaust Education Week Begins Monday

Holocaust Education Week Begins Monday

Please join the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, a Committee of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, for Holocaust Education Week, which begins following Sunday's Kristallnacht commemoration.
ITC Supports Ukrainian Refugees with Wartime Trauma

ITC Supports Ukrainian Refugees with Wartime Trauma

The Israel Trauma Coalition (ITC), a Federation overseas partner helping individuals, families and communities cope with emergency situations, is using their expertise to help the Ukrainian population face the horrors of war.
Join Your Jewish Community to Commemorate Kristallnacht

Join Your Jewish Community to Commemorate Kristallnacht

Come together with Miami’s Jewish community to commemorate the 84th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass on Sunday, November 6, beginning at 6 p.m., at the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach.
Federation Focuses on LGBTQ Equality With South Florida Keshet Leadership Project

Federation Focuses on LGBTQ Equality With South Florida Keshet Leadership Project

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation was one of 17 local Jewish organizations, and among the four South Florida federations, that participated in the first-ever Florida Keshet Leadership Summit promoting LGBTQ inclusion, which took place at the end of August.
Leket Israel Battles Food Insecurity With Unique Strategy

Leket Israel Battles Food Insecurity With Unique Strategy

As inflation increases the threat of food insecurity, Federation beneficiary Leket Israel is delivering millions of pounds of agricultural products, prepared meals and other rescued food to hungry Israelis.
Find Answers to Your Midterm Election Questions With JCRC’s Election Toolkits

Find Answers to Your Midterm Election Questions With JCRC’s Election Toolkits

Early voting has started and the general election is less than two weeks away! Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) has developed an Election Toolkit to help registered voters in Miami-Dade County access information on how to request a mail-in ballot, vote early or vote on Election Day.
The Power of Knowledge: Yodeah Educates the Jewish Community About Hereditary Breast Cancer Risks

The Power of Knowledge: Yodeah Educates the Jewish Community About Hereditary Breast Cancer Risks

Everyone knows October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but few know that 1 in 40 Ashkenazi Jews — both men and women — carries a BRCA mutation that can significantly increase their risk of cancer.
Don’t Miss the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Israel 75 Miami Mega Mission

Don’t Miss the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Israel 75 Miami Mega Mission

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation Israel 75 Miami Mega Mission, April 20-27, 2023, will be a celebration to remember! Will you be there? Participants will spend five nights in Jerusalem and two nights in Tel Aviv touring many of the top sites in Israel, with VIP access and experiences few others can match.
PJ Library Supports Get Together With Grants for Jewish Experiences

PJ Library Supports Get Together With Grants for Jewish Experiences

PJ Library is encouraging Miami families to come together to share Jewish experiences with other families by providing a grant of up to $100 to cover expenses. Simply pick a religious occasion, cultural topic or community service project that reflects your values, and PJ Library will help you organize an activity for your chosen message.
Hurricane Ian Victims Still Need Our Help

Hurricane Ian Victims Still Need Our Help

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation continues working hand-in-hand with neighboring federations and The Jewish Federations of North America to provide critical assistance to individuals and families impacted by Hurricane Ian.
Join JCRC to Learn About Israeli Elections


Join JCRC to Learn About Israeli Elections


Israelis will be heading into their fifth election since 2019! Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) invites you to attend an informative discussion about the upcoming Israeli elections at the Michael-Ann Russell JCC — Elections In Israel: Peace, Politics And Plutonium — on Wednesday, October 26.
Federation Overseas Partner Opens New Absorption Center

Federation Overseas Partner Opens New Absorption Center

“Our work doesn’t stop when the plane touches down,” tweeted Federation overseas partner The Jewish Agency for Israel. “We were thrilled to open the Kalanit Absorption Center in Ashkelon … to welcome immigrants with open arms and the support they need to successfully transition to life in Israel.”
Miami Beach Residents: Vote YES on Referendum 2

Miami Beach Residents: Vote YES on Referendum 2

Attention, Miami Beach residents! Your ballots this November will include an item — Referendum 2 — which, if passed, would provide essential funds for the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach and many other cherished arts and culture institutions in the City.
Dyslexia Awareness Resources Available

Dyslexia Awareness Resources Available

October is National Dyslexia Awareness Month and Federation’s Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance (JAA) has created a resource page for people with dyslexia and related reading differences.
Give Your Child the Gift of Israel

Give Your Child the Gift of Israel

Gift of Israel, a Federation Israel Program Savings Plan, allows you to invest in your child’s future Israel experience and receive matching funds from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and participating synagogues.
In Solidarity With the Women of Israel

In Solidarity With the Women of Israel

A group of eight women spent five days touring Israel, bearing witness to the aftermath of October 7 and visiting many beneficiaries of Federation’s Women’s Amutot Initiative to share their individual support.

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Thanking Miami Beach

Thanking Miami Beach

With tremendous gratitude to the Miami Beach Police Department for its unwavering commitment to protecting the Jewish community – particularly since October 7 – Federation, its Office of Community Security and Jewish Community Relations Council have written a letter of appreciation to Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner and the Miami Beach Commissioners.

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Apply Now to Study in Israel


Apply Now to Study in Israel


Students entering their sophomore and junior years of high school are invited to apply for the Stephen Muss Impact Fellowship, a program that offers $15,000 scholarships to Alexander Muss High School in Israel (AMHSI).

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HaOgen Volunteers Help Families of IDF Reservists

HaOgen Volunteers Help Families of IDF Reservists

As thousands of IDF reservists continue to report for duty, HaOgen (The Anchor), a nonprofit founded by female social activists immediately after October 7, has deployed thousands of women volunteers to provide vital support for families separated by the war.

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