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Federation and Partners Sending Medical Equipment to Northern Israel

Federation and Partners Sending Medical Equipment to Northern Israel

With northern Israel under constant rocket attacks, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation recently distributed an additional 40 pallets of lifesaving medical equipment to 37 area municipalities. Through the Annual Federation Campaign, advanced life support EMS kits and stretchers were delivered as part of our wide-ranging post-October 7 emergency response to assist hundreds of thousands of Israelis.
Hillel Campus4All Educates and Empowers Jewish College Students

Hillel Campus4All Educates and Empowers Jewish College Students

Hillel International, a Federation partner, is encouraging college students to stand up against antisemitism, discrimination and misinformation through its new online resource Campus4All.
Kristallnacht Commemoration To Be Held On November 10


Kristallnacht Commemoration To Be Held On November 10


Join Jewish Miami for the communitywide commemoration of Kristallnacht, “the Night of Broken Glass,” on Sunday, November 10 at 6 p.m. at Temple Israel of Greater Miami. The Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, a Committee of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, will present the testimony of a 100-year-old eyewitness to the Shoah in a program that pays tribute to the victims of the Holocaust and honors the resilience of Survivors.
One Year Later: Federation Group Visits Israel

One Year Later: Federation Group Visits Israel

A group of nine leaders from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation recently traveled to Israel to be present for the one-year anniversary of the October 7 terrorist attacks.
Disability Awareness Month Begins Next Week

Disability Awareness Month Begins Next Week

October is Disability Awareness Month and the Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance (MJAA), a Federation program, is continuing to raise awareness around disability access and advocacy. The MJAA website provides a unique and comprehensive guide on everything from advocating for a child with a learning disability to navigating their transition into adulthood.
Help Victims of Hurricane Milton

Help Victims of Hurricane Milton

Your donations to the Annual Campaign enable Federation to support Wings, a program that cares for IDF lone soldiers, an effort that has become even more critical as the war reaches its one-year mark and extends into northern Israel.
Jewish Miami Remembers October 7

Jewish Miami Remembers October 7

Close to 1,400 friends of Israel gathered at Temple Beth Sholom on Monday for Miami Remembers October 7 to memorialize the deadliest day in Jewish history since the Holocaust. Community cantors performed prayers and songs and Holocaust Survivors lit yahrzeit candles for the 17 communities decimated by Hamas massacres on October 7.
Saul Schottenstein Foundation Helps Vulnerable Individuals Enjoy the High Holidays

Saul Schottenstein Foundation Helps Vulnerable Individuals Enjoy the High Holidays

Committed to the power of tikkun olam (repairing the world), Saul Schottenstein, z"l, demonstrated his devotion to Jewish Miami by creating a lasting legacy that has helped thousands of individuals and families in the community facing food insufficiency.
Federation Allocates More Funds to Support Post-October 7 Needs

Federation Allocates More Funds to Support Post-October 7 Needs

As missiles continue to rain down on Israel from all directions, Federation recently approved additional Israel Emergency Fund (IEF) grants, with allocations now totaling nearly $2.7 million for programs supporting our key priorities following October 7.
Federation Allocates More Funds to Support Post-October 7 Needs

Federation Allocates More Funds to Support Post-October 7 Needs

As the war in northern Israel significantly escalates, the national Federation system has allocated $43 million in emergency grants to meet the critical needs of these communities. This increased funding is in addition to the more than $32 million that has already been distributed to support these at-risk populations in the months they have been under attack and evacuated from their homes.
Join Us to Mark One Year Since October 7

Join Us to Mark One Year Since October 7

Stand with your Jewish community on October 7 at Temple Beth Sholom in Miami Beach to commemorate the one-year anniversary of Hamas’ horrific attacks on Israel.
Community High Holiday Memorial Services Offered on Sunday, October 6

Community High Holiday Memorial Services Offered on Sunday, October 6

Stand with your Jewish community on October 7 at Temple Beth Sholom in Miami Beach to commemorate the one-year anniversary of Hamas’ horrific attacks on Israel.
Federation Partner Wings Helps Uplift IDF Lone Soldiers

Federation Partner Wings Helps Uplift IDF Lone Soldiers

Your donations to the Annual Campaign enable Federation to support Wings, a program that cares for IDF lone soldiers, an effort that has become even more critical as the war reaches its one-year mark and extends into northern Israel.
Help Victims of Hurricane Helene

Help Victims of Hurricane Helene

Be part of Jewish Miami's response to help victims of Hurricane Helene. The Greater Miami Jewish Federation has established an Emergency Relief Fund to assist individuals impacted by the catastrophic hurricane, which made landfall as a Category 4 storm near Perry, in the Big Bend area of Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Emergency Loan Initiative Helps Small Businesses in Northern Israel

Emergency Loan Initiative Helps Small Businesses in Northern Israel

Jewish Miami is supporting a new emergency loan initiative for small businesses in northern Israel via the Jewish Federation's national Israel Emergency Fund. With Hezbollah’s incessant rocket attacks and the subsequent disruption of residents’ livelihoods, the nonprofit social venture SparkIL has launched an emergency loan fund of $2.7 million for the owners of impacted businesses, from café owners to beekeepers and beyond.
Commemorate the One-Year Anniversary of October 7 With Jewish Miami

Commemorate the One-Year Anniversary of October 7 With Jewish Miami

Join Jewish Miami for a communitywide commemoration of the one-year anniversary of the October 7. Miami Remembers October 7: From Mourning to Hope will honor the victims and their families of the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust, pay tribute to the Israeli heroes and share our optimism for the future of Israel, its people and the Jewish Diaspora.
Leket Shifts Focus to Helping Farmers After October 7

Leket Shifts Focus to Helping Farmers After October 7

Answering the needs of Israel’s farmers and hungry families who have been hit particularly hard since October 7, Leket is now focusing on propping up the country’s agricultural industry and distributing more food to those in need.
Seeking Volunteers for Refuat Ha-Nefesh Spiritual Care Program

Seeking Volunteers for Refuat Ha-Nefesh Spiritual Care Program

Federation’s Mishkan Miami: The Jewish Connection for Spiritual Support is seeking compassionate individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of others. The Refuat Ha-Nefesh Spiritual Care Program is a unique group of volunteers who will be trained in the mitzvah of bikur cholim (visiting the sick) and learn the art of spiritual care.
Register Now for the 23rd Annual Sunset Over Miami


Register Now for the 23rd Annual Sunset Over Miami


Don’t miss the excellent networking opportunity at Federation’s 23rd Annual Sunset Over Miami on Wednesday, September 25, 7-9 p.m. at The Moore Miami. Presented by Federation’s Real Estate Division, the event invites architects, attorneys, brokers, builders, contractors, developers, lenders and professionals affiliated with these trades to a chic cocktail reception in the heart of Miami’s Design District.
Register Now for Free High Holiday Seats

Register Now for Free High Holiday Seats

Looking to welcome the Jewish New Year with your neighbors and family? Online registration is now open for a select number of free High Holiday seats at participating Miami-area synagogues. As a service to our community, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami, along with many local synagogues, are making the High Holiday Welcome Program available to unaffiliated individuals in Miami-Dade County so everyone can experience the richness of these special days.
3rd Annual Together Against Antisemitism Press Conference

3rd Annual Together Against Antisemitism Press Conference

Dozens of community leaders came together yesterday for the 3rd Annual Standing Strong Together Against Antisemitism Press Conference, hosted by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Jewish Community Relations Council.

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Donate Now to Federation’s Annual Campaign

Donate Now to Federation’s Annual Campaign

These are trying times for the Jewish people and your donation by December 31 will enable us to amplify our efforts to sustain Jewish life in Miami, in Israel and in 70 other countries worldwide.

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The Friendship Circle Expands Footprint

The Friendship Circle Expands Footprint

More than 1,000 members of the community, including many elected officials, attended the opening ceremony on the new 20,000-square-foot campus, now home to both the Friendship Circle and Chabad Center of Kendall/Pinecrest.

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Forum Canines Protecting Israeli Women

Forum Canines Protecting Israeli Women

Dedicated to combating violence against women, the Michael Sela Foundation responded to the 65 percent rise in incidents since the war began by providing guard dogs to survivors of domestic violence.

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