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August Is National Make-a-Will Month

August Is National Make-a-Will Month

August is National Make-a-Will Month and a great time to make plans to create a Jewish legacy through The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. “As Jews, we reflect on our past deeds and plan to live a better life every year between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur,” said estate planning attorney Eric S. Kane, who serves on the Board of Trustees of The Foundation and its Professional Advisory Committee.
New Teen Israel Academy Accepting Applications

New Teen Israel Academy Accepting Applications

With the dramatic rise in worldwide antisemitism and anti-Israel rhetoric, it is more important than ever that students understand the complexities of our Jewish homeland — both its miracles and its challenges — before they arrive on college campuses.
Federation Partners Team Up to Help Pregnant Women Safely Deliver During War

Federation Partners Team Up to Help Pregnant Women Safely Deliver During War

As conflict continues to escalate in the north of Israel, Federation partners Magen David Adom and the Israel Midwives Organization have created a new initiative to prepare healthcare professionals to deliver babies, in case pregnant women are unable to reach a hospital in time due to rocket fire.
Federation Sends Condolence Letter to Israel’s Druze Community

Federation Sends Condolence Letter to Israel’s Druze Community

Horrified by last weekend’s brutal Hezbollah rocket attack that killed 12 beautiful, innocent Druze teens and children in Israel while they were simply playing soccer, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and its Israel & Overseas Department and Jewish Community Relations Council leadership sent a heartfelt letter of support to the mayor of Majdal Shams.
Supporting Holocaust Survivors in Israel After 10/7

Supporting Holocaust Survivors in Israel After 10/7

Imagine surviving the Holocaust, living in Israel but being chronically ill and then suddenly uprooted from your home after the Hamas terrorist attacks of October 7. How do you cope with your new reality?
JDC Family Camp Offers Ukrainian Families a Respite From the War

JDC Family Camp Offers Ukrainian Families a Respite From the War

For the past 26 years, the Solomonika JCC in Dnipro, Ukraine has hosted a family summer camp designed to foster familial bonding, socialization with other families and the sharing of Jewish traditions.
Greater Miami Jewish Federation, Its JCRC and RAGM Horrified and Saddened by the Rocket Attack on Majdal Shams

Greater Miami Jewish Federation, Its JCRC and RAGM Horrified and Saddened by the Rocket Attack on Majdal Shams

Greater Miami Jewish Federation, Its JCRC and RAGM Horrified and Saddened by the Rocket Attack on Majdal Shams.
Base Miami Relaunches With New Resident Rabbinic Couple

Base Miami Relaunches With New Resident Rabbinic Couple

In this challenging time, engaging young Jews in a pluralistic, hospitable home of Jewish learning, culture and connection is more critical than ever.
Meet Scott Kaufman, Interim President and CEO of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

Meet Scott Kaufman, Interim President and CEO of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

“Jewish community is the ultimate team sport,” said Scott Kaufman, the new President and CEO - Interim of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, “and nobody has a better team than Jewish Miami!” Kaufman, who began on July 1, led the Jewish Federation of Detroit for 10 years, galvanizing its younger generations and surpassing fundraising goals.
Successful Campaign Ends to Aid Ethiopian Olim

Successful Campaign Ends to Aid Ethiopian Olim

A $9 million campaign by our Federation and the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) has transformed the lives of 3,170 Ethiopian olim (immigrants to Israel) over the past two years and has provided essential food and medicine to thousands in Gondar and Addis Ababa.
Jewish Federations Support 16 New Mental Health Facilities in Israel

Jewish Federations Support 16 New Mental Health Facilities in Israel

Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) and the Israeli government are coming together in a remarkable $14 million initiative prioritizing mental health care for Israelis facing trauma since October 7.
Bearing Witness: Israeli Division Mini Mission Demonstrates Federation’s Work

Bearing Witness: Israeli Division Mini Mission Demonstrates Federation’s Work

In this challenging time, engaging young Jews in a pluralistic, hospitable home of Jewish learning, culture and connection is more critical than ever.
Applications for Jewish Incubator Grants and Women’s Impact Initiative Grant Now Being Accepted

Applications for Jewish Incubator Grants and Women’s Impact Initiative Grant Now Being Accepted

Federation is now accepting applications for two 2025 grant opportunities: Jewish Incubator Grants and Women’s Impact Initiative Grants. Each has its own criteria: Jewish Incubator Grants support nonprofits that strengthen Miami’s Jewish community through innovative and impactful programs.
Register Now for the International Lion of Judah Conference

Register Now for the International Lion of Judah Conference

Join Miami Lions and others from around the world at the International Lion of Judah Conference, January 12-14, in Atlanta, Georgia. As a Jewish woman, a Lion, a leader and an advocate for change, you won't want to miss this out on this opportunity to come together with other like-minded philanthropists.
Get Inspired by the Book of Life

Get Inspired by the Book of Life

Learn what motivates people to create a Jewish legacy through The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and find inspiration to establish your own by reading the personal stories of donors in the Book of Life.
The Impact of the Israel Emergency Fund: Part Three in a Series

The Impact of the Israel Emergency Fund: Part Three in a Series

According to Federation’s longtime overseas partner, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), a mental health crisis is impacting 55 percent of Israel’s population, or 5 million Israelis, with 2 million having developed post-traumatic stress disorder since October 7.
Finding Resilience in Germany and Israel

Finding Resilience in Germany and Israel

“Every moment in Israel was a lesson to bring back and share," for Mojdeh Khaghan Danial, Greater Miami Jewish Federation General Campaign Chair, who traveled to Berlin and Israel on a recent Jewish Federations of North America Mission.
Join Your Jewish Community for the 30th Anniversary of the AMIA Bombing

Join Your Jewish Community for the 30th Anniversary of the AMIA Bombing

Commemorate the 30th anniversary of the AMIA Jewish Community Center bombing in Argentina with your Jewish community on Thursday, July 25 at 7 p.m. at Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center (ATJC).
The Impact of the Israel Emergency Fund: Part Two in a Series

The Impact of the Israel Emergency Fund: Part Two in a Series

In the aftermath of October 7, through the Israel Emergency Fund (IEF) our Federation and partners across North America and Israel have provided an immediate lifeline of relief services to address the acute needs of Israeli evacuees, victims of terror and their families, and soldiers.
JCRC Brings South Florida Legislators to Israel

JCRC Brings South Florida Legislators to Israel

Last month, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, Jewish Federation of Broward County, and Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County hosted in the first-ever South Florida Legislators Mission to Israel.
Federation Staff Volunteer in Israel

Federation Staff Volunteer in Israel

A diverse group of Greater Miami Jewish Federation staff members recently shared 10 life-changing days in Israel, volunteering side by side and seeing our work up close.

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The Summers That Shape Us

The Summers That Shape Us

Jewish summer camp is underway and many of our community’s children and teens have been able to participate through Federation-funded scholarships.

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Prioritizing the Ethiopian-Israel Community

Prioritizing the Ethiopian-Israel Community

Recognizing the unique challenges of Ethiopians olim (immigrants), one of Federation’s core areas of support is focused on programs that help this demographic acclimate to their new spiritual homeland in Israel.

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Here to Help

Here to Help

If you or a loved one is feeling overwhelmed, sad or just need someone to talk to, Federation offers essential resources to help you cope.

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