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JDC Continues to Help in Ukraine

JDC Continues to Help in Ukraine

Following the June 6 bombing of Ukraine’s Kakhovka Hydroelectric Dam, the city of Kherson experienced extensive flooding, and Federation overseas partner the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) immediately jumped into action to help local residents.
The Glue JFNA Podcast

The Glue JFNA Podcast

The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) recently launched a new podcast, “The Glue With Eric Fingerhut.” In these complicated times, when we are challenged by polarization, partisanship, rapid technological change and social transition, strengthening our social bonds is more important than ever.
MJFF Celebrates Pride Month

MJFF Celebrates Pride Month

In celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month, the Miami Jewish Film Festival (MJFF) and Michael-Ann Russell JCC present a special showing of MJFF 2023 Critics Prize Winner America.
Thanking Steve Foldes for His Philanthropic Leadership

Thanking Steve Foldes for His Philanthropic Leadership

“My wife, Nadine, and I have so much to be thankful for, and we feel a responsibility to give back to our community. And, it begins with Jews helping Jews,” said Steve Foldes, immediate Past Chair of The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.
Learn About the White House’s National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism

Learn About the White House’s National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism

The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) is offering a special webinar today, Friday, June 2, at 1 p.m. to learn about the White House’s National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism.
Miami Beach Proclaims Holocaust Survivor Recognition Day

Miami Beach Proclaims Holocaust Survivor Recognition Day

In recognition of national Holocaust Survivor Day and the critical work of the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, the City of Miami Beach proclaimed Tuesday, June 5 as Holocaust Survivor Recognition Day at a special ceremony coordinated by the Holocaust Memorial and Seed the Dream Foundation.
JDC’s “Returning Home” Program Successfully Integrates Mental Health Patients Into Their Community


JDC’s “Returning Home” Program Successfully Integrates Mental Health Patients Into Their Community


Not only during Mental Health Awareness Month, but all year long, Federation overseas partner the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee is supporting individuals experiencing mental health challenges through its “Returning Home” program.
Birthright Israel Participants Visit Yerucham

Birthright Israel Participants Visit Yerucham

Creating people-to-people relationships is a major goal of the Miami-Yerucham Partnership, and that mission was advanced on Jerusalem Day, May 16, when 90 participants from University of Miami and Florida International University Taglit-Birthright Israel trips joined with Israeli youngsters for a day of enriching activities.
South Florida Jewish Day School Students Compete in 6th Annual Robotics Festival


South Florida Jewish Day School Students Compete in 6th Annual Robotics Festival


More than 160 Jewish day school students recently gathered at Scheck Hillel Community School for the 6th Annual South Florida Jewish Day School Robotics Festival.
Federation Attorneys’ Division Brings Together Surfside Settlement Legal Team


Federation Attorneys’ Division Brings Together Surfside Settlement Legal Team


Join Federation Attorneys' Division for Litigating Through Tragedy: The Surfside Settlement Negotiation for a behind-the-scenes look at how the legal community navigated numerous sensitive and complex issues to achieve a settlement following the devastating collapse of Champlain Towers South.
City of Kyiv, Ukraine, Recognizes Jewish Federations of North America for War Relief

City of Kyiv, Ukraine, Recognizes Jewish Federations of North America for War Relief

In recognition of ongoing international support during the war between Russia and Ukraine, the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv has built an “Avenue of International Aid” in its Independence Square, planting seven Japanese cherry trees to thank the seven countries that have been at the forefront of relief efforts.
Federation Attorneys’ Division Brings Together Surfside Settlement Legal Team


Federation Attorneys’ Division Brings Together Surfside Settlement Legal Team


Some of Miami’s best and brightest legal minds will come together on Monday, June 12 at 6 p.m. at Bilzin Sumberg for Litigating Through Tragedy: The Surfside Settlement Negotiation.
Mishkan Miami and Children’s Bereavement Center Partner for Bereavement Facilitator Training Program

Mishkan Miami and Children’s Bereavement Center Partner for Bereavement Facilitator Training Program

Participants of the Bereavement Facilitator Training Program, a joint project of Federation’s Mishkan Miami and the Children’s Bereavement Center (CBC), were honored on Monday, May 22, upon the completion of a two-month course in administering emotional and spiritual care to Jewish community members impacted by loss and grief.
Register Now For the Ministering to the Elderly Conference

Register Now For the Ministering to the Elderly Conference

It’s not too late to plan to attend the 27th Annual Ministering to the Elderly Conference, taking place on Thursday, June 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the campus of Miami Jewish Health.
Women’s Philanthropy Welcomes New Lions


Women’s Philanthropy Welcomes New Lions


More than 130 women became new Lions of Judah during the Israel 75 Miami Mega Mission by pledging to donate at least $5,000 every year to the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign.
The Greater Miami Jewish Federation Celebrates 85th Anniversary

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation Celebrates 85th Anniversary

Hundreds of members of Miami’s Jewish community came together on Wednesday, May 24 at the Jungle Island Ballroom for the 85th Annual Meeting of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.
Incoming College Freshman: Hillel Wants YOU

Incoming College Freshman: Hillel Wants YOU

Hillel International is offering incoming Jewish college freshmen a welcome gift and the opportunity to win a $250 gift card when they connect with their campus Hillel.
College Scholarships Available for Undergraduate and Graduate Students

College Scholarships Available for Undergraduate and Graduate Students

Jewish undergraduate and graduate students in need of financial assistance can receive help through the Sylvia Tuman Scholarship Program.
Young Leaders Deliver Toys to Children at Beit Issie Shapiro in Israel

Young Leaders Deliver Toys to Children at Beit Issie Shapiro in Israel

Children at Federation-funded Beit Issie Shapiro in Israel received special gifts last month, when two buses of YLD (Young Leadership Division) members traveling on the Israel 75 Miami Mega Mission visited their facilities and brought them educational toys and games.
Stanley C. Myers and Daughter Judy Gilbert-Gould Leave a Legacy to Remember

Stanley C. Myers and Daughter Judy Gilbert-Gould Leave a Legacy to Remember

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation, its Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami (RAGM) are outraged that the Reawaken America Tour will be in Miami-Dade County this Friday and Saturday. By hosting the conference, the Trump National Doral Miami is providing space for extremists to spread hate. We call upon them to cancel their contract with event organizers.
Join the Attorneys’ Division Mission to Israel

Join the Attorneys’ Division Mission to Israel

Attorneys, judges and other legal professionals from the Miami area are invited to join the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Attorneys’ Division for a unique and memorable mission to Israel designed especially for them.

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Yerucham Delegation Visits Jewish Miami

Yerucham Delegation Visits Jewish Miami

Federation welcomed a delegation from the award-winning Yerucham Science Center who came to share fun with science and technology at the three Miami-Dade JCCs.

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Inclusivity for the Very Youngest Israelis

Inclusivity for the Very Youngest Israelis

Federation-funded Beit Issie Shapiro is marking another milestone in disability inclusion with the opening of its Beit Raz campus, welcoming Israeli children from infants to age 3 with and without disabilities.

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Seeking Holocaust Survivor Childhood Songs

Seeking Holocaust Survivor Childhood Songs

The Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach is seeking audio and video recordings of Holocaust Survivors singing songs from their childhood.

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