Home / See, Read & Share / Federation News

News from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

L’Shanah Tovah 5782!

A High Holiday Message from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation
Volunteer at the Kosher Food Distribution Drive-Thru

Volunteer at the Kosher Food Distribution Drive-Thru

Calling all volunteers: Federation’s Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC) needs your help at our next Free Kosher Food Distribution Drive-Thru, taking place Thursday, August 26 at Federation Headquarters, 4200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami.
Be a Part of the Jewish Community Response’s to the Earthquake in Haiti

Be a Part of the Jewish Community Response’s to the Earthquake in Haiti

As the people of Haiti confront devastating loss and anguish in the wake of the earthquake that occurred on Saturday, August 14, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is helping those affected by the disaster.
Connect With Your Community at Federation’s High Holiday Welcome Program

Connect With Your Community at Federation’s High Holiday Welcome Program

Federation's High Holiday Welcome Program 5782/2021 is helping our community find connection, tradition and meaning.
Grant Applications Available for Organizations With Innovative Jewish Programs

Grant Applications Available for Organizations With Innovative Jewish Programs

Federation is supporting organizations that make a difference in our community and transform Jewish life.
Supporting Surfside

Supporting Surfside

What does it mean for the Greater Miami Jewish Federation to be here for the community in ordinary and extraordinary times?
Experience Israel With Your Better Half

Experience Israel With Your Better Half

Are you looking to bring Jewish life and traditions into your relationship? Honeymoon Israel (HMI) is here to help!
Explore the Wonders of Israel From Your Living Room

Explore the Wonders of Israel From Your Living Room

You can explore Israel from your living room thanks to the programs developed by Federation’s Senior Community Shlicha (emissary) Tamar Kolumbus.
Keeping The Spirit of Jewish Summer Camp Alive Through the Pandemic

Keeping The Spirit of Jewish Summer Camp Alive Through the Pandemic

Like so many organizations, Camp Szarvas, a rural Jewish summer camp in Hungary, has innovatively adapted to the pandemic.
Hillels Help College Students Strengthen Their Jewish Identity

Hillels Help College Students Strengthen Their Jewish Identity

As college students return to classes this fall, they have a meaningful way to connect with their Jewish heritage.
Connect With Your Community During Shabbat of Wholeness

Connect With Your Community During Shabbat of Wholeness

With COVID-19 cases rising once more, we continue to face incredibly difficult and often isolating times.
Local Teachers Find Ways to Incorporate Gratitude and Spirituality in the Classroom

Local Teachers Find Ways to Incorporate Gratitude and Spirituality in the Classroom

Even in the most challenging of times, Miami's early childhood educators are helping children cultivate an attitude of gratitude, through an innovative program developed by the Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE), a Federation subsidiary agency.
Supporting Surfside

Supporting Surfside

While the tragedy in Surfside has started to fade from the headlines, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation remains committed to helping individuals and families recovering from devastating loss.
Israeli Division Makes History With First-Ever One-Day Mission in Israel

Israeli Division Makes History With First-Ever One-Day Mission in Israel

It was an enlightening, meaningful and historic day for 22 participants of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Israeli Division as they recently came together for the division’s first-ever one-day mission in Israel.
One Month Later, Federation Continues to Support Surfside

One Month Later, Federation Continues to Support Surfside

In the month since the collapse of Surfside’s Champlain Towers South, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation has distributed approximately $525,000 in immediate financial aid to those affected by the disaster as they try to rebuild their lives in the uncertain days ahead.
Base Miami Finds Success Despite Pandemic

Base Miami Finds Success Despite Pandemic

Not long after Base Miami became a Federation partner, COVID-19 spread around the world, but even a pandemic couldn’t stop the success of the program and the inspiring duo behind it: Rabbi Adam Gindea and his wife Jessie.
Program Explores the Complexities of Israel

Program Explores the Complexities of Israel

How do we discuss Israel and engage with others about the complexities our homeland faces? This challenging task was the subject of a 16-month initiative sponsored by Makom, the Israel Education Lab of Federation overseas partner The Jewish Agency for Israel. Educators from Makom worked with residents and professionals from Moishe House, an international program that provides home-based Jewish experiences for young adults.
Miami Jewish Film Festival Named One of the 50 Best

Miami Jewish Film Festival Named One of the 50 Best

For the second year in a row, the Miami Jewish Film Festival (MJFF) was named one of 50 best film festivals in the world in 2021 by Moviemaker magazine.
Miami Teen Brings Tikkun Olam to Life

Miami Teen Brings Tikkun Olam to Life

A hearty of Mazal Tov to Daniel Solomon for winning a 2021 Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Award for his commitment to social justice and volunteer service.
Federation Continues to Help Victims of Surfside Building Collapse

Federation Continues to Help Victims of Surfside Building Collapse

With the collapse of Champlain Towers South, those who were employed by the condo are experiencing a sudden loss of income and the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is helping them get back on their feet.
Super Sunday a Super Success

Super Sunday a Super Success

Thanks to the generosity of 500 dedicated volunteers and more than 950 donors, this year’s Super Sunday and Good Deeds Day was a super success! Together, more than $1 million was raised for the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign, supporting critical needs in Miami, in Israel and around the world.

Read More

Israeli Midwives Go Above and Beyond

Israeli Midwives Go Above and Beyond

Through the By Your Side program, funded in part by the Jewish Federations of North America and its national Israel Emergency Campaign, pregnant women whose partners have been called to war — or worse, fell in battle — are receiving care and guidance free of charge from midwives throughout the country.

Read More

No Interest College Loans

No Interest College Loans

JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund), a Federation partner agency, provides 0 percent interest dollar loans for Jewish undergrad, graduate and vocational students who demonstrate need.

Read More

Campers2Gether Helps Israeli Teens

Campers2Gether Helps Israeli Teens

Campers2Gether, a new initiative led by Federation partner The Jewish Agency for Israel, will provide 1,500 Israeli teens from communities impacted by the war with a much-needed summer respite and a chance to experience the support of Jewish communities around the world.

Read More

Stay in Touch

Receive news about Greater Miami Jewish Federation events and more.