News From the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach will present two virtual events on January 26 and 27 that explore Jewish life during the Shoah.

Birthright Israel trips are back and better than ever. If you are a young adult, ages 22-26, join the Miami Birthright Israel trip, June 14-22 to tap into the sights, sounds and energy of the Jewish homeland.

More than 770 people have already registered for the Israel 75 Miami Mega Mission, April 20-27, 2023. There is limited time to register and hold your spot for the celebration of a lifetime!

Thanks to your generous donations to the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Hurricane Ian Emergency Relief Fund, The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) has allocated nearly $1 million to help individuals and institutions in the Jewish and general Florida communities significantly impacted by the storm.

MJFF), America’s largest Jewish film event, will present its 26th annual program — a hybrid of virtual and in-person events — January 12-26, 2023.

With only one day left until 2023, please consider making a tax-deductible donation today — or paying a pledge — to the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign.

During Hanukkah, Dade mayors urge vigilance against antisemitism.

With 8 days remaining in 2022, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign. Your ONE gift today makes a real difference 365 days a year, funding a social safety net, educating and building Jewish identity for children, fighting antisemitism and securing our community for us all.

At the end of November, Federation officially launched our BeWell Miami Youth Mental Health Initiative, following many months of close collaboration with agencies, day schools and synagogues, along with critical support from our subsidiary agency the Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education and our primary human services partner Jewish Community Services of South Florida.

Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) named its ongoing Black & Jewish Art Collaboration program after local Miami Beach leader DeAnne Connolly Graham at its program last week at the Miami Beach JCC.

At Chanukah, a time of miracles, give the Gift of Israel, a Federation savings plan that allows you to invest in a child’s future Israel experience and receive matching funds from Federation and local participating synagogues.

Join the Greater Miami Jewish Federation on Monday, February 20, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. for The Main Event — one great night for community, one great night for Israel. Chaired by Lesley Goldwasser and Jonathan Plutzik, the evening includes a light buffet dinner and dessert reception, and takes place at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel, 1601 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach.

This past Tuesday, on the second day of Chanukah, approximately 15 Miami-area mayors and Jewish community leaders condemned antisemitism and hate in all its forms at the Federation-organized Mayors' Press Conference Against Antisemitism.

While nearly all adults have experienced a traumatic event at some time in their lives, certain populations, like Holocaust Survivors, have gone through much greater difficulties that can affect the way they respond to crises.

Committed to the power of tikkun olam (repairing the world), Saul Schottenstein, z"l, demonstrated his devotion to the Jewish community by creating a lasting philanthropic legacy that has helped thousands of individuals and families in Miami facing food insufficiency.

Mishkan Miami: The Jewish Connection for Spiritual Support is seeking participants for the Refuat Ha-Nefesh Spiritual Care Program, a remarkable volunteer opportunity that brings comfort and spiritual solace to individuals in need.

In response to the escalating needs of displaced Ukrainians throughout Europe, The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) has expanded its volunteer program to serve Jewish and non-Jewish refugees in Moldova, Spain and the Czech Republic.