News From the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

PJ Library is encouraging Miami families to come together to share Jewish experiences with other families by providing a grant of up to $100 to cover expenses. Simply pick a religious occasion, cultural topic or community service project that reflects your values, and PJ Library will help you organize an activity for your chosen message.

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation continues working hand-in-hand with neighboring federations and The Jewish Federations of North America to provide critical assistance to individuals and families impacted by Hurricane Ian.

Israelis will be heading into their fifth election since 2019! Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) invites you to attend an informative discussion about the upcoming Israeli elections at the Michael-Ann Russell JCC — Elections In Israel: Peace, Politics And Plutonium — on Wednesday, October 26.

“Our work doesn’t stop when the plane touches down,” tweeted Federation overseas partner The Jewish Agency for Israel. “We were thrilled to open the Kalanit Absorption Center in Ashkelon … to welcome immigrants with open arms and the support they need to successfully transition to life in Israel.”

Attention, Miami Beach residents! Your ballots this November will include an item — Referendum 2 — which, if passed, would provide essential funds for the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach and many other cherished arts and culture institutions in the City.

October is National Dyslexia Awareness Month and Federation’s Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance (JAA) has created a resource page for people with dyslexia and related reading differences.

Gift of Israel, a Federation Israel Program Savings Plan, allows you to invest in your child’s future Israel experience and receive matching funds from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and participating synagogues.

As Southwest Florida begins the long road to recovery in the wake of Hurricane Ian, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is working closely with our partners on the ground and other Florida federations to support those impacted by the catastrophic storm.

Meet Miami’s new Shinshinyot (young emmissaries) Ronny Yogev and Alma Zehavi, recently arrived from Israel and eager to impart their knowledge of Israel and Judaic tradition to Miami’s Jewish community.

Be part of the Jewish community's response to help victims of Hurricane Ian. The Greater Miami Jewish Federation has established an Emergency Relief Fund to assist people impacted by Hurricane Ian.

IsraelNow, an immersive travel experience acquainting eighth graders with Israel, is accepting applications through October 13 for its second cohort, March 20-29, 2023, during Miami-Dade County Spring Break.

Greater Miami Jewish Federation subsidiary Base Miami has been chosen as the pilot partner for Embark, a project of The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) created in response to the growing number of interfaith marriages.

In light of rising antisemitism and extremism in Florida, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and the national Community Security Service (CSS) have announced a partnership enabling Jewish congregations in Miami-Dade County to play a more active role in their security through organized volunteer-driven programs and training opportunities.

Repair the World – Miami (RTW), an organization committed to social justice through community service and learning, will kick off a new year of activities with a Meet the Fellows Shabbat dinner this evening, September 23 at 7 p.m., at Naomi’s Garden in Miami.

Israeli nonprofit Reboot Startup Nation is helping immigrants and refugees displaced by the war in Ukraine secure hi-tech jobs in Israel through a partnership with The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA).

Summer 2022 was a season of awards and recognition for three Federation agencies that receive yearly allocations from the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign.

Thanks to the vision of philanthropist Saul Schottenstein, of blessed memory, clients of Jewish Community Services Kosher Food Bank will welcome 5783 with joy, dignity and a few special touches.

"The first thing they do when they arrive is start telling us what they've gone through, everything that's happened, and [we] … let them process. Then, we comfort them, tell them that they're safe here, everything's all right."