News From the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

This past Wednesday, Israel welcomed 209 Ethiopians fulfilling a lifelong dream of aliyah and reuniting with family members already in Israel. Some have been waiting anxiously for decades to see their loved ones.

My Legacy Story is an easy-to-use, interactive booklet that enables you to answer questions about your life and your Jewish journey, and then share it with your loved ones. It is designed to be a fillable PDF.

It’s been six months since Russia invaded Ukraine and Federation and our overseas partners remain in the region providing critical resources and expertise to respond to the worst humanitarian and refugee crisis in Europe since World War II.

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami, together with more than 30 participating synagogues, are offering free seating to unaffiliated members of our community through the High Holiday Welcome Program.

Despite the ongoing war, displaced Ukrainian children experienced the joys of summer camp earlier this month through Federation overseas partners the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee and The Jewish Agency for Israel.

A hearty Mazal Tov to Rabbi Mario Rojzman, spiritual leader of Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus, who was elected President of the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami (RAGM).

The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation has unveiled a new website that provides tax-wise resources to help you maximize your charitable giving opportunities.

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami, together with numerous participating synagogues, are offering a limited number of seats at no charge for holiday services to unaffiliated members of our community through the High Holiday Welcome Program.

Now in its 10th year, Federation’s Jewish Incubator Grants Committee is looking for innovative and impactful ideas that will help strengthen Miami’s Jewish community. Jewish organizations, synagogues, agencies and schools with creative and forward-thinking initiatives that enrich social-service, educational or Jewish-identity-building activities are invited to apply for funding for new programs or the expansion of existing programs.

Join South Florida PBS and Federation for a sneak preview of The US and the Holocaust, a new documentary by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein on Tuesday, September 13 at 6:30 p.m. in Coral Gables.

A warm welcome to Yehuda! Miami’s new community shaliach (emissary)!

With the High Holidays just a few weeks away, now is the best time to join a synagogue.

If you missed the Federation webinar “On the Ground in Ukraine: Reports From the Front Lines of the Refugee Crisis” earlier this month, the video is now available online.

This past Tuesday, Federation placed a full-page ad in the Miami Herald addressing Pink Floyd co-founder and vocalist Roger Waters, who performed that evening in Miami for the second time in five years.

In anticipation of an August 23 performance in Miami by Pink Floyd’s co-founder Roger Waters, Federation has published an ad regarding his vile messages of anti-Semitism, anti-Zionism and hatred.

As Ukrainians continue to flee their war-torn country, many are coming to Miami, and our Jewish community is providing a much-needed welcome and services to help them acclimate to their new home.

Have you ever thought about joining a synagogue? Are you looking for a spiritual connection for the Jewish New Year? There is no better way to experience the richness of the High Holidays than among a congregation of your friends and neighbors.

More than 725 people have already registered for Federation's Israel 75 Miami Mega Mission, taking place April 20-27, 2023, which features eight over-the-top Mega Events including Voices of Israel: The Tribute Concert in Celebration of Israel 75.