News From the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

The world’s attention has been on Russia’s unprovoked invasion of democratic Ukraine, which has become the largest war in Europe since World War II.

As Russia’s aggression in Ukraine enters its second month, we are seeing the enormous toll it has taken on the citizens of the country, including the nation’s 200,000 Jews.

Are you a grandchild of a Holocaust Survivor? Learn how to tell their story with 3G Miami. The Federation-supported organization is offering a unique speaker training program to help share your grandparent’s testimony with students in Miami.

Seventeen Miami couples, including interfaith, multi-racial and LGBTQ+ partners, recently returned from the first cohort of Honeymoon Israel, a highly subsidized, nine-day trip to explore the country and build meaningful, lasting Jewish connections.

With the goal of building bridges between communities, Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council invites you to Shine A Light on Antisemitism and Racism: A Black & Jewish Art Collaboration on Wednesday, April 6 at 7 p.m. at Overtown's Historic Ward Rooming House Gallery.

Young adults can gain a window into Jewish life with a new course led by Rabbi Adam Gindea of Base Miami. The 18-month long course will explore the depth of Judaism, including the flow of the Jewish calendar, celebrations and rituals, home-based practices and traditions, spirituality and more.

As the humanitarian crisis continues in the face of Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is supporting the life-saving efforts of our overseas partners — the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), The Jewish Agency for Israel and World ORT — who are helping refugees.

Are you a young professional looking to meet others from the Miami community? Federation’s Young Leadership Division (YLD) is offering a unique opportunity to connect with your peers through Newish and Jewish.

“I am amazed at how quickly and efficiently we rise to the challenge.” These are the words of Federation Board Chair Isaac K. "Ike" Fisher who recently joined Federation President and CEO Jacob Solomon and a group of leaders from The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) on an emotional and meaningful mission at the Poland-Ukraine border.

Miami’s Jewish community is stronger together and that was certainly true this past Sunday as more than 900 donors contributed over $636,000 to support Federation’s work in Miami, in Israel and in more than 70 countries worldwide.

As the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine deepens, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is continuing to support critical relief efforts on the ground.

Help make this Sunday a SUPER day for our Jewish community. Volunteer to join Super Sunday, Federation’s largest annual fundraising day of the year.

Adults with developmental or physical challenges, their caregivers and family members throughout South Florida can enjoy an inclusive, virtual Passover experience.

Jewish undergraduate and graduate students in need of financial assistance can receive help through the Sylvia Tuman Scholarship Program.

Large countries invading their neighbor, assuming their sovereignty is up for grabs, is nothing new. In fact, it's as old as time itself.

In the days since Russia’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine, our overseas partner The Jewish Agency for Israel has dramatically increased its efforts to help those in peril reach safety.

The events we are witnessing in Ukraine during the past week have highlighted the lifesaving role Federation plays in the wellbeing of Jews around the world.