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Jewish and African American Teens Engage in Virtual Advocacy

Jewish and African American Teens Engage in Virtual Advocacy

The second year of Teens Advocating Together, a partnership between Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) and the Miami-Dade Branch of the NAACP, concluded in March with two days of virtual advocacy meetings with elected officials in Tallahassee.
Scholarship Program Helps Jewish College Students

Scholarship Program Helps Jewish College Students

Federation grants can make college more affordable. Are you or someone you know a Jewish college student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree?
Volunteers at Kosher Food Distributions Make a Difference in the Community

Volunteers at Kosher Food Distributions Make a Difference in the Community

“We’re helping parents and families who are dealing with COVID. It’s satisfying to give back to the community.” These are the words of Jacobo Fux, a graduate student at the University of Miami, who volunteered at Federation’s Kosher Food Distribution Drive-Thru last Thursday, April 8.
Understanding Severe Autism

Understanding Severe Autism

What is it like to live with severe autism? What does it mean to care for those individuals who need help with daily living?
Join Miami’s Legal Community at the Judicial Reception

Join Miami’s Legal Community at the Judicial Reception

Join Miami’s legal community at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Attorneys’ Division 36th Annual Judicial Reception on Wednesday, May 5 at 5:30 p.m.
Person-Centered Trauma-Informed Care

Person-Centered Trauma-Informed Care

Older adults, especially those who have experienced trauma, need extra support as they age and Federation is working to educate interested individuals in the growing practice of Person-Centered Trauma-Informed Care (PCTI).
Families in Yerucham Receive Food Packages For Passover

Families in Yerucham Receive Food Packages For Passover

Your donation to the Annual Federation/UJA Campaign helped provide Passover foods packages to 350 families facing food insecurity in our partnership city of Yerucham, Israel.
M.Y. Experience Offers Unique Gap Year

M.Y. Experience Offers Unique Gap Year

Jewish high school graduates looking for a unique, valuable gap year program for 2021-2022 can find it with a new initiative called M.Y. (Miami-Yerucham) Experience.
Advocating for Holocaust Survivors

Advocating for Holocaust Survivors

An estimated one-third of the 85,000 Holocaust Survivors in the United States are living in poverty and you can help them.
Schottenstein Foundation Provides Support With Dignity

Schottenstein Foundation Provides Support With Dignity

The Saul Schottenstein Foundation is once again helping individuals and families in our Jewish community facing food insecurity with an incredible act of tzedkah.
Chag Same’ach!

Chag Same’ach!

On behalf of the Officers, Board and Staff of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, we wish you and your loved ones a happy, healthy and meaningful Passover.
HFLA Loans Help Those in Need During the Pandemic

HFLA Loans Help Those in Need During the Pandemic

Please watch this short video. Do you or someone you know need a helping hand in the wake of the pandemic?
Women’s Philanthropy: Making a Difference and Creating Connections

Women’s Philanthropy: Making a Difference and Creating Connections

In celebration of Women's History Month, Women's Philanthropy wants you to know about Federation's efforts to engage women who want to make a difference.
Join Us for A Virtual Community Observance of Yom HaShoah

Join Us for A Virtual Community Observance of Yom HaShoah

The Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, a Committee of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, invites you to Yom HaShoah: A Virtual Community Observance for Holocaust Remembrance Day on Thursday, April 8 at 7 p.m.
A Spectacular Main Event

A Spectacular Main Event

Our Jewish community came together in a spectacular fashion this past Tuesday at The Main Event.
Thank You for Making Super Sunday Super

Thank You for Making Super Sunday Super

While the pandemic has been a time of uncertainty, pain and suffering, this year has also highlighted our Jewish community’s resilience, generosity and compassion.
JVC’s Vaccine Volunteers Can Help You Schedule a Vaccine Appointment

JVC’s Vaccine Volunteers Can Help You Schedule a Vaccine Appointment

Federation’s Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC) has scheduled more than 3,000 COVID-19 vaccination appointments for eligible members of our community.
A Passover Mitzvah

A Passover Mitzvah

The Saul Schottenstein Foundation is helping individuals and families in our Jewish community facing food insecurity by providing grocery gift cards prior to Passover.

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The Annual Meeting Will Award Six Leaders

The Annual Meeting Will Award Six Leaders

Join your Jewish community on Thursday, May 30 for the 86th Annual Meeting of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation at 5:30 p.m. to recognize Federation Chair of the Board Ariel Bentata for his leadership, dedication and concern for the welfare of the Jewish people.

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Yom HaShoah Commemoration

Yom HaShoah Commemoration

Join your community in observance of Yom HaShoah — Holocaust Remembrance Day — on Sunday, May 5 at 6 p.m. at the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach

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Passover for the Whole Family

Passover for the Whole Family

Dedicated to making Jewish holidays and traditions meaningful and accessible, Federation is sharing a number of resources that families can use this Passover.

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