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Elie Wiesel, z”l, Honored With Street Naming in Miami Beach

Elie Wiesel, z”l, Honored With Street Naming in Miami Beach

Visitors to the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach and the surrounding area will be reminded of the many contributions of Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Holocaust Survivor Elie Wiesel, z”l, now that a Miami Beach street has been renamed for him.
Musicians From Yerucham Share Sephardic Music With Miami’s Jewish Community

Musicians From Yerucham Share Sephardic Music With Miami’s Jewish Community

The Miami-Yerucham Partnership's Kulna Israeli Sephardic Music Fest regaled Miami audiences with concerts for Yom Ha’Atzmaut in locations across Miami-Dade County.
Israel Sephardic Music Fest to Take Place May 1-5 Across Four Miami Locations

Israel Sephardic Music Fest to Take Place May 1-5 Across Four Miami Locations

Direct from Yerucham, Israel’s Kulna School for Traditional and Creative Arts and Music will present a week-long festival of Mizrahi music, May 1-5, celebrating Sephardic Jewry.
Remembering the Holocaust at Yom HaShoah Community Observance This Sunday

Remembering the Holocaust at Yom HaShoah Community Observance This Sunday

Join members of our community, Holocaust Survivors and special guest speakers this Sunday, May 1 for an in-person Yom HaShoah observance at the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach.
Hibuki Puppets Bring Comfort to Displaced Ukrainian Child

Hibuki Puppets Bring Comfort to Displaced Ukrainian Child

For nearly 20 years, Hibuki, a frowning stuffed puppy with extra-long, made-for-snuggling limbs, has brought comfort to more than 100,000 Israeli children traumatized by war, rocket explosions and terrorist attacks.
Miami Beach Street to Be Named After Nobel Laureate and Holocaust Survivor Elie Wiesel, z”l

Miami Beach Street to Be Named After Nobel Laureate and Holocaust Survivor Elie Wiesel, z”l

A street adjacent to the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach will be renamed Elie Wiesel Way in memory of the late Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Holocaust Survivor.
Yom HaShoah Community Observance to Be Held Sunday, May 1

Yom HaShoah Community Observance to Be Held Sunday, May 1

Seventy-seven years after the end of the Holocaust, our community will come together on Sunday, May 1 for a Yom HaShoah observance program at the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach.
JCRC Joins in Miami Beach Pride Parade

JCRC Joins in Miami Beach Pride Parade

For the second year in a row, Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), together with community partners organized the Jewish community to march in the Miami Beach Pride Parade.
Diller Teen Fellows Enjoy a World of Experiences

Diller Teen Fellows Enjoy a World of Experiences

Last weekend, Miami’s Diller Teen Fellows went on a journey around the world, exploring Jewish communities far and wide.
Welcome the Voices of Ukrainian Refugees to Your Seder Table

Welcome the Voices of Ukrainian Refugees to Your Seder Table

Last weekend, Miami’s Diller Teen Fellows went on a journey around the world, exploring Jewish communities far and wide.
Greater Miami Jewish Federation, JCRC and RAGM React to the Continuing Terror Attacks in Israel

Greater Miami Jewish Federation, JCRC and RAGM React to the Continuing Terror Attacks in Israel

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation, its Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami (RAGM) are saddened and outraged by the continuation of terror attacks in Israel.
JCRC Art Commission Brings Together Black and Jewish Communities

JCRC Art Commission Brings Together Black and Jewish Communities

This past Wednesday, approximately 200 participants attended Shine a Light on Antisemitism and Racism: A Black & Jewish Art Collaboration, organized by Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC).
Saul Schottenstein Foundation Increases Support for Individuals Facing Food Insecurity

Saul Schottenstein Foundation Increases Support for Individuals Facing Food Insecurity

Clients of Jewish Community Services Kosher Food Bank will have some extra assistance to help ensure their Passover celebrations can include a special touch of their choice, thanks to the ongoing generosity of the Saul Schottenstein Foundation.
Federation Overseas Partners Help Ukrainians Find Safety and Refuge

Federation Overseas Partners Help Ukrainians Find Safety and Refuge

The worst humanitarian crisis since World War II continues as millions of Ukrainians flee from Russia’s horrific aggression. Those left behind are struggling to survive as basic necessities become scarce.
Eighth Graders Return From Meaningful Trip to Israel

Eighth Graders Return From Meaningful Trip to Israel

Ten eighth graders recently returned from a 10-day trip to Israel as the first Miami cohort of IsraelNow, a national educational experience for teens.
Read About Federation’s Support of Relief Efforts in Ukraine

Read About Federation’s Support of Relief Efforts in Ukraine

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.
Federation Continues Supporting Relief Efforts in Ukraine

Federation Continues Supporting Relief Efforts in Ukraine

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.
Help Tell the Story of Holocaust Survivors With 3G Speaker Training

Help Tell the Story of Holocaust Survivors With 3G Speaker Training

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.
First Group of Honeymoon Israel Returns

First Group of Honeymoon Israel Returns

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.
JCRC Program Unveils Artwork that Shines a Light on Antisemitism and Racism

JCRC Program Unveils Artwork that Shines a Light on Antisemitism and Racism

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.
87th Annual Meeting

87th Annual Meeting

The 2024-2025 season will come to a close on Thursday, May 22 at the 87th Annual Meeting, when the Greater Miami Jewish Federation will install the 2025-2026 Board of Directors, Trustees, Leadership Council and Council of Jewish Organizations.

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Lions Visit Panama

Lions Visit Panama

A group of Lions of Judah from Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy recently visited Panama to explore the country’s rich Jewish history, dating back to the 1500s, as well as today’s vibrant Jewish life and culture.

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Hillel Wants You!

Hillel Wants You!

Hillel is once again offering incoming Jewish college freshmen a welcome gift and the chance to win one of five $500 gift cards for back-to-school or dorm essentials.

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Fresh Produce for Israel’s Children

Fresh Produce for Israel’s Children

For years, Federation has provided rescued fresh produce and meals for Israelis in need through Leket Israel, and the demand for the nonprofit’s services has nearly doubled since October 7 due to scarcity and high prices.

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