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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.
Learn About Jewish Life With Base Miami

Learn About Jewish Life With Base Miami

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.
Federation Bringing Relief to Ukrainian Refugees

Federation Bringing Relief to Ukrainian Refugees

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.
Young Adults Can Find Community With YLD’s Newish and Jewish

Young Adults Can Find Community With YLD’s Newish and Jewish

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.
Federation Leaders Visit the Poland-Ukraine Border With JFNA Leadership Mission

Federation Leaders Visit the Poland-Ukraine Border With JFNA Leadership Mission

“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.
Thank You, Miami for a Successful Super Sunday!

Thank You, Miami for a Successful Super Sunday!

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.
Federation Monitoring the Relief Efforts in Ukraine

Federation Monitoring the Relief Efforts in Ukraine

As the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine deepens, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is continuing to support critical relief efforts on the ground.
Help Make Sunday a SUPER Day!

Help Make Sunday a SUPER Day!

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.
Passover Experience for Adults With Special Needs

Passover Experience for Adults With Special Needs

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

Scholarships Available for College Students

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

JCRC Action Alert

Urge Congress to support supplemental funding for the Ukraine crisis and to extend the “Lautenberg Amendment”
Federation System Fulfills a Critical Role in Ukraine Relief Efforts

Federation System Fulfills a Critical Role in Ukraine Relief Efforts

Large countries invading their neighbor, assuming their sovereignty is up for grabs, is nothing new. In fact, it's as old as time itself.
Federation Overseas Partners Helping Jewish Refugees in Ukraine Make Aliyah

Federation Overseas Partners Helping Jewish Refugees in Ukraine Make Aliyah

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.
Join Us for Super Sunday

Join Us for Super Sunday

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.
Have You Registered for the Israel 75 Miami Mega Mission Yet?


Have You Registered for the Israel 75 Miami Mega Mission Yet?


Less than one month since we launched the Israel 75 Miami Mega Mission, more than 250 members of Miami’s Jewish community have already registered for the journey of a lifetime!
Women’s Philanthropy Marks 50th Anniversary of Lion of Judah

Women’s Philanthropy Marks 50th Anniversary of Lion of Judah

"We do not change the world when we whisper, we change it when we roar.” (Cleo Wade) Maybe Norma Kipnis Wilson and her dear friend Toby Friedland, both of blessed memory, knew that instinctively back in 1972 when they created the Lion of Judah program right here in Miami.
Mental Health Awareness for Campers

Mental Health Awareness for Campers

Alper JCC Miami is partnering with the Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s BeWell Miami to bring camper mental health care to summer camp.

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Welcome Home, Olim

Welcome Home, Olim

Just one day after the recent ceasefire with Iran, 110 olim (new immigrants) from France arrived in Israel, and with the help of Federation partner The Jewish Agency for Israel, they continue to come, eager to start a new life in their new home.

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Helping Ethiopian Israelis Enter the High-Tech Work Force

Helping Ethiopian Israelis Enter the High-Tech Work Force

Federation is helping bridge the gap of Ethiopian Israelis employed in Israel’s tech sector by funding Tech-Career, a comprehensive training program established in 2002 by and for Ethiopian Israelis.

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College Freshmen: Hillel Is Calling!


College Freshmen: Hillel Is Calling!


Incoming college freshmen can register now to join Hillel International for a free virtual session on Thursday, July 31 at 7 p.m. ET.

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