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Connecting to Jewish Communities in Bahrain and the UAE

Connecting to Jewish Communities in Bahrain and the UAE

In the wake of the historic diplomatic agreements between Israel and the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Federation overseas partner The Jewish Agency for Israel has already begun to support Jewish education and enhance Jewish identity for the Jewish population in each country.
Don’t Miss The Women’s Event!

Don’t Miss The Women’s Event!

It’s almost time to “meet” Mayim at The Women’s Event! Chaired by Silvia Assor, Federation Women’s Philanthropy signature program will bring together Jewish women from across our community for a virtual event to remember.
Federation Organizes Another Kosher Food Distribution Drive-Thru

Federation Organizes Another Kosher Food Distribution Drive-Thru

Food is more than just sustenance. It’s community. The Greater Miami Jewish Federation continues to respond to those facing food insecurity as a result of the pandemic with our fifth Kosher Food Distribution Drive-Thru since the beginning of the pandemic, on Friday, October 16.
Stay Informed With the Return of The Community Post

Stay Informed With the Return of The Community Post

Stay informed with the latest events in the Jewish community with the return of The Community Post to your inbox every Sunday, beginning October 18. The online publication is a one-stop portal to view a compilation of events happening in Miami’s Jewish community.
Virtual Sessions Offer Tools to Combat Anti-Semitism and BDS

Virtual Sessions Offer Tools to Combat Anti-Semitism and BDS

Building on a strong foundation of educating our community, Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), along with some of its counterparts throughout Florida, is sponsoring an Israel Action Network Regional Training on Israel, BDS and anti-Semitism.
Patients at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Celebrate Shabbat With Help From Federation

Patients at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Celebrate Shabbat With Help From Federation

Patients at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital are connecting to their Jewish heritage, even while hospitalized, thanks to support from a Federation Jewish Incubator Grant.
Federation Partners are Building Bridges During the Coronavirus Crisis

Federation Partners are Building Bridges During the Coronavirus Crisis

The Miami-Yerucham Partnership has taken its mission of building people-to-people relationships between the two cities to the next level. A few months ago, the Yerucham Robotics high school team (Y Team) made face shields for Federation partner agencies in Israel that serve populations with special needs.
Federation Provides Emergency Help During Pandemic

Federation Provides Emergency Help During Pandemic

Jewish teachings highlight the importance of extending an open hand to those in need, and throughout the pandemic, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation has done just that.
Young Lion of Judah Program Offers Volunteer Opportunities

Young Lion of Judah Program Offers Volunteer Opportunities

Do you know a Bar or Bat Mitzvah student looking for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to engage with Holocaust Survivors or volunteer at local Jewish organizations?
Take Online Classes With the Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning

Take Online Classes With the Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning

Are you looking to stimulate your mind and soul? Registration is now open for more than two dozen virtual fall classes through the Florence Melton School of Adult Learning & Growth/Melton & More, a department of Federation subsidiary agency the Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education.
The Women’s Event is Less Than One Month Away!

The Women’s Event is Less Than One Month Away!

Mayim Bialik has a message for you! The Women’s Event, Greater Miami Jewish Federation Women’s Philanthropy signature program, is less than one a month away!
Mishkan Miami Offers Jewish Caregiver Support Group

Mishkan Miami Offers Jewish Caregiver Support Group

In this time of social and physical isolation, it is more important than ever to lean on each other for support. Mishkan Miami, Federation’s Connection for Spiritual Support, is offering a Jewish Caregiver Support Group.
Meet the Repair the World Fellows

Meet the Repair the World Fellows

What do a soccer fanatic, a yogi, a criminal justice reformer and a certified beekeeper have in common? They are the new Repair the World Miami Fellows – Ella Fies, Jenneva Clauss, Anya Gips and Andrew Lloyd.
Local Synagogues Celebrate the High Holidays

Local Synagogues Celebrate the High Holidays

Spiritual connections are more important than ever for the High Holidays this year. Although our traditional High Holiday Welcome Program is not possible this year, Federation encourages our community members to connect to the wide variety of creative offerings being provided by Miami synagogues.
Supporting Women and Children in Israel During the Pandemic

Supporting Women and Children in Israel During the Pandemic

Your donations to the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign are helping Federation provide emergency grants to three Israeli nonprofits supporting at-risk women and children.
A Statement from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Regarding Israel and the Kingdom of Bahrain

A Statement from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Regarding Israel and the Kingdom of Bahrain

September 14, 2020 - The Greater Miami Jewish Federation and its Jewish Community Relations Council applaud the normalization of relations between Israel and the Kingdom of Bahrain. The two countries will exchange embassies and ambassadors and cooperate on health, business, technology, education, security and agricultural issues. The establishment of full diplomatic ties between Israel and Bahrain, on the heels of Israel’s recent Abraham Accord with the United Arab Emirates, is another welcome, groundbreaking development. We are hopeful that this will lead to additional diplomatic agreements with other Arab nations in the near-term future and that the continued normalization of relations between Israel and its Arab neighbors will usher in an era of peace and stability in the region, including a durable, just and secure resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
L’Shanah Tovah 5781!

L’Shanah Tovah 5781!

On behalf of the Officers, Board of Directors and Staff of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, we extend our warmest wishes to you and your family for a sweet New Year.
Apply Now for Women’s Impact Initiative Grants

Apply Now for Women’s Impact Initiative Grants

Federation is now accepting applications for the sixth cycle of Women’s Impact Initiative Grants.
Coronavirus Creates Unique Security Challenges

Coronavirus Creates Unique Security Challenges

Federation’s Office of Community Security has been actively working with Miami’s Jewish institutions to prevent dangerous and disruptive threats during the pandemic.
40 Day & 40 Nights Offers Meaningful Programs for the High Holy Days

40 Day & 40 Nights Offers Meaningful Programs for the High Holy Days

Are you looking for a meaningful experience for the High Holy Days? Federation, with support from Mishkan Miami, the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami, Base Miami and area agencies, synagogues and day schools, is offering 40 Days & 40 Nights, a schedule of enriching programs providing virtual learning and growing opportunities.
Miami Jewish Community Study

Miami Jewish Community Study

In order to better understand the demographics and needs of Miami’s Jewish population, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation has launched its “Miami Jewish Community Study.”

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Mental Health After 10/7

Mental Health After 10/7

Through donations to the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign and the Israel Emergency Fund, individuals coping with the gravity of October 7 are receiving support to begin the long healing journey ahead.

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Make Your Federation Donation Tax-Deductible

Make Your Federation Donation Tax-Deductible

Nancy and Norman Lipoff pay their Annual Federation/UJA Campaign contributions through an IRA Charitable Rollover.

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Join Your Community for Matzah Mitzvah


Join Your Community for Matzah Mitzvah


Help share the joy of Passover with Holocaust Survivors and other older adults in our community by participating in Matzah Mitzvah on Sunday, April 7 at 9 a.m.

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