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Federation’s Israel at 70 Miami Mission begins!

Federation’s Israel at 70 Miami Mission begins!

Federation’s Israel at 70 Miami Mission begins! More than 825 Miamians will be traveling to Israel to participate in this historic journey. You can keep up with all of the Mission activities and celebrations at Israelat70MiamiMission.org.

Miami and Yerucham Diller Fellows Come Together for Mifgash

Miami and Yerucham Diller Fellows Come Together for Mifgash

Miami’s Diller Teen Fellows and their families recently hosted Diller Teens from Federation's partnership city of Yerucham, Israel, in their homes, as part of the program’s Jewish communities' Mifgash (encounter).

Federation Sheds Light on Modern-Day Slavery With Freedom Seder

Federation Sheds Light on Modern-Day Slavery With Freedom Seder

Federation’s Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking recently held its 5th Annual Freedom Seder to shed light on modern-day slavery. Representatives of numerous civic and interfaith organizations came together to discuss the societal problem of domestic minor sex trafficking.

Federation Collaborates With Other Local Nonprofits to Focus on Women’s Safety

Federation Collaborates With Other Local Nonprofits to Focus on Women’s Safety

The Women’s Impact Initiative of Federation is participating in Change the Culture, a collaborative grant that aims to change attitudes on South Florida college campuses, support survivors, empower women and engage men as allies.

Recent Olim (Immigrants) Learn Hebrew Through Ulpan

Recent Olim (Immigrants) Learn Hebrew Through Ulpan

Working with our historic overseas partner, The Jewish Agency for Israel, Federation is helping recent olim (immigrants) learn the language of their new home through Ulpan.

JCRC Participates in a Day of Advocacy in D.C.

JCRC Participates in a Day of Advocacy in D.C.

Last week, leadership from Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) traveled to Washington, D.C. on behalf of our Miami Jewish community for a Day of Advocacy.

Mishkan Miami Offers Pre-Shabbat Healing Services

Mishkan Miami Offers Pre-Shabbat Healing Services

Are you or a loved one struggling with illness, or are you looking for a moment to connect and reflect with your community? Mishkan Miami, Federation’s chaplaincy initiative, in partnership with the Pastoral Care Department of Baptist Health, offers free pre-Shabbat healing services the second Friday of every month.

HaZamir Brings Together Students From Miami and Yerucham

HaZamir Brings Together Students From Miami and Yerucham

This week, Jewish teens from Miami and Yerucham’s chapters of HaZamir — the International Jewish Teen Choir — are strengthening their bond as they perform together at local schools, synagogues and JCCs.

Honor the Holocaust at Yom HaShoah

Honor the Holocaust at Yom HaShoah

Gather with your Miami Jewish community to observe Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, on Sunday, April 23, at the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach.

Honor the Holocaust at Yom HaShoah

Honor the Holocaust at Yom HaShoah

Gather with your Miami Jewish community to observe Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, on Sunday, April 8, at the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach.

Honor the Holocaust at Yom HaShoah

Honor the Holocaust at Yom HaShoah

Gather with your Miami Jewish community to observe Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, on Sunday, April 23, at the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach.

Super Sunday a Success!

Super Sunday a Success!

Last Sunday, more than 700 community members came together on Super Sunday and Good Deeds Day to raise funds for the Annual Federation/UJA Campaign and participate in hands-on volunteer activities.

Passover Around the World

Passover Around the World

Thanks to your generous donations to Federation’s Annual Campaign, our historic overseas partners, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) and The Jewish Agency for Israel, can help ensure that thousands of Jews in the former Soviet Union and Israel have a truly meaningful Pesach.

Israel Trauma Coalition Lends Expertise to Parkland Community

Israel Trauma Coalition Lends Expertise to Parkland Community

As the teachers, students and community surrounding Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School begin their long road back to recovery following the horrific tragedy last month, the Israel Trauma Coalition (ITC), a Federation-funded partner, has provided a team to assist those dealing with the effects of the tragedy.

Apply for Diller Teen Fellows

Apply for Diller Teen Fellows

Do you know an extraordinary Miami teen entering 10th or 11th grade? Diller Teen Fellows, an international, immersive leadership program, is seeking applicants for its 2018-2019 cohort.

Apply Now for the Sylvia Tuman Scholarship Program

Apply Now for the Sylvia Tuman Scholarship Program

Attention, college and graduate students! The Foundation of the Federation wants to help fund your education. Apply now to receive a grant from the Sylvia Tuman Scholarship Program, which provides a limited number of scholarships for Jewish students who require financial assistance to further their education.

Join Mishkan Miami for pre-Shabbat Healing Services

Join Mishkan Miami for pre-Shabbat Healing Services

If you are going through a difficult time, Federation’s Mishkan Miami: The Jewish Connection for Spiritual Support ensures you are never alone.

Greater Miami Jewish Federation Stands With Parkland

Greater Miami Jewish Federation Stands With Parkland

In a show of solidarity and support for the victims and survivors of the horrific shooting in Parkland, Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy and Jewish Volunteer Center joined the Jewish Federation of Broward County for its Purim Project for Parkland.

Federation Supports Innovative Israeli Entrepreneurs

Federation Supports Innovative Israeli Entrepreneurs

Your donations to Federation’s Annual Campaign are helping encourage the next generation of Israeli entrepreneurs in a variety of meaningful ways. Federation’s overseas partner, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, oversees Hakaveret, or The Hive.

Early Childhood Education is a Priority for PJ Library

Early Childhood Education is a Priority for PJ Library

Federation is helping elevate early childhood education in Miami. PJ Library and the Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education, a subsidiary agency of Federation, recently hosted 25 of Miami’s top Jewish educators for Nurturing Spirituality in Children, this year’s iteration of the annual PJ Goes to School training session.

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