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Three Years Into the War, Federation Continues Helping Ukrainian Jews

Three Years Into the War, Federation Continues Helping Ukrainian Jews

February 24 marked three years since Russia invaded Ukraine, and Federation is continuing steadfast support of tens of thousands of Ukrainian Jews who are depending on our help. Each day throughout unrelenting attacks, rolling blackouts, frigid temperatures and skyrocketing inflation, Federation has provided uninterrupted, lifesaving care for the elderly, children, refugees, the newly impoverished and the internally displaced.
Mark Your Calendars for Matzah Mitzvah

Mark Your Calendars for Matzah Mitzvah

Help share the joy of Passover with Holocaust Survivors and other homebound older adults in our community by participating in Matzah Mitzvah on Sunday, April 6 at 9 a.m. The much-loved, family-favorite volunteer event will bring together hundreds of community members to pack and deliver Passover food and personal hygiene baskets to more than 500 individuals.
Federation Funds Eight Public-Access Defibrillators for Yerucham

Federation Funds Eight Public-Access Defibrillators for Yerucham

“Thanks to Miami’s Jewish community, Yerucham is more ready than ever to assist our residents and those nearby in saving lives,” said Ofir Tsimmering, Yerucham Chair of the Miami-Yerucham Partnership.
Supporting Returning October 7 Hostages and Their Families

Supporting Returning October 7 Hostages and Their Families

As the freed hostages settle back into life at home and begin their long road to recovery, Federation is providing critical assistance to released individuals and their families through the Fund for Victims of Terror (FVOT).
YLD Masquerade Ball Raises Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars

YLD Masquerade Ball Raises Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars

The future of Jewish Miami is bright! A sold-out crowd of more than 500 guests packed Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center for the Third Annual Masquerade Ball, presented by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Young Leadership Division.
Join Federation's JCRC for Israel Day at the Florida Capitol

Join Federation's JCRC for Israel Day at the Florida Capitol

Jewish Miami is taking over the Capitol March 25-26 with our fellow Florida Federations and the Israeli Consulate for an exciting 24 hours of pro-Israel programming. Hotels are selling out for this important gathering, which will include sessions with high-level experts on Israel, antisemitism, education and technology.
BeWell Miami Presents Second Annual Jewish Community Youth Mental Health Summit

BeWell Miami Presents Second Annual Jewish Community Youth Mental Health Summit

The mental health and wellbeing of our nation’s youth is at a critical point, especially for Jewish teens as they navigate ongoing geopolitical conflicts and increasingly prevalent antisemitism.
The Jewish Federations of North America Statement on Slain Hostages

The Jewish Federations of North America Statement on Slain Hostages

The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) mourn and pray for the families of Itzik Elgarat, Tsahi Idan, Shlomo Mantzur and Ohad Yahalomi, all taken hostage from their safe rooms and homes in a horrifying manner by Hamas terrorists on October 7.
Women’s Philanthropy Welcomes Chef Yaniv Cohen for The Women’s Event

Women’s Philanthropy Welcomes Chef Yaniv Cohen for The Women’s Event

For a taste of community and cuisine, join Federation Women’s Philanthropy at this year's The Women’s Event, featuring chef and restaurateur Yaniv Cohen, also known as The Spice Detective.
Jewish Miami Makes Super Sunday and Good Deeds Day Super Great

Jewish Miami Makes Super Sunday and Good Deeds Day Super Great

More than 500 volunteers of all ages came together at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation last Sunday to raise vital dollars and join in meaningful mitzvah projects to support those in need.
Don’t Miss Super Sunday — This Sunday!

Don’t Miss Super Sunday — This Sunday!

It’s not too late to sign up for Super Sunday and Good Deeds Day, this Sunday, February 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Register for Federation’s largest phonathon of the year and join hundreds of volunteers from across Jewish Miami to raise critical funds for the 2025 Federation Campaign.
Joan Kasner: Teaching by Example

Joan Kasner: Teaching by Example

Teaching daily at the same Miami school for 60 years, 89-year-old Joan Kasner sets an example for her commitment to helping others, which is also evident in her longtime philanthropic support of Federation and our Jewish community.
Jewish Federations React to Hamas' Psychological Warfare on Bibas Family

Jewish Federations React to Hamas' Psychological Warfare on Bibas Family

Jewish Federations are appalled, outraged and disgusted by Hamas’ cruel and deceitful psychological warfare against the Bibas family, the State of Israel and the Jewish people.
JVC Organizes Kindness Day at Alper JCC Miami

JVC Organizes Kindness Day at Alper JCC Miami

More than 100 participants came together last weekend for the first annual Kindness Day at the J, a joint program between Federation Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC) and Alper JCC Miami.
New Law Combating Food Insecurity in Israel

New Law Combating Food Insecurity in Israel

Through Federation’s sustained support, Leket Israel is having a greater impact on combating food insecurity following the Knesset’s recent passage of a new law requiring surplus food redistribution.
Super Sunday Is Coming Up!

Super Sunday Is Coming Up!

Super Sunday is next weekend, and hundreds of volunteers from Jewish Miami will come together to make calls and raise critical funds for the 2025 Federation Campaign during our largest annual phonathon, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Helping to Heal October 7 Survivors

Helping to Heal October 7 Survivors

Federation is assisting thousands of traumatized survivors of the October 7 terrorist attack. Within the first weeks of the Israel-Hamas war, Federation-funded ELI Wartime Response began providing vital trauma relief, as well as long-term therapeutic intervention, impacting 2,000 survivors and evacuees.
Tal Becker, Israeli Legal Expert, Headlines Upcoming Program

Tal Becker, Israeli Legal Expert, Headlines Upcoming Program

In partnership with The Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE), Federation is proud to present Israel at a Crossroads: Three Dilemmas for the Jewish State on Sunday, March 9, 5-6:30 p.m., at Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center.
Federation Receives $200,000 to Continue Support of Holocaust Survivors

Federation Receives $200,000 to Continue Support of Holocaust Survivors

Federation has been awarded $200,000 to continue its critical support of programming and social services for Holocaust Survivors and trauma care for diverse older adults in Miami. The funds are part of a $3.3 million federal grant from the Administration for Community Living, secured through Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA).
Register Now for Birthright Israel

Register Now for Birthright Israel

Can you imagine anything better than traveling through Israel with a group of your peers from Miami? Applications are now being accepted for this summer’s Miami community Birthright Israel trip, June 15-26.
Federation Leaders Explore Jewish Life in Paris

Federation Leaders Explore Jewish Life in Paris

Last week, leaders from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation were among the hundreds of volunteers who took part in the annual Jewish Federations of North America campaign mission, this time to Paris, France.

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Emotional Support During the Israel-Iran War

Emotional Support During the Israel-Iran War

For years, Federation’s partner, the Israel Trauma Coalition (ITC), has provided emotional support for Israelis in the aftermath of terror attacks, so the nonprofit was able to quickly assist thousands when the war with Iran recently broke out.

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FVC: Paying it Forward This Summer

FVC: Paying it Forward This Summer

It’s been a busy summer for our Federation Volunteer Center (FVC), which has been collaborating with numerous community partners and engaging hundreds of Jewish Miamians in hands-on service projects.

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Celebrating Disability Pride Month

Celebrating Disability Pride Month

July is Disability Pride Month and Federation’s Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance (MJAA) offers resources to help celebrate and support Jewish Miamians with disabilities.

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