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Encouraging Jewish Learning With Makom: Innovative Israel Education

Encouraging Jewish Learning With Makom: Innovative Israel Education

Through a Federation-funded initiative and with a few clicks and keystrokes, Jews around the world are encouraged to think, study and talk creatively and deeply about Jewish history and culture.

Volunteer with Federation at South Dade Gives Back: Serve With Your Sole

Volunteer with Federation at South Dade Gives Back: Serve With Your Sole

Help make a difference in the lives of high school students living at the Miami Rescue Mission. Join Federation’s South Dade Branch and Jewish Volunteer Center for South Dade Gives Back: Serve With Your Sole on Sunday, June 3 at
10 a.m.

Join Us for the Greater Miami Jewish Federation 80th Annual Meeting

Join Us for the Greater Miami Jewish Federation 80th Annual Meeting

The 80th Annual Meeting of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is next week! Join us on Thursday, May 31 at Jungle Island. Chaired by Ray Ellen and Allan Yarkin, the event will honor six exceptional individuals for their commitment to Jewish life and community.

How Your Contribution Helps

How Your Contribution Helps

As you finalize your summer activities, please consider including a donation to Federation's Annual Campaign. While things may slow down locally during the summer months, Federation’s lifeline of services works year-round in Miami, in Israel and more than 70 other countries around the world.

JCS Celebrates Opening of Newly Expanded JCS Kosher Food Bank

JCS Celebrates Opening of Newly Expanded JCS Kosher Food Bank

Federation partner agency Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS) recently celebrated the opening of its newly expanded JCS Kosher Food Bank.

Join Us for the Greater Miami Jewish Federation 80th Annual Meeting

Join Us for the Greater Miami Jewish Federation 80th Annual Meeting

Don’t miss your chance to join the Greater Miami Jewish Federation at the 80th Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 31 at 5:30 p.m. at Jungle Island.

Mission Participants Gathered for a Historic and Surprise Event with Koolulam

Mission Participants Gathered for a Historic and Surprise Event with Koolulam

The Israel at 70 Miami Mission was full of wonder and ruach, but the last day provided a sense of community that will always be remembered. On Sunday, April 22, participants gathered in the Jerusalem Theatre for a historic — and surprise — event with Koolulam, the Israeli social action singing sensation.

Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month

Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month

May is Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM), which recognizes the more than 350-year history of Jewish contributions to American culture and provides educators the opportunity to teach diversity, cultural awareness and tolerance.

Celebrate Community Involvement at Federation’s 80th Annual Meeting

Celebrate Community Involvement at Federation’s 80th Annual Meeting

Mazel tov to six individuals whose commitment to Jewish life and community will be recognized with leadership awards at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation 80th Annual Meeting.

JCRC Brings Leadership Together for Skill-Building Workshop

JCRC Brings Leadership Together for Skill-Building Workshop

Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) recently brought together leadership from across the organizational, religious and political spectrums for a skill-building workshop.

Federation Volunteers Pack 28,000 Meals for People in Need

Federation Volunteers Pack 28,000 Meals for People in Need

More than 100 people came together last weekend to assemble meals for people in need in Miami-Dade County. Following Federation’s Israel at 70 Miami Mission, various hands-on community projects, speaking engagements and activities have been planned to bring the Mission experience home.

Women’s Philanthropy Celebrates Community at Annual Meeting

Women’s Philanthropy Celebrates Community at Annual Meeting

Federation Women’s Philanthropy held its Annual Meeting and Installation Brunch on Wednesday, May 16, during an inspiring event at the Jewish Museum of Florida – FIU.

JBlend Miami Drives Learning Across Four Miami Jewish Day Schools

JBlend Miami Drives Learning Across Four Miami Jewish Day Schools

Supported in part by your donations to Federation’s Annual Campaign, JBlend Miami, an innovative education initiative, is celebrating its third anniversary. Designed by Federation subsidiary agency the Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE), in collaboration with the Avi Chai Foundation, JBlend combines traditional instruction with digital tools to provide highly personalized student experiences and introduce new models for lifelong learning in four of Miami’s Jewish day schools.

Videos Show Important Work of Programs and Agencies

Videos Show Important Work of Programs and Agencies

Throughout the Israel at 70 Miami Mission, participants visited a number of programs and agencies supported by your donations to Federation’s Annual Campaign and our historic overseas partners.

Join Us at the Ministering to the Elderly Conference

Join Us at the Ministering to the Elderly Conference

How do we give hope to those in decline and strengthen them at all stages of their lives? Explore these important topics and others during the Ministering to the Elderly Conference on Wednesday, June 6. Whether you are caring for a loved one or work in a profession that serves older populations, this seminar is for you.

Federation Helps Keep Holocaust Survivors’ Stories Alive

Federation Helps Keep Holocaust Survivors’ Stories Alive

Federation’s historic overseas partner, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), helps ensure Holocaust survivors’ powerful stories continue to live on, even after they have passed.

Join Us for the Greater Miami Jewish Federation 80th Annual Meeting

Join Us for the Greater Miami Jewish Federation 80th Annual Meeting

Join the Greater Miami Jewish Federation to honor and thank Amy N. Dean for her service as 2016-2018 Chair of the Board at the 80th Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 31 at 5:30 p.m. at Jungle Island.

PJ Library Miami Welcomes a New Community Connector

PJ Library Miami Welcomes a New Community Connector

Calling all Aventura Moms and Dads! Meet your new PJ Library Aventura Community Connector, Suzanne Gindi, at an upcoming activity this summer. Suzanne will help local families with young children build social connections and engage in Jewish life, programming and learning by hosting family-focused activities in the Aventura area.

Students Compete in Second Annual Miami Jewish Day School Robotics Festival

Students Compete in Second Annual Miami Jewish Day School Robotics Festival

Students from eight Jewish day schools competed in a robotics tournament during the Second Annual Miami Jewish Day School Robotics Festival.

Miami Women Meet Women’s Amutot Grant Recipients

Miami Women Meet Women’s Amutot Grant Recipients

Following the Israel at 70 Miami Mission, 15 dedicated women extended their time abroad to participate in the Women’s Amutot Initiative Study Group.

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