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Holocaust Education Week Brings Films, Speakers and Art Exhibitions to Miami

With the alarming rise of antisemitism throughout the US and abroad, this year’s Holocaust Education Week, beginning Sunday, November 7 through Friday November 12, offers critical learning tools for our community.

Shalom Bayit Helps Survivors of Domestic Abuse

Physical attacks, emotional abuse, isolation, verbal rage, threats and intimidation — these are the signs of domestic violence, which can impact anyone, regardless of religion, age, gender, education or economic status.

Join Us for a Virtual Commemoration of Kristallnacht

Come together with our community as we mark one of the most tragic days in Jewish history at Kristallnacht: A Virtual Commemoration on Sunday, November 7 at 6 p.m.

Secure the Future of Holocaust Education: Miami Beach Residents, Vote Yes on Referendum

If you are a resident of Miami Beach, the Jewish community needs your vote to help secure the future of Holocaust education.

Learn About Jewish Life on Campus

College application season is upon us and Hillel International has an important resource for high school seniors and their families.

Become a Spiritual Caregiver With Refuat Ha-Nefesh

Are you looking for a rewarding program to give back to older adults who are isolated and lonely during the pandemic?

Base Miami Provides Opportunities for Jewish Community

For young adults looking for meaningful connections to Jewish life, Base Miami, an innovative Federation program, is the place to go.

Miami Beach Residents: Vote Yes on Referendum 1to Support Holocaust Education

Calling all residents of Miami Beach: The Jewish community needs your help to secure the future of Holocaust education. Please vote YES ON REFERENDUM 1, Amending the Lease of City Property: Holocaust Memorial Site to help ensure the future of Holocaust education for the next generation at no cost to taxpayers.

Celebrate Sigd With the Ethiopian Jewish Community

You’re invited to join The Jewish Agency for Israel on Wednesday, November 3 at Noon (EST) for a virtual celebration of Sigd, a holiday focused on renewal and redemption.

Hebraica Maccabi Games Celebrates 40 Years

Join our Jewish community at the 40th Annual Hebraica Maccabi Games! What started with 200 athletes is now the largest annual Jewish athletic event of its kind in the US. From Thursday, November 18-Sunday, November 28, hundreds of Jewish individuals from all over the world will gather at the Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center, a Federation partner agency, for an Olympic-style competition in 17 different events.

Applications are Now Open for the Stephen Muss Impact Fellowship

Do you know an extraordinary teen leader ready to take the next step in their Jewish journey? The Stephen Muss Impact Fellowship is now accepting applications for its 2022 Miami cohort, taking place September 5-December 21, 2022.

Helping At-Risk Teens in Israel

Federation overseas partner The Jewish Agency for Israel is helping at-risk teens in Israel through Youth Futures.

JCRC Program Brings Jewish and Black Teens Together

Teens Advocating Together, a program of Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) in partnership with the Miami-Dade Branch of the NAACP’s Youth Council, recently launched its third year.

Jewish Day School Enrollment Increases for the 2021-2022 School Year

Federation, along with our overseas partner, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), has long prioritized the health and wellbeing of older adults.WithOctober 1 recognized as International Day of Older Persons, we are reminded that in the wake of the pandemic, issues of the aging population have become particularly significant.

Repair the World and Federation Welcome New Fellows to Miami

Say Shalom to the new Repair the World Miami Fellows: Bevy Daniel and Liv Kleimen. Repair the World Miami, a Federation partner, works closely with our Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC) and Young Leadership Division (YLD) to create impactful volunteering opportunities for young Jewish adults.

International Day of Older Persons Highlights Federation’s Work

Federation, along with our overseas partner, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), has long prioritized the health and wellbeing of older adults.WithOctober 1 recognized as International Day of Older Persons, we are reminded that in the wake of the pandemic, issues of the aging population have become particularly significant.

Join Us to Celebrate Individuals With Differing Abilities

Come together virtually to honor the accomplishments of people with differing abilities and celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM).

Federation Partner Agencies Shine During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Sharsharet and Yodeah — two nonprofits whose work is centered around breast cancer screenings, support, education and awareness of the heightened risk for hereditary genetic mutations faced by Jewish women and men — are making sure Breast Cancer Awareness month does not go unnoticed.
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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