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Miami’s Young Adults Experience Birthright Israel

It was a meaningful and fun-filled Israel experience for 20 participants who recently returned from Federation’s Young Leadership Division Birthright trip. One of the most memorable experiences was a day-long excursion to Yerucham, Federation’s partnership city, where they saw firsthand the close relationship between Miami and the growing Israeli city.

Federation Partners Are Making a Difference in Haiti

It has been nearly two weeks since the devastating earthquake in Haiti and the island nation needs our help more than ever.

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation Announces a Groundbreaking Partnership With Shul of Bal Harbour, EZS Events and Hatzalah of South Florida to Benefit Surfside Tragedy Victims

Immediately following the catastrophic collapse of Surfside’s Champlain Towers South condominium on June 24, 2021, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation embarked on an emergency campaign to raise funds to assist those who were impacted by the disaster.

L’Shanah Tovah 5782!

A High Holiday Message from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation
Volunteer at the Kosher Food Distribution Drive-Thru

Volunteer at the Kosher Food Distribution Drive-Thru

Calling all volunteers: Federation’s Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC) needs your help at our next Free Kosher Food Distribution Drive-Thru, taking place Thursday, August 26 at Federation Headquarters, 4200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami.
Be a Part of the Jewish Community Response’s to the Earthquake in Haiti

Be a Part of the Jewish Community Response’s to the Earthquake in Haiti

As the people of Haiti confront devastating loss and anguish in the wake of the earthquake that occurred on Saturday, August 14, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is helping those affected by the disaster.
Connect With Your Community at Federation’s High Holiday Welcome Program

Connect With Your Community at Federation’s High Holiday Welcome Program

Federation's High Holiday Welcome Program 5782/2021 is helping our community find connection, tradition and meaning.
Grant Applications Available for Organizations With Innovative Jewish Programs

Grant Applications Available for Organizations With Innovative Jewish Programs

Federation is supporting organizations that make a difference in our community and transform Jewish life.
Supporting Surfside

Supporting Surfside

What does it mean for the Greater Miami Jewish Federation to be here for the community in ordinary and extraordinary times?
Experience Israel With Your Better Half

Experience Israel With Your Better Half

Are you looking to bring Jewish life and traditions into your relationship? Honeymoon Israel (HMI) is here to help!
Explore the Wonders of Israel From Your Living Room

Explore the Wonders of Israel From Your Living Room

You can explore Israel from your living room thanks to the programs developed by Federation’s Senior Community Shlicha (emissary) Tamar Kolumbus.
Keeping The Spirit of Jewish Summer Camp Alive Through the Pandemic

Keeping The Spirit of Jewish Summer Camp Alive Through the Pandemic

Like so many organizations, Camp Szarvas, a rural Jewish summer camp in Hungary, has innovatively adapted to the pandemic.
Hillels Help College Students Strengthen Their Jewish Identity

Hillels Help College Students Strengthen Their Jewish Identity

As college students return to classes this fall, they have a meaningful way to connect with their Jewish heritage.
Connect With Your Community During Shabbat of Wholeness

Connect With Your Community During Shabbat of Wholeness

With COVID-19 cases rising once more, we continue to face incredibly difficult and often isolating times.
Local Teachers Find Ways to Incorporate Gratitude and Spirituality in the Classroom

Local Teachers Find Ways to Incorporate Gratitude and Spirituality in the Classroom

Even in the most challenging of times, Miami's early childhood educators are helping children cultivate an attitude of gratitude, through an innovative program developed by the Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE), a Federation subsidiary agency.
Supporting Surfside

Supporting Surfside

While the tragedy in Surfside has started to fade from the headlines, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation remains committed to helping individuals and families recovering from devastating loss.
Israeli Division Makes History With First-Ever One-Day Mission in Israel

Israeli Division Makes History With First-Ever One-Day Mission in Israel

It was an enlightening, meaningful and historic day for 22 participants of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Israeli Division as they recently came together for the division’s first-ever one-day mission in Israel.
One Month Later, Federation Continues to Support Surfside

One Month Later, Federation Continues to Support Surfside

In the month since the collapse of Surfside’s Champlain Towers South, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation has distributed approximately $525,000 in immediate financial aid to those affected by the disaster as they try to rebuild their lives in the uncertain days ahead.
Base Miami Finds Success Despite Pandemic

Base Miami Finds Success Despite Pandemic

Not long after Base Miami became a Federation partner, COVID-19 spread around the world, but even a pandemic couldn’t stop the success of the program and the inspiring duo behind it: Rabbi Adam Gindea and his wife Jessie.
Program Explores the Complexities of Israel

Program Explores the Complexities of Israel

How do we discuss Israel and engage with others about the complexities our homeland faces? This challenging task was the subject of a 16-month initiative sponsored by Makom, the Israel Education Lab of Federation overseas partner The Jewish Agency for Israel. Educators from Makom worked with residents and professionals from Moishe House, an international program that provides home-based Jewish experiences for young adults.
Jewish and Haitian Americans Celebrate Together

Jewish and Haitian Americans Celebrate Together

May is both Jewish American Heritage Month and Haitian American Heritage Month, and members of both communities recently came together for an interactive program organized by Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), Santa La and Ayiti Community Trust.

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Meeting Needs of IDF Reservists

Meeting Needs of IDF Reservists

With the recent increase of IDF troops called to active duty, Federation funding continues to provide critical support to reservists and their families.

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Mazal Tov to Kesher Academy on 30 Years!

Mazal Tov to Kesher Academy on 30 Years!

One of 12 Federation-funded day schools, Kesher is housed within Sheck Hillel Community School, providing students access to a variety of resources, activities and celebrations, and most importantly, numerous social and academic inclusion opportunities.

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Ministering to the Elderly Conference

Ministering to the Elderly Conference

Loneliness and social isolation can have a profound effect on us, particularly as we age, impacting our health and wellbeing. This topic will be explored at the 29th Annual Ministering to the Elderly Conference on Thursday, June 4.

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