News from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

Your Dollars at Work: ‘Susan’s House’ Provides Safe Haven for At-Risk Israeli Youth

Your donation to the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign is working to help at-risk Israeli youth at “Susan’s House” in Jerusalem.

Miami-Dade Jewish Educators Learn About Holocaust at Yad Vashem

A group of 10 Jewish educators from across Miami-Dade participated in an intensive study program at Yad Vashem’s International School for Holocaust Studies, in partnership with the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.

Federation Is Collecting Donations to Aid Pakistani Flood Victims

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation is collecting funds to aid victims of the devastating floods in Pakistan.

Federation Launches 2nd Annual Jewish Community Heroes Awards to Recognize and Promote Volunteerism

Jewish Community Heroes is a national initiative recognizing individuals who are bettering their communities through service. Nominations and votes for noteworthy individuals are now being accepted. Last year’s effort attracted over a half million votes.

Families Donate School Supplies to JCS Kosher Food Bank

Members of the Politano family from North Dade recently took part in the annual Jewish Community Services of South Florida “Milk & Honey” program, which delivers kosher food baskets to seniors and others in need during the High Holidays.

Jewish Community Brings Online Job Service to Miami

Since its launch in Spring 2010, ParnossahWorks — an online job service and initiative of F•E•G•S Health and Human Services System — has posted more than 100 jobs online, and more new job seekers sign up on the website every day.

Aventura Pilates Teachers Dance into Lives of Ethiopian-Israeli Children in Pardes Channa-Karkur

Oriana Franco Azizollahoff and Renee Ricca of Aventura are helping to support a nascent dance program for Ethiopian-born children in Pardes Channa-Karkur, one of Miami's partnership cities in Israel.

Rabbinical Association Announces New Slate of Officers

The Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami (RAGM) has elected Rabbi Mark Kram, spiritual leader of Temple Beth Or, as its 2010–2011 President, as well as a full slate of Officers for the coming year.

Community Invited to Celebrate 'Shabbat Across Miami' February 19 and 20

Join the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, participating Miami-Dade County synagogues, Jewish day schools and agencies, as well as worshippers throughout the community for a special Shabbat celebration on Friday and Saturday, February 19 and 20.

Federation Collecting Funds in Response to Hurricane in Haiti

As part of the Jewish community’s response to the massive earthquake on January 12 in Haiti, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is collecting funds to provide immediate humanitarian aid to earthquake victims and their families. One hundred percent of all contributions to this fund are being allocated directly to the relief effort.

Federation's Attorneys' Division Hosts 26th Annual Judicial Reception

The Attorneys’ Division of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation will recognize the accomplishments of Judge Paul C. Huck, Judge Scott J. Silverman and attorney Donald I. Bierman

Women with a Mission on a Mission to Israel

The Women’s Department of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation has scheduled an extraordinary mission to Israel from April 13 to April 20, 2010.*

Alternative Spring Breaks in Israel Available for College Students

If you’re a college student, here’s a chance to make your spring break much more meaningful with an Alternative Spring Break (ASB), presented by the Jewish National Fund, in partnership with the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, the Jewish Volunteer Center, and the Israel and Overseas Department.

UM Offers Spring 2010 Semester in Israel

The University of Miami’s study-abroad campus in Israel — UGalilee — is offering a unique opportunity for students to study for the Spring 2010 semester in the north of Israel, the birthplace of Rabbinic Judaism and early Christianity.

Interest-free Loans Provide Opportunities for Miami-Dade Students

With so many families struggling to pay for even the most basic necessities, finding dollars to send a child to college can be even more challenging. But thanks to the Jewish Educational Loan Fund (JELF), some Miami-Dade County students were able to find the “last dollars” they needed to participate in higher education.

Kulanu Leadership and Educational Program for Teens Launches

An innovative Jewish leadership and educational program for teens — Kulanu — will be launched in December connecting three cities: Miami, Buenos Aires and Yerucham.

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