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JELF Offers Interest-free Loan for Jewish Students Pursuing Higher Education

Do you need help paying for college? JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund), a Federation partner agency, is now accepting applications for interest-free loans for Jewish students pursuing higher education, including graduate, vocational or technical school.

Saul Schottenstein Foundation Helps Families Celebrate the High Holidays

Myra’s famous holiday dessert, fondly referred to as Bubbie’s Spongecake, may not have made it to the table this year without the help of The Saul Schottenstein Foundation.

PJ Library Celebrates 5782

PJ Library welcomed 5782 with a special virtual program in partnership with Maker Monkey Workshop and the Miami Children’s Museum.

Federation Helps Secure Over $2.6 Million in Security Grants

This past year, Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) and the Office of Community Security (OCS) helped Miami’s Jewish institutions receive 19 grants totaling nearly $2.7 million from the federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program.

Scholarships Help Children Experience Jewish Summer Camp

Making friendship bracelets, enjoying cookouts, canoeing in the lake, laughing with pals, celebrating Shabbat under the stars…

Interest-Free Loans Can Help You

If you are in need of financial help, the Hebrew Free Loan Association of Miami, (HFLA) a program of Federation, can help.

Program Teaches Miami Marlins Staff About Antisemitism

With this week’s release of the annual FBI Hate Crime Statistics Act Report, which showed that reported hate crimes targeting the Jewish community made up nearly 60 percent of all religiously motivated hate crimes, we know education is an increasingly important tool to combat hate.

Connect With Your Community During High Holiday Worship Services — Virtually or In-Person

Are you looking for a way to connect with your community during the High Holidays? Federation’s High Holiday Welcome Program 5782/2021 can help.

JAA Guides Families of Children With Special Needs

For parents of children with special needs, the start of the school year can be challenging with new routines and changes.

Become a Spiritual Caregiver With Refuat Ha-Nefesh

Mishkan Miami: The Jewish Connection for Spiritual Support is beginning a new cohort of volunteer training to help older adults who are seeking support and companionship.

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!
Greater Miami Jewish Federation, its JCRC and RAGM horrified and saddened by the mass shooting at Hanukkah event in Sydney

Greater Miami Jewish Federation, its JCRC and RAGM horrified and saddened by the mass shooting at Hanukkah event in Sydney

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation, its Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami (RAGM) are horrified and saddened over the mass shooting in Sydney, Australia, targeting the Jewish community during a Hanukkah celebration and murdering at least 11 people and injuring dozens more.

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Make a Difference Before Year End

Make a Difference Before Year End

While the year is ending, the needs of Jews in Miami, in Israel and around the world will continue and as always, Federation will be there to help.

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Grocery Gift Cards: A Meaningful Mitzvah During Chanukah

Grocery Gift Cards: A Meaningful Mitzvah During Chanukah

Leading up to Chanukah, clients of Jewish Community Services (JCS) Kosher Food Bank are receiving grocery gift cards along with their regular food packages, thanks to the generosity of Federation donors.

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The Kallah Project Provides Wedding Gown for Former Hostage

The Kallah Project Provides Wedding Gown for Former Hostage

During a visit to Miami, an Israeli couple reunited after 491 days apart decided to renew their wedding vows — with help from The Kallah Project.

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