News From the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

As the crisis in Israel escalates, Federation's Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) is grateful for the support of our elected officials from Miami-Dade County and South Florida.

This year our Jewish community has come together in a time of tremendous challenges. Join us as we look back on the events of the year, recognize leaders and elect a new slate of officers at the 83rd Annual Meeting of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation on Thursday, May 20 at 5:15 p.m.

If you live in South Dade, Federation and the Alper Jewish Community Center want to hear from you!

Explore how to learn and grow through the aging process at the 25th Annual Ministering to the Elderly Conference on Monday, June 7 at 9 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

Despite the pandemic, Federation’s overseas partner The Jewish Agency for Israel has continued to operate its mechinot (pre-army) programs, preparing hundreds of young Israelis for successful service in the Israel Defense Forces and a rewarding career path thereafter.

Calling all incoming freshmen: Does the campus Hillel know you are coming?

Federation’s overseas partner The Jewish Agency for Israel is supporting at-risk children through its Youth Futures program.

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation Attorneys’ Division will honor three members of the legal community on Wednesday, May 5 at 5:30 p.m. at the 36th Annual Judicial Reception.

The second year of Teens Advocating Together, a partnership between Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) and the Miami-Dade Branch of the NAACP, concluded in March with two days of virtual advocacy meetings with elected officials in Tallahassee.

Federation grants can make college more affordable. Are you or someone you know a Jewish college student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree?

“We’re helping parents and families who are dealing with COVID. It’s satisfying to give back to the community.” These are the words of Jacobo Fux, a graduate student at the University of Miami, who volunteered at Federation’s Kosher Food Distribution Drive-Thru last Thursday, April 8.

What is it like to live with severe autism? What does it mean to care for those individuals who need help with daily living?