News from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

The Miami Jewish Film Festival (MJFF) Will Take Place January 11 through 25, 2018

The Miami Jewish Film Festival (MJFF), the largest Jewish cultural event in Florida and one of the three largest Jewish film festivals in the world, will present more than 60 films from 20 countries January 11 through 25, 2018.

Take Advantage of Year-End Giving!

Don’t miss out on the advantages of year-end giving! Your payment or new donation by December 31 to the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign lets you support Jewish needs and enjoy tax benefits for 2017.

Global Service Center Ensures Journey Is a Success for Olim

More than 30,000 new olim (immigrants) resettled in Israel in 2016. Federation’s overseas partner, The Jewish Agency for Israel, helps to ensure their journey is a success with its Global Service Center.

Interest-Free Loans Now Available!

The Hebrew Free Loan Association of South Florida (HFLA), a Federation subsidiary, wants to help you! Do you need financial assistance with your small business? What about unexpected home repairs or medical expenses?

Join Us for the 34th Annual Judicial Reception

The Honorable Stanford Blake and Burton Young, Esq. will be recognized at the 34th Annual Judicial Reception on Monday, January 22, at 5:30 p.m., organized by Federation Attorneys’ Division.

Better Together Helps At-Risk Children Enjoy Chanukah

Your donations to Federation’s Annual Campaign help at-risk Israeli children and their families celebrate the Festival of Lights.

Miami Beach Brothers Play Football for a Good Cause

For the second year in a row, Jared, Koby and Evan Resnick held the Quarterbacks for the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, which raised $14,400.

Toy Drive Benefits JCS Kosher Food Bank Families

Your donations to Federation’s Annual Campaign help at-risk Israeli children and their families celebrate the Festival of Lights.

Walk Through History With Israel at 70 Mission

Imagine walking in the footsteps of the millions of Jews who came before you. Imagine praying at the same monuments that have served as cultural and religious touchstones for your Jewish brothers and sisters. Now imagine doing it with 800 members of your Miami community.

Statement from The Jewish Federations of North America

Today, the U.S. administration announced a plan to move the Embassy of the United States in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, honoring a bipartisan commitment made over 20 years ago in the Jerusalem Embassy Act.

Ukraine’s Next Generation of Jews Gives Back to the Community

Federation is helping young adults in Ukraine pursue leadership roles in the Jewish community. Through Metsuda, a year-long young leadership course offered by Federation’s overseas partners, the America Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, this next generation of Ukrainian Jews is learning the power of tzedakah and tikkun olam.

Federation-Supported Israeli Agency Wins Award

Debbie Gross, Director of Tahel, Crisis Center for Religious Women and Children, was recently honored with the President’s Prize for the Advancement of Equality Between the Genders.

Applications for Jewish Overnight Camp Scholarships Now Being Accepted!

Recognizing that Jewish overnight camps greatly contributes to a child’s Jewish identity and values, the Annual Federation/UJA Campaign is now accepting applications for need-based Jewish overnight camp scholarships for children between the ages of 8 and 17 for next summer.

Nearly 700 Venezuelan Jews Attend First Limmud Caracas

Nearly 700 Venezuelan Jews—or 10 percent of the country’s Jewish population—attended the first-ever Limmud Caracas this past Sunday. Sponsored in part by our overseas partner, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, the festival offered more than 30 sessions aimed at deepening residents’ connections to their Jewish identity.

Participate in the Jewish Volunteer Center's Tenth Annual Community Volunteer Days

Give the gift of meaning this holiday season and brighten someone’s day by participating in the Greater Miami Jewish Federation's Jewish Volunteer Center Tenth Annual Community Volunteer Days.

HaZamir Strengthens Miami-Yerucham Partnership

Miami and Yerucham’s Jewish teens are benefiting from Federation’s Miami-Yerucham partnership through HaZamir, two of the more than 38 chapters across the U.S. and Israel that are part of the network of the International Jewish Teen Choir.

Support Federation on #GivingTuesday!

After celebrating a day of giving thanks and being grateful for our blessings, it’s time to give back. On November 28, participate in #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration.

PJ Library Wants to Help You Host a Chanukah Get Together!

PJ Library wants to help you host a Chanukah gathering! Designed to help build social connections and inspire Jewish life and learning, PJ Library Get Together Grants will give PJ Library members up to $150 to create and host a Chanukah celebration or other Jewish-inspired experience during the month of December.

Everything but the Turkey a Success!

Nearly 800 volunteers came together on Monday and Tuesday to make more than 4,000 servings of food for the homeless at the largest Everything but the Turkey in history!

Give Miami Day a Success!

Thank you, Miami! Because of your generosity, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation raised more money than any other organization for the fourth year in a row with a total of $507,000 on Give Miami Day, a $30,000 increase from last year.

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