News from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

Free Seats For High Holiday Worship

Don’t let Hurricane Irma ruin your High Holiday plans! Federation and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami have extended online reservations for free High Holiday seating through Sunday, September 17.

How You Can Help After Hurricane Irma

Hurricane Irma has caused widespread damage across Miami-Dade County and other parts of Florida and the Caribbean. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those affected by this terrible storm.

Federation Memorial Services: A Time to Reflect Following the Storm

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation, in conjunction with local synagogues and cemeteries, has organized kivrei avot (memorial services) where we will have an opportunity visit the graves of those we love and reflect on their lives.

Federation Is Here for Our Community

As the region works to recover from the hurricane, Federation is here for our community. If you or someone you know needs assistance, please call the Jewish community’s 24-hour helpline, 305.576.6550, operated by Federation’s local partner agency, Jewish Community Services of South Florida.

Help Victims of Hurricane Maria and the Earthquakes in Mexico

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation is joining our global Jewish community in response to the unfolding catastrophes caused by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean and the earthquakes in Mexico.

Texas Needs Your Help!

Thousands of people are homeless in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and they need your help. Immediately following the hurricane, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation established an emergency fund to support the Jewish and general communities in Houston, San Antonio, Galveston, Corpus Christi and other areas that have been decimated by Harvey.

Stephen Muss Impact Fellowship for AMHSI Now Available 

Calling all teen leaders! Do you have what it takes to be a Stephen Muss Impact Fellow? The Stephen Muss Impact Fellowship prepares a select group of high school students to take their place as future Jewish change-makers.

Free Seats For High Holiday Worship

Free seats are still available for High Holiday worship. Federation and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami, together with 36 participating synagogues, are offering limited seating to unaffiliated members of our community through the High Holiday Welcome Program.

Pardes Channa-Karkur Art Installation Unites Community

In a continued effort to create socialization between different groups in Pardes Channa-Karkur (PCK), Israel, Federation recently helped residents complete a community art project.

Register Now For Federation’s Israel at 70 Mission

More than 800 people have already registered for Federation’s Israel at 70 Mission, April 16-22, 2018. Join us! Spend time in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Commemorate Yom Ha’Zikaron (Memorial Day) and Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Independence Day) in our spiritual homeland.

BE PART OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY'S RESPONSE TO HURRICANE HARVEY

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation has established an Emergency Relief Fund to support the Jewish and general communities in Houston, San Antonio, Galveston, Corpus Christi and other areas that have been hammered by Hurricane Harvey.

Mark Your Calendar for Sunset Over Miami

Real estate professionals: Don’t miss the 20th Annual Sunset Over Miami, the highly popular networking event organized by Federation’s Real Estate Division.

JCRC Initiatives Educate Against Rising Hatred

In the wake of the rise in anti-Semitic rhetoric and hate around the world, the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation has organized a number of ongoing and multi-fold initiatives that unequivocally denounce racism, anti-Semitism and bigotry.

Gift of Israel Savings Program Helps Young Adults Experience Israel

In an effort to ensure every young adult has the opportunity to experience Israel, Federation partners with local synagogues to fund the Gift of Israel Savings program.

Federation Provides Women’s Impact Initiative Grants

For the third year in a row, Federation will provide a total of $50,000 in Women’s Impact Initiative grants, which target local nonprofits that seek to empower and inspire Jewish women and girls and create social, religious and political equality in Miami.

Looking for a Synagogue for High Holiday Worship?

Looking for a synagogue for High Holiday worship? Federation and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami, together with 36 participating synagogues, are offering free seating to unaffiliated members of our community through the High Holiday Welcome Program.

South Florida Community Responds to Charlottesville Violence

Local Teen Receives 2017 Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Award

Sixteen-year-old Miami Beach teen Oliver Stern is the only Miami recipient of the 2017 Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Award, a $36,000 award that recognizes teens for their commitment to social good and volunteer service.