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Ministering to the Elderly Explores How to Grow Through the Aging Process

Ministering to the Elderly Explores How to Grow Through the Aging Process

Register now for the 25th Annual Ministering to the Elderly Conference on Monday, June 7 at 9 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Women’s Philanthropy Gets Creative With Annual Meeting and Installation

Women’s Philanthropy Gets Creative With Annual Meeting and Installation

It was a creative and meaningful Women’s Philanthropy Annual Meeting and Installation that wrapped up a challenging and productive year.
Love Your Job by Working at a Jewish Summer Camp

Love Your Job by Working at a Jewish Summer Camp

After a year of isolation, working as a counselor at a Jewish summer camp is the perfect way to engage, build leadership skills, gain experience and have fun.
Elected Officials Come Together to Stand Against Anti-Semitism and Support Israel

Elected Officials Come Together to Stand Against Anti-Semitism and Support Israel

More than 1,200 people in our community logged on to Wednesday’s Urgent Town Hall Briefing on Anti-Semitism and Israel organized by Federation and our three South Florida Jewish federations — Broward County, South Palm Beach County and Palm Beach County.
Keeping Jewish Communities Safe and Secure

Keeping Jewish Communities Safe and Secure

Against the backdrop of intensifying anti-Semitism, Federation is helping to protect Jewish institutions now and always.
JCRC Provides Resources on Anti-Semitism

JCRC Provides Resources on Anti-Semitism

A Jewish family harassed in Bal Harbour. Anti-Semitic slurs in Hallandale Beach.
Come Together and Stand Against Anti-Semitism

Come Together and Stand Against Anti-Semitism

No hate. No fear. Stand together with the Jewish community at an in-person Interfaith Rally Against Anti-Semitism on Thursday, June 3 at 6 p.m. at the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, 1933-1945 Meridian Avenue.
The Greater Miami Jewish Federation and JCRC Welcome Israeli-Palestinian Ceasefire, Aspire for Peaceful Coexistence

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation and JCRC Welcome Israeli-Palestinian Ceasefire, Aspire for Peaceful Coexistence

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation and its Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) welcome the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Islamic Jihad and other terrorist groups.
Residents of Yerucham Open Their Hearts During the Crisis

Residents of Yerucham Open Their Hearts During the Crisis

During the recent violence and terror in Israel, residents of Federation’s partner city Yerucham have displayed kindness and generosity.
Federation Continues to Help Olim During Recent Rocket Attacks

Federation Continues to Help Olim During Recent Rocket Attacks

In ordinary and extraordinary times, your support of Federation helps our overseas partner, The Jewish Agency for Israel, care for olim (immigrants) in absorption centers throughout the country.
On the Ground Responding to the Crisis

On the Ground Responding to the Crisis

Yesterday, Federation approved an emergency $100,000 allocation by The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) to help Israel respond to the tragic loss of life and widespread safety concerns caused by two weeks of rocket attacks and civil unrest.

Federation Overseas Partners Helping on the Ground in Israel

With air raid sirens blaring incessantly in Israel as thousands of rockets from the Gaza Strip continue to target civilians, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s longstanding overseas partners, The Jewish Agency for Israel, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee and the Israel Trauma Coalition, activated immediately to provide assistance throughout the country.
Thank Our Members of Congress for Supporting Israel

Thank Our Members of Congress for Supporting Israel

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.
Help Us Honor Leaders in Our Jewish Community

Help Us Honor Leaders in Our Jewish Community

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.
South Dade Survey: Help the Community Help You

South Dade Survey: Help the Community Help You

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