News From the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

As the humanitarian crisis continues in the face of Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is supporting the life-saving efforts of our overseas partners — the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), The Jewish Agency for Israel and World ORT — who are helping refugees.

Are you a young professional looking to meet others from the Miami community? Federation’s Young Leadership Division (YLD) is offering a unique opportunity to connect with your peers through Newish and Jewish.

“I am amazed at how quickly and efficiently we rise to the challenge.” These are the words of Federation Board Chair Isaac K. "Ike" Fisher who recently joined Federation President and CEO Jacob Solomon and a group of leaders from The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) on an emotional and meaningful mission at the Poland-Ukraine border.

Miami’s Jewish community is stronger together and that was certainly true this past Sunday as more than 900 donors contributed over $636,000 to support Federation’s work in Miami, in Israel and in more than 70 countries worldwide.

As the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine deepens, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is continuing to support critical relief efforts on the ground.

Help make this Sunday a SUPER day for our Jewish community. Volunteer to join Super Sunday, Federation’s largest annual fundraising day of the year.

Adults with developmental or physical challenges, their caregivers and family members throughout South Florida can enjoy an inclusive, virtual Passover experience.

Jewish undergraduate and graduate students in need of financial assistance can receive help through the Sylvia Tuman Scholarship Program.

Large countries invading their neighbor, assuming their sovereignty is up for grabs, is nothing new. In fact, it's as old as time itself.

In the days since Russia’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine, our overseas partner The Jewish Agency for Israel has dramatically increased its efforts to help those in peril reach safety.

The events we are witnessing in Ukraine during the past week have highlighted the lifesaving role Federation plays in the wellbeing of Jews around the world.

Less than one month since we launched the Israel 75 Miami Mega Mission, more than 250 members of Miami’s Jewish community have already registered for the journey of a lifetime!

"We do not change the world when we whisper, we change it when we roar.” (Cleo Wade) Maybe Norma Kipnis Wilson and her dear friend Toby Friedland, both of blessed memory, knew that instinctively back in 1972 when they created the Lion of Judah program right here in Miami.

Antisemitic attacks continue to rise globally, making Federation’s efforts to combat hatred even more important.

Federation’s largest annual fundraising day of the year is quickly approaching and we need your help!

Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it. Join your Miami community as we bear witness to the tragedy of the Holocaust on the Pre-Mission to Poland, April 17-19, 2023.

An international crisis is unfolding before our eyes. We were helping them before the war. Now they need us even more.