News From the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

Physical attacks, emotional abuse, isolation, verbal rage, threats and intimidation — these are the signs of domestic violence, which can impact anyone, regardless of religion, age, gender, education or economic status.

Come together with our community as we mark one of the most tragic days in Jewish history at Kristallnacht: A Virtual Commemoration on Sunday, November 7 at 6 p.m.

If you are a resident of Miami Beach, the Jewish community needs your vote to help secure the future of Holocaust education.

College application season is upon us and Hillel International has an important resource for high school seniors and their families.

Are you looking for a rewarding program to give back to older adults who are isolated and lonely during the pandemic?

For young adults looking for meaningful connections to Jewish life, Base Miami, an innovative Federation program, is the place to go.

Calling all residents of Miami Beach: The Jewish community needs your help to secure the future of Holocaust education. Please vote YES ON REFERENDUM 1, Amending the Lease of City Property: Holocaust Memorial Site to help ensure the future of Holocaust education for the next generation at no cost to taxpayers.

You’re invited to join The Jewish Agency for Israel on Wednesday, November 3 at Noon (EST) for a virtual celebration of Sigd, a holiday focused on renewal and redemption.

Join our Jewish community at the 40th Annual Hebraica Maccabi Games! What started with 200 athletes is now the largest annual Jewish athletic event of its kind in the US. From Thursday, November 18-Sunday, November 28, hundreds of Jewish individuals from all over the world will gather at the Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center, a Federation partner agency, for an Olympic-style competition in 17 different events.

Do you know an extraordinary teen leader ready to take the next step in their Jewish journey? The Stephen Muss Impact Fellowship is now accepting applications for its 2022 Miami cohort, taking place September 5-December 21, 2022.

Federation overseas partner The Jewish Agency for Israel is helping at-risk teens in Israel through Youth Futures.

Teens Advocating Together, a program of Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) in partnership with the Miami-Dade Branch of the NAACP’s Youth Council, recently launched its third year.

Federation, along with our overseas partner, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), has long prioritized the health and wellbeing of older adults.WithOctober 1 recognized as International Day of Older Persons, we are reminded that in the wake of the pandemic, issues of the aging population have become particularly significant.

Say Shalom to the new Repair the World Miami Fellows: Bevy Daniel and Liv Kleimen. Repair the World Miami, a Federation partner, works closely with our Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC) and Young Leadership Division (YLD) to create impactful volunteering opportunities for young Jewish adults.

Federation, along with our overseas partner, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), has long prioritized the health and wellbeing of older adults.WithOctober 1 recognized as International Day of Older Persons, we are reminded that in the wake of the pandemic, issues of the aging population have become particularly significant.

Come together virtually to honor the accomplishments of people with differing abilities and celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM).