News From the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

A Message from Jacob Solomon, President & CEO of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation on the Surfside Building Collapse Catastrophe

Yesterday, I spent the better part of the day at the Family Reunification Center in the Community Center in Surfside, where scores of people gathered to await news about the fate of loved ones still missing after the horrific collapse of Champlain Towers South in the early hours of June 24.

Tuman Scholarships Awarded to Assist With the Cost of Higher Education

Mazal Tov to the 29 recipients of Sylvia Tuman scholarships, administered by The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.

Join Your Jewish Community for #CandleLightingforOneness

Join Federation and the global Jewish community tonight for #CandleLightingforOneness. Every Friday night before sunset, Jews around the world light candles to mark the beginning of Shabbat.

South Florida Rabbis Travel to Israel for a Unity Mission

“When Israel is in trouble, we must show up, especially as Jewish leaders in our community.” With that in mind, Rabbi Jeremy Barras of Temple Beth Am organized the South Florida Rabbinical Solidarity Mission to Israel.

One Year Later, Free Kosher Food-Drive Continues

One year after organizing our first Free Kosher Food Distribution Drive-Thru, Federation’s commitment to helping individuals and families facing food insecurity as a result of the pandemic remains a priority.

Help Our Community Prepare for Hurricane Season

June 1 marked the start of hurricane season and Federation’s Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC) is here to help in case a storm threatens.

Watch Now: Five Minutes to Five Fight Antisemitism

Please take five minutes to watch and share these important messages from last week’s Greater Miami Jewish Federation Interfaith Rally Against Anti-Semitism

High School Students Can Give Back This Summer

Do you know any high school students looking for a meaningful way to give back to the community this summer? Federation’s Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC) has opportunities for them!

Hear From Ori Gershoni: Masa Gap Year Participant

Ori Gershoni’s year in Israel with Masa has been one to remember.

Hundreds Gather in at Interfaith Rally in Miami Beach to Decry Anti-Semitism

No Hate. No Fear. Hundreds of members of our community united yesterday at the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach for the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Interfaith Rally Against Anti-Semitism.

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

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

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

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.