News From the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

The bots are back! After pausing programming due to COVID-19, the Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE) Miami Jewish Day School Robotics Program is now operating in a safe and educational way.

Giving back makes the holiday season more meaningful. Join Federation’s Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC) for the 13th Annual Everything but the Turkey on Sunday, November 21 in North Dade at Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center, 20400 NE 30 Avenue, Aventura or in South Dade at Temple Bet Shira at 7500 SW 120 Street.

This Chanukah, give your child the Gift of Israel, a Federation program that enables you to save for their future Jewish educational experience in Israel.

Last week, the Miami Herald highlighted Federation's work in its annual Giving Section, a special supplement that recognizes local organizations working to support vulnerable populations in South Florida and giving back to the community.

Boost the impact of your donation to the Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign by contributing on Give Miami Day on Thursday, November 18.

Holocaust Education Week begins Sunday, November 7 with Kristallnacht: “The Night of Broken Glass,” a virtual community commemoration that honors one of the most tragic days in Jewish history widely regarded as the spark that ignited the Holocaust.

While the latest statistics thankfully show COVID-19 cases dropping, individuals and families in our community continue to face food insecurity as a result of the economic fallout from the pandemic.

With the alarming rise of antisemitism throughout the US and abroad, this year’s Holocaust Education Week, beginning Sunday, November 7 through Friday November 12, offers critical learning tools for our community.

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.