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A Special High Holy Day Message From Federation


A Special High Holy Day Message From Federation


As we prepare for the start of the High Holy Days this evening, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is sharing with our Jewish family our deepest gratitude for 85 years of building community, as well as our hope for a strong Jewish future.
Honeymoon Israel Miami Extends Application Deadline

Honeymoon Israel Miami Extends Application Deadline

There’s still time to register for Honeymoon Israel Miami (HMI), now that the deadline has been extended to September 28! Don’t miss this opportunity to travel with your partner May 30-June 9, 2024, through the magical, historical and inspiring land of Israel and experience ancient Jewish traditions and modern sights together.
BeWell Miami Offers Free Virtual Seminars on Youth Mental Health

BeWell Miami Offers Free Virtual Seminars on Youth Mental Health

Federation’s BeWell Miami has partnered with The Wellness Institute to offer our community a collection of virtual seminars focused on youth mental health and wellness free of charge.
Federation Is Collecting Emergency Funds for Morocco Earthquake Victims

Federation Is Collecting Emergency Funds for Morocco Earthquake Victims

A 6.8-magnitude earthquake has devastated Morocco, killing more than 1,000 people and causing massive damage throughout the area. As part of the Jewish response to this disaster, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is collecting emergency funds to provide immediate support and relief to earthquake victims and their families.
Israel-Based Beit Issie Shapiro Benefits South Florida Residents

Israel-Based Beit Issie Shapiro Benefits South Florida Residents

About 200 people of all ages, including local clients, recently gathered for Family Day to raise awareness and funds for Beit Issie Shapiro, a Greater Miami Jewish Federation-funded, Israel-based nonprofit that benefits people with disabilities.
High Holiday Welcome Program Offers Free Seats for Religious Services

High Holiday Welcome Program Offers Free Seats for Religious Services

If you are an unaffiliated member of our Jewish community, it’s not too late to register for free seats to High Holiday services through the High Holiday Welcome Program being offered by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami and participating synagogues.
New Olim Head Back to School 


New Olim Head Back to School 


It’s back-to-school time in Israel, too, and Federation’s longtime overseas partner, The Jewish Agency for Israel, is ensuring Israel’s newest citizens are prepared to learn on their first day of school.
JCRC Offers Voting Resources for Upcoming Election

JCRC Offers Voting Resources for Upcoming Election

Miami-Dade County’s 2023 Municipal Elections are fast approaching! Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) has compiled a resource page and toolkit to help educate, engage and inform voters about voter registration and voter accessibility.
High Holiday Welcome Program Offers Free Seats for Religious Services

High Holiday Welcome Program Offers Free Seats for Religious Services

Through the High Holiday Welcome Program, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami, together with participating synagogues, are offering free High Holiday seats to unaffiliated members of our community.
Apply Now for a Federation Grant

Apply Now for a Federation Grant

Applications are still being accepted for two 2024 Federation grant opportunities: Jewish Incubator Grants and Women’s Impact Initiative Grants. Jewish Incubator Grants support nonprofits that strengthen Miami’s Jewish community through innovative and impactful programs.
Send Evan Gershkovich Rosh Hashanah Greetings

Send Evan Gershkovich Rosh Hashanah Greetings

Earlier this week, the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) launched a letter-writing campaign to collect Rosh Hashanah greetings for wrongfully imprisoned Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.
First Mission to Ukraine Demonstrates Federation’s Unwavering Support for War-Torn Country

First Mission to Ukraine Demonstrates Federation’s Unwavering Support for War-Torn Country

Earlier this month, 12 Jewish Federation leaders visited war-torn communities in Ukraine to assess the needs on the ground and witness first-hand the life-saving impact of Federation funds on daily life.
Mishkan Miami Offers Annual Communal High Holiday Memorial Services (Kever Avot)

Mishkan Miami Offers Annual Communal High Holiday Memorial Services (Kever Avot)

Through the High Holiday Welcome Program, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami, together with participating synagogues, are offering free High Holiday seats to unaffiliated members of our community.
Saul Schottenstein Foundation Continues to Make a Difference

Saul Schottenstein Foundation Continues to Make a Difference

Thanks to a generous contribution from the Saul Schottenstein Foundation, clients of Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS) Kosher Food Bank will receive a grocery gift card to supplement their food packages provided for the New Year.
Join Federation's Family Mission to Israel

Join Federation's Family Mission to Israel

Live out the meaning of l'dor v'dor on Federation's Family Mission to Israel June 16-23, 2024. Share our culture’s values, rituals, history and traditions with the next generation of your family as you travel through Israel with Federation.
Federation Is Collecting Funds for Maui Wildfire Victims

Federation Is Collecting Funds for Maui Wildfire Victims

With hundreds dead and hundreds more missing, as well as widespread housing and property loss as a result of devastating wildfires in Maui, residents of the island are in great need of humanitarian assistance.
Become a Young Lion of Judah at the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach

Become a Young Lion of Judah at the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach

Through the High Holiday Welcome Program, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami, together with participating synagogues, are offering free High Holiday seats to unaffiliated members of our community.
High Holiday Welcome Program Offers Free Seats for Religious Services

High Holiday Welcome Program Offers Free Seats for Religious Services

Through the High Holiday Welcome Program, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami, together with participating synagogues, are offering free High Holiday seats to unaffiliated members of our community.
Federation Is Collecting Emergency Funds for Maui Wildfire Victims

Federation Is Collecting Emergency Funds for Maui Wildfire Victims

Wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui have devastated local communities, killing hundreds of people, destroying homes, wiping out the historic city of Lahaina and causing many to flee to safety.
Jewish Agency Helps Rescue 200 From Ethiopia

Jewish Agency Helps Rescue 200 From Ethiopia

Following ongoing clashes between a local militia and government forces in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, Federation overseas partner The Jewish Agency for Israel and the Israeli government last week rescued more than 200 Israeli citizens and members of the local Ethiopian community.
Miami Jewish Community Study

Miami Jewish Community Study

In order to better understand the demographics and needs of Miami’s Jewish population, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation has launched its “Miami Jewish Community Study.”

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Mental Health After 10/7

Mental Health After 10/7

Through donations to the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign and the Israel Emergency Fund, individuals coping with the gravity of October 7 are receiving support to begin the long healing journey ahead.

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Make Your Federation Donation Tax-Deductible

Make Your Federation Donation Tax-Deductible

Nancy and Norman Lipoff pay their Annual Federation/UJA Campaign contributions through an IRA Charitable Rollover.

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Join Your Community for Matzah Mitzvah


Join Your Community for Matzah Mitzvah


Help share the joy of Passover with Holocaust Survivors and other older adults in our community by participating in Matzah Mitzvah on Sunday, April 7 at 9 a.m.

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