News From the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

On behalf of the Board of Directors, Officers and Staff of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, we are filled with grief by the Yom Kippur attack on the synagogue in Halle, Germany — an all-to-familiar reminder of the rise in anti-Semitism and hate crimes across the globe.

Are you looking for a meaningful volunteer experience? Federation Mishkan Miami: The Jewish Connection for Spiritual Support is seeking participants for the Refuat Ha-Nefesh Spiritual Care Program, a unique opportunity to bring spiritual solace and comfort to people in need.

Federation overseas partner the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) recently brought a taste of Israel to the community of Timisoara, Romania by co-sponsoring the first ever “Shalom Jerusalem” street festival.

Where will you be Thursday, November 14? Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy friendship and feel inspired at the Federation Women’s Event.

G’mar Chatimah Tovah. May you and your loved ones be sealed in the Book of Life for a good and sweet New Year.

Your donation to the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign is helping Israelis in need receive food and nutritional assistance. Through Leket Israel — the country’s leading food rescue organization — food that would otherwise go to waste is distributed to thousands of Israelis, including children, single-parent families and the elderly.

Join some of Miami’s most dynamic and philanthropic women at The Women’s Event. Enjoy friendship and feel inspired on Thursday, November 14 at the Hilton Miami Downtown, 1601 Biscayne Boulevard.

The High Holiday season is a time to remember those who have had a significant impact upon us, especially loved ones who are no longer with us. Join Federation Mishkan Miami: The Jewish Connection for Spiritual Support at a special communal memorial service on Sunday, October 6 at four local cemeteries.

More than 850 volunteers brought Rosh Hashanah joy into the lives of Holocaust Survivors and homebound elderly last Sunday through Milk and Honey, the annual hands-on service program organized by Federation partner agency Jewish Community Services of South Florida.

On behalf of the Officers, Board of Directors and Staff of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, we extend our warmest wishes to you for a sweet New Year. May you and your loved ones be inscribed in the Book of Life and sealed for a year of health, happiness and peace. L’Shanah Tovah Tikatevu!

Applications for Miami's 2020 Teen March of the Living close Monday, September 23. Apply now before it's too late.

Federation Women’s Philanthropy recentlly launched "Lions on the Loose," a new initiative of programs designed specifically for Lion of Judah donors.

Meet, mingle and network at the 22nd Annual Sunset Over Miami on Thursday, September 26 at 7 p.m. at Brickell City Centre.

Four South Miami-Dade Jewish day schools have marked the start of the new school year by joining the #JBlendMiami Initiative, a forward-thinking approach to education, developed by the Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE), a Federation subsidiary agency.

In an effort to be a more inclusive and welcoming community, Federation recently hired an inclusion specialist to work with individuals and families seeking local programs and services for themselves or their loved ones with disabilities.

Are you looking for a synagogue for High Holiday worship? The Greater Miami Jewish Federation and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami, together with 40 participating synagogues, are offering free seats to unaffiliated Jewish members of our community through the High Holiday Welcome Program.

Register now for the 22nd Annual Sunset Over Miami on Thursday, September 26 at 7 p.m. at Brickell City Centre.

Mazal tov to the new Repair the World Miami Fellows — Emily Erves, Ella Fies, Andrew Lloyd, Gabe Monett and Julia Shantz.