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Holocaust Memorial Provides Meaningful Experience

Holocaust Memorial Provides Meaningful Experience

Are you looking for a meaningful experience here in Miami? Visit the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach at 1933-1945 Meridian Avenue.
Bringing Israel to Campers at the JCC

Bringing Israel to Campers at the JCC

Six idealistic, young Israelis are bringing Israel to campers at the three Federation-funded Miami Jewish community centers, through a program of Federation overseas partner The Jewish Agency for Israel.
Young Adults From Miami Experience Israel With Taglit-Birthright

Young Adults From Miami Experience Israel With Taglit-Birthright

A warm welcome home to the 41 participants from the Miami Community Taglit-Birthright trip, organized by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, who recently returned from Israel.
Register for the Miami Medical Mission to Israel

Register for the Miami Medical Mission to Israel

Are you a medical professional looking for a unique experience in Israel? Don’t miss the chance to visit Israel on the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Medical Mission, October 28-November 3, 2019.
Israeli Volunteers Make a Difference in Puerto Rico

Israeli Volunteers Make a Difference in Puerto Rico

Federation overseas partner, The Jewish Agency for Israel, is on the ground making a difference in Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
Local Campers Perform Mitzvahs

Local Campers Perform Mitzvahs

Federation Jewish Volunteer Center is partnering with the Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center Camp J to help campers incorporate the spirit of service into their summer.
Adjusting to Life in Israel

Adjusting to Life in Israel

It's lights, camera, action for a select group of Jewish students from Israel and Europe at Federation overseas partner World ORT Digital Skills Academy in Bulgaria.
South Dade Moms Prepare for a Trip to Israel

South Dade Moms Prepare for a Trip to Israel

When someone passes away and loved ones lack the means to provide a proper Jewish burial, Federation can help.
Indigent Burial Program Offers Help in a Time of Need

Indigent Burial Program Offers Help in a Time of Need

When someone passes away and loved ones lack the means to provide a proper Jewish burial, Federation can help.
Students Receive Tuman Scholarships for College

Students Receive Tuman Scholarships for College

Mazal Tov to the recipients of Sylvia Tuman Scholarships, administered by The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.
Students From Two Florida Hillels Visit Yerucham During Birthright

Students From Two Florida Hillels Visit Yerucham During Birthright

Students from two Miami-Dade Hillels — Hillel at FIU and University of Miami Hillel — recently participated in Taglit-Birthright Israel and visited Miami’s partneship city of Yerucham.
Friendship Circle Expands Summer Camp

Friendship Circle Expands Summer Camp

Children with special needs are looking forward to having fun this summer during Friendship Circle Camp, from June 11-21 at the Galbut Family Miami Beach Jewish Community Center (JCC) Simkins Family Campus.
PJ Library Brings Jewish-themed Books to Families

PJ Library Brings Jewish-themed Books to Families

School is out for the summer, but learning can continue when you sign up for PJ Library. The global Jewish literacy program delivers free, Jewish-themed children’s books and music for kids ages six months to 11 years old.
Hillel Program Helps Jewish College-Bound Students Transition to College

Hillel Program Helps Jewish College-Bound Students Transition to College

Do you know a Jewish college-bound freshman? Tell them about JCollege Bound and help ease their transition from high school to college.
Israeli Partner Organization Helps Create Multi-Sensory Environment at Miami Children’s Museum

Israeli Partner Organization Helps Create Multi-Sensory Environment at Miami Children’s Museum

Children with disabilities who visit the Miami Children’s Museum can enjoy a special multi-sensory environment, thanks to a collaboration between the museum and Israel’s Beit Issie Shapiro (BIS), a nonprofit focused on special needs children and their families.
Program Helps College Students Build Skills and Connect to Israel

Program Helps College Students Build Skills and Connect to Israel

Miami-Dade college students are strengthening their personal connection to Israel while building their resumes through Onward Israel, a program supported by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and our overseas partner agency The Jewish Agency for Israel.
Helping Hungry Children in Israel

Helping Hungry Children in Israel

It's lights, camera, action for a select group of Jewish students from Israel and Europe at Federation overseas partner World ORT Digital Skills Academy in Bulgaria.
Shalom Miami Will Make You Feel at Home

Shalom Miami Will Make You Feel at Home

Those living in Miami-Dade County can sign up to be connected to one of our Welcome Ambassadors and receive a free gift.
The Sacred Jewish Conversation Project is Looking for Facilitators

The Sacred Jewish Conversation Project is Looking for Facilitators

Do you want to encourage people in your community to live out their lives in accordance with their values?
Help the Community During Hurricane Season

Help the Community During Hurricane Season

Tomorrow marks the first day of Hurricane Season. Do you want to lend a hand to others? Greater Miami Jewish Federation Jewish Volunteer Center is seeking compassionate, helpful people to join the 2019 Jewish Volunteer Emergency Response Team (JVERT) to assist our community in case of a disaster.
87th Annual Meeting

87th Annual Meeting

The 2024-2025 season will come to a close on Thursday, May 22 at the 87th Annual Meeting, when the Greater Miami Jewish Federation will install the 2025-2026 Board of Directors, Trustees, Leadership Council and Council of Jewish Organizations.

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Lions Visit Panama

Lions Visit Panama

A group of Lions of Judah from Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy recently visited Panama to explore the country’s rich Jewish history, dating back to the 1500s, as well as today’s vibrant Jewish life and culture.

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Hillel Wants You!

Hillel Wants You!

Hillel is once again offering incoming Jewish college freshmen a welcome gift and the chance to win one of five $500 gift cards for back-to-school or dorm essentials.

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Fresh Produce for Israel’s Children

Fresh Produce for Israel’s Children

For years, Federation has provided rescued fresh produce and meals for Israelis in need through Leket Israel, and the demand for the nonprofit’s services has nearly doubled since October 7 due to scarcity and high prices.

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