News From the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

Tune into Channel 10, WPLG this Sunday, November 15 at 2:30 PM to watch Names Not Numbers, part of a groundbreaking initiative organized by the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach that brought together Holocaust Survivors and students to create a documentary film.

Boost the impact of your donation to the Greater Miami Jewish Federation by contributing on Give Miami Day on Thursday, November 19. Every donation between $25 and $10,000 made to the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign through GiveMiamiDay.org will receive a bonus gift from The Miami Foundation.

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation and its Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) offer heartfelt congratulations to President-elect Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on their win in this year’s presidential race.

Stories from around the world have shown us how dangerous COVID-19 can be for the elderly, especially those in assisted living facilities and nursing homes.

With Tuesday’s election, political campaigns have dominated the news and certainly prompted heated discussions.

Don’t miss a powerful virtual commemoration of Kristallnacht on Monday, November 9 at 7 p.m. to pay tribute to Holocaust victims and honor the resilience of Survivors.

A hearty Mazal Tov to Jessie Gindea, senior educator of Federation program Base Miami, one of five em

Now more than ever, Jewish overnight camp is a critical part of strengthening a child’s religious identity and solidifying their commitment to a Jewish future.

As incidents of anti-Semitism continue to rise and new studies document a growing lack of knowledge about the Holocaust, Federation’s work educating our community is more important than ever.

We first heard the word coronavirus more than eight months ago. Since then, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation has been a safety net for so many who are struggling.

Since classes began in August, Hillel’s two Miami-based chapters, Hillel at the University of Miami (UM) and Hillel at Florida International University (FIU) have created unique programs to inform, inspire and unite students attending live classes on campus and virtual classes from home.

In an uncertain world...We are providing much certainty.

Join our community for a virtual commemoration of Kristallnacht on Monday, November 9 at 7pm. Hear eyewitness testimony from Kristallnacht Survivor Herbert Karliner, pay tribute to Holocaust victims and honor the resilience of Survivors.

Domestic violence can impact anyone, regardless of religion, age, gender, education or economic status. Federation, working with our primary human service partner agency Jewish Community Services (JCS) of South Florida, is assisting survivors of domestic abuse through Shalom Bayit. Translated as “peace in the home,” the program provides short- and long-term help so families can live a life free of fear.

"There is no future without our past." Spoken word artist Vanessa Hidary, the “Hebrew Mamita,” shared these powerful words during her surprise performance at yesterday's Greater Miami Jewish Federation Women’s Event.

Be counted and make your voice heard. Early voting for the Tuesday, November 3 general election has begun and the Federation Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) wants to keep you informed on key issues and races. The JCRC Election Day Toolkit offers resources to ensure you are ready to vote, whether by mail or in person.

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation and its Jewish Community Relations Council enthusiastically welcome the normalization agreement between Israel and Sudan announced today, October 23, 2020. This agreement, the third in as many months, after similar breakthroughs with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, is the latest sign of a diplomatic realignment in the Middle East. It is particularly significant given the decades-long history of hostility between the two countries.