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Program Discusses BRCA Genes and Cancer Risk

Program Discusses BRCA Genes and Cancer Risk

Knowledge is power and for Ashkenazi Jews that knowledge can help save lives. Learn about the BRCA genetic mutation, carried by one in every 40 Ashkenazi Jews, and its role in increased cancer risks at a virtual program, Born in the USA and Jewish, on Tuesday, November 24 at 7 p.m.
Thank You for Your Support on Give Miami Day

Thank You for Your Support on Give Miami Day

Thanks to your overwhelming generosity, Federation topped the leaderboard and raised $1,026,577 on Give Miami Day!

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Spiritual Healing with Mishkan Miami

Spiritual Healing with Mishkan Miami

If you or a loved one are suffering from the effects of the pandemic and need spiritual support, Federation is here for you. Mishkan Miami: The Jewish Connection for Spiritual Support is compiling a list of community members requesting recitations of tehillim (psalms) and circulating it to area synagogues.
PJ Library Goes Virtual

PJ Library Goes Virtual

Families are finding new ways to engage Jewishly during the pandemic through PJ Library, a Federation program that provides free monthly Jewish-themed children’s books to Jewish homes.
Watch Names Not Numbers, a Holocaust Documentary Created by Miami Schoolchildren and the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach

Watch Names Not Numbers, a Holocaust Documentary Created by Miami Schoolchildren and the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach

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.
Make Your Donation Go Further on Give Miami Day

Make Your Donation Go Further on Give Miami Day

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.
Federation and JCRC Congratulates President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris

Federation and JCRC Congratulates President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris

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.
Federation Overseas Partner Helps Latin American Nursing Homes Weather the Pandemic

Federation Overseas Partner Helps Latin American Nursing Homes Weather the Pandemic

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.
The Importance of Civility

The Importance of Civility

With Tuesday’s election, political campaigns have dominated the news and certainly prompted heated discussions.
Tune in to a Virtual Commemoration of Kristallnacht on Monday, November 9

Tune in to a Virtual Commemoration of Kristallnacht on Monday, November 9

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.
Jessie Gindea, Miami Jewish Educator, Wins Prestigious National Award

Jessie Gindea, Miami Jewish Educator, Wins Prestigious National Award

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

Amid uncertainty as ballots are counted, we have a duty to be civil to each other | Opinion

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.
Need-based Scholarships Available for Jewish Summer Camp

Need-based Scholarships Available for Jewish Summer Camp

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.
Documentary Film Tells the Story of the Jews of Shanghai

Documentary Film Tells the Story of the Jews of Shanghai

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.
Make Your Donation Go Further

Make Your Donation Go Further

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.
Federation-Supported Hillels Stay Connected to Students Despite Pandemic

Federation-Supported Hillels Stay Connected to Students Despite Pandemic

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.

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

In an uncertain world...We are providing much certainty.
Commemorate Kristallnacht Virtually, as Part of Holocaust Education Week

Commemorate Kristallnacht Virtually, as Part of Holocaust Education Week

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.
Shalom Bayit Provides Help to Domestic Abuse Survivors

Shalom Bayit Provides Help to Domestic Abuse 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.
Statement on FlyDubai Failed Hijacking

Statement on FlyDubai Failed Hijacking

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation is relieved that the passengers and the crew of the FlyDubai flight bound for Israel are safely home, following an attempt by a terrorist copilot to hijack and crash a plane carrying 174 passengers, mostly Israelis, including four American dual citizens.

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Real Estate Division Presents: Sunset Over Miami

Real Estate Division Presents: Sunset Over Miami

The event on Wednesday, October 14 invites architects, attorneys, brokers, builders, contractors, developers, lenders and professionals affiliated with these trades to a chic cocktail reception in the heart of Miami.

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October 7 Commemorations

October 7 Commemorations

Federation, synagogues, JCCs and other community organizations throughout Jewish Miami will come together to mark the third anniversary of October 7, remember those we lost and honor the courage of the heroes.

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Supporting Pregnant Israeli Women During War

Supporting Pregnant Israeli Women During War

Federation is providing vital support to thousands of pregnant Israeli women whose partners have been unable to be with them during this extraordinary time.

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