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College and Graduate School Scholarships Available for Jewish Students

College and Graduate School Scholarships Available for Jewish Students

The Sylvia Tuman Scholarship Program is now accepting applications from Jewish undergraduate or graduate students in need of financial assistance.
JWorks Helps New Latin Residents

JWorks Helps New Latin Residents

Calling all medical professionals: Don’t miss your chance to visit Israel with Federation! Registration is now open for the Medical Mission to Israel taking place October 28-November 3, 2019.
Volunteer at Super Sunday and Make a Difference in Your Community

Volunteer at Super Sunday and Make a Difference in Your Community

Join your community for Super Sunday and Good Deeds Day on Sunday, March 17 at 10 a.m. at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation headquarters.
Campus Israel Fellows Bring Israel to College Campuses

Campus Israel Fellows Bring Israel to College Campuses

When Valentina Homenko began her Israel Fellowship at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, she focused on educating the student body.
Join Federation Attorneys’ Division at the 35th Annual Judicial Reception

Join Federation Attorneys’ Division at the 35th Annual Judicial Reception

The Honorable Kevin Emas and The Honorable Lisa S. Walsh will be recognized at Federation Attorneys’ Division 35th Annual Judicial Reception on Monday, April 1, at 5:30 p.m. at the Hilton Miami Downtown.
Statement from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Decrying Assault of Buenos Aires Chief Rabbi Gabriel Davidovich

Statement from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Decrying Assault of Buenos Aires Chief Rabbi Gabriel Davidovich

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation, along with its Jewish Community Relations Council and The Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami, joins Jewish communities worldwide and all people of good will in expressing outrage at last night’s brutal assault in Buenos Aires on Chief Rabbi Gabriel Davidovich and his wife.
Gift of Israel Savings Program Helps Make Trip to Israel Possible

Gift of Israel Savings Program Helps Make Trip to Israel Possible

In an effort to give every young adult the opportunity to experience the wonders of Israel, Federation partners with local synagogues to fund the Gift of Israel Savings Program.
Hillel Database Makes Scholarship Information Easily Accessible

Hillel Database Makes Scholarship Information Easily Accessible

Hillel International has launched an online portal to help students and parents discover more than 500 scholarships for Jewish students.
Volunteer at Super Sunday’s Purim Phonathon and Good Deeds Day

Volunteer at Super Sunday’s Purim Phonathon and Good Deeds Day

Bring your phone, your costume and your good will to make a difference in the Jewish community as part of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Super Sunday Purim Phonathon and Good Deeds Day.
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Visit Israel with Federation!

Don’t Miss Your Chance to Visit Israel with Federation!

Calling all medical professionals: Don’t miss your chance to visit Israel with Federation! Registration is now open for the Medical Mission to Israel taking place October 28-November 3, 2019.
Ambassador Nikki Haley Honored at The Main Event

Ambassador Nikki Haley Honored at The Main Event

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation honored Ambassador Nikki Haley at The Main Event with the 2019 Friend of Israel Humanitarian Award for her leadership and lifetime of support and friendship to the State of Israel and the Jewish people.
Federation Receives $200,000 Grant to Care for Holocaust Survivors

Federation Receives $200,000 Grant to Care for Holocaust Survivors

Federation has received a $200,000 grant from The Jewish Federations of North America to care for Holocaust survivors.
Taglit-Birthright Offers a Free Opportunity to Visit Israel

Taglit-Birthright Offers a Free Opportunity to Visit Israel

Are you looking for a free, once-in-a-lifetime Israel experience? This June 12-24, young adults ages 27-32 can take part in Taglit-Birthright by joining the Miami Community Birthright trip.
JCRC Advocates Against BDS

JCRC Advocates Against BDS

Through its anti-BDS (boycott, divestment and sanctions) advocacy, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) helped Florida take a stand against Airbnb's anti-Semitic policies.
Center for Women’s Justice Is Life-Changing for Israeli Women

Center for Women’s Justice Is Life-Changing for Israeli Women

Since 2003, the Women’s Amutot Initiative has allocated funds from the Annual Federation/UJA campaign to organizations in Israel that help improve the lives of Israeli women.
Families in Israel Struggling with Poverty Find Help

Families in Israel Struggling with Poverty Find Help

Israeli families are able to improve their standard of living with the help of your donation to the Annual Federation/UJA Campaign.
The Young Leadership Division’s Leadership Development Institute Gives Back

The Young Leadership Division’s Leadership Development Institute Gives Back

The Young Leadership Division, Federation’s under-45 division, recently gathered 40 members of its Leadership Development Institute (LDI) to pack Shabbat baskets for those in need. LDI, the leadership-development and community-building program, brings participants together to learn, grow, network and strengthen community.
February is Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month

February is Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month

February is Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month (JDAIM). This worldwide effort advocates for making Jewish life accessible for all.
Winter Aid Supports Elderly European Jews

Winter Aid Supports Elderly European Jews

As extreme cold weather is sweeping across Europe, Federation’s overseas partner, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), is helping the most vulnerable survive the conditions.
A Story of Inclusion at JCC Summer Camp

A Story of Inclusion at JCC Summer Camp

Landon, Lauren and Liam love summer camp at the Alper JCC Miami. This past summer, the experience was even more meaningful when their brother, Logan, joined them.
Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach New Education Center Grand Opening

Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach New Education Center Grand Opening

The Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach brings Holocaust education into the 21st century with the opening of its state-of-the-art Education Center.

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Celebrating Passover While Facing Food Insecurity

Celebrating Passover While Facing Food Insecurity

As the war with Iran continues to disrupt daily life across Israel, Federation and our longtime partner, Leket Israel, are working to ensure that no Israeli is left without food, especially at Passover.

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Schottenstein’s Legacy Lives On

Schottenstein’s Legacy Lives On

Clients of Jewish Community Services Kosher Food Bank received some extra help ahead of Passover, thanks to the ongoing generosity of the Saul Schottenstein Foundation.

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Helping Israelis Under Fire

Helping Israelis Under Fire

As the missile attacks in Israel continue, Federation partners have expanded their emergency operations to help hard-hit cities like Dimona and Arad.

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