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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.
Celebrating Tu B’Shvat in Ukraine

Celebrating Tu B’Shvat in Ukraine

Jewish residents in Ukraine recently celebrated Tu B’Shvat with programs that foster connections and Jewish identity.
Job Seekers Get Help with Social Media Through JWorks

Job Seekers Get Help with Social Media Through JWorks

Attention job seekers! JWorks Miami, a community employment program provided through a partnership of Federation and our beneficiary agency, Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS), invites you to attend its free Social Media Job Search Skills workshop.
Holocaust Education Week Begins Sunday, January 27

Holocaust Education Week Begins Sunday, January 27

HOLOCAUST EDUCATION WEEK begins Sunday, January 27. This community-wide program will examine the Holocaust from cultural, academic and personal perspectives using films, lectures and discussions.
Have You Been Affected by the Government Shutdown?

Have You Been Affected by the Government Shutdown?

Have you been affected by the government shutdown? If so, Federation and Jewish Community Services are here to help. If you or someone you know is in need of interest-free loans, food or other support, call 305.576.6550.
Join Us For The Main Event on Tuesday, February 12 at 6 p.m.

Join Us For The Main Event on Tuesday, February 12 at 6 p.m.

Join us to celebrate Israel at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Main Event on Tuesday, Feb 12 at 6 p.m. at the Hilton Downtown Miami.
Federation’s Mishkan Miami Provides Comfort to Hospitalized Patients

Federation’s Mishkan Miami Provides Comfort to Hospitalized Patients

Federation’s Mishkan Miami: The Jewish Connection for Spiritual Support offers hospitalized patients and their families guidance, comfort and inspiration.
Join Us for The Main Event on Tuesday, February 12

Join Us for The Main Event on Tuesday, February 12

Join us at The Main Event on Tuesday, February 12 at 6 p.m. at the Hilton Miami Downtown.
International Lion of Judah Conference Brings Together Women Philanthropists

International Lion of Judah Conference Brings Together Women Philanthropists

More than 1,400 Jewish women philanthropists from all around the world, gathered this week at the International Lion of Judah Conference (ILOJC) held in Hollywood FL.
Help is Available for Those Affected by the Government Shutdown

Help is Available for Those Affected by the Government Shutdown

As the government shutdown enters its fifth week, Federal employees and their families are struggling. With no money coming in and no clear end date in sight, anxiety is building across our community.
Miami/Yerucham Partnership Seeks Grant Proposals

Miami/Yerucham Partnership Seeks Grant Proposals

Federation’s Miami/Yerucham Partnership Committee is seeking grant proposals for programs that strengthen the strategic partnership between the two cities.
Register Now: 88th Annual Meeting

Register Now: 88th Annual Meeting

Toast outgoing Chair of the Board Lily Serviansky at Federation’s 88th Annual Meeting on Wednesday, June 3 at 5:30 p.m. at Jungle Island.

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Coordinating Volunteers in Israel

Coordinating Volunteers in Israel

With Federation support, the Israeli Volunteering Council (IVC) is using breakthrough digital technology to organize hundreds of thousands of volunteers to help Israelis in need.

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Lions of Judah Come Together With Pride

Lions of Judah Come Together With Pride

Nearly 200 women from across Miami have joined the Lion of Judah sisterhood in the past two years, sharing the pride of supporting Jewish needs at the highest levels of philanthropy.

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Israel on Trial

Israel on Trial

The New York Times bestseller Israel on Trial: Examining the History, the Evidence, and the Law, by the Honorable Roy K. Altman, is making waves for its rigorous examination of the perpetual Israel-Gaza debate.

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