News From the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

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. 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? 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 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: The Jewish Connection for Spiritual Support offers hospitalized patients and their families guidance, comfort and inspiration.

Join us at The Main Event on Tuesday, February 12 at 6 p.m. at the Hilton Miami Downtown.

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.

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.

Federation’s Miami/Yerucham Partnership Committee is seeking grant proposals for programs that strengthen the strategic partnership between the two cities.

Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) will join forces on Wednesday, January 16 for a community-wide forum on the critical issue of BDS at 6:30 p.m. at Temple Beth Sholom.

Your donations to the Annual Federation/UJA Campaign help make a difference in the lives of aging Israelis. Last year, nearly 300 of Israel’s neediest elderly, many of whom are Holocaust survivors, received nutritious food parcels twice a month.

This year, the Women’s Amutot Initiative allocated nearly $300,000 from the Annual Federation/UJA Campaign to 26 organizations that improve the lives of Israeli women.

Join the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach for HOLOCAUST EDUCATION WEEK from Sunday, January 27 to Friday, February 1.

Jewish overnight camp scholarships are available for children between the ages of 8 and 17.

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation Women’s Impact Initiative announced $53,000 in grants to be distributed to 11 local agencies that support the unique needs of Jewish women and girls in Miami-Dade County.

Jewish teens looking for a meaningful volunteer experience can be part of J-Serve 2019 on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 21 from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Participants from the G2: Global Intergenerational Initiative recently returned from an amazing week of discovery, exploration and volunteering in Israel.