News From the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

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 (JDAIM). This worldwide effort advocates for making Jewish life accessible for all.

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.

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.

Jewish residents in Ukraine recently celebrated Tu B’Shvat with programs that foster connections and Jewish identity.

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.