News From the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

The Hebrew Free Loan Association of South Florida (HFLA), a Federation subsidiary, wants to help you! Do you need financial assistance with caring for an elderly parent? What about unexpected home repairs or medical expenses?

About 50 women came together last week to celebrate becoming a new Lion of Judah during April’s Israel at 70 Miami Mission. Hosted by Mojdeh Khagan Danial, the community learning experience took place at her home.

Nearly 10,000 Hungarian Jews, across all religious denominations, celebrated Jewish life and learning earlier this month at Budapest's Judafest. Judafest included numerous booths offering traditional Jewish foods, handmade crafts and information on the many religious and community initiatives in the area.

Your Federation donation helps support Israelis living with disabilities through Beit Issie Shapiro (BIS). The nonprofit develops and provides cutting-edge therapies and social services for anyone affected by a disability.

A donation to Federation is a donation to your Jewish community. In addition to creating and developing a strong and supportive Jewish community, Federation’s longstanding financial reliability helps many agencies secure crucial loan guarantees, which they may not otherwise receive.

Through Onward Israel, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is providing 24 Miami-Dade-area college students with an immersive eight-week internship in Tel Aviv.

Introducing PJ Library Radio! Curated by a dynamic committee of educators, musicians and parents, the 24/7, kid-centric Jewish music station can be downloaded in the iTunes or the Google Play store.

At Federation's 80th Annual Meeting, Amy N. Dean was recognized for her outstanding service as 2016-2018 Federation Board Chair and Jeffrey Scheck was installed as the Chair of the Board.

More than 30 percent of Miami Jewish households with people age 75 or older need help with in-home healthcare, senior transportation, meal delivery services and more.

Calling all teens: Are you looking for a rewarding way to spend your summer? Do you need community service hours? We have a way to help you, while you help others in need.

Today is the first day of Hurricane Season. Do you want to lend a hand to others? Federation’s Jewish Volunteer Center is seeking compassionate, helpful people to join the 2018 Jewish Volunteer Emergency Response Team (JVERT) and assist our community in case of a disaster.

Nearly $1.9 million in direct grants and scholarships were provided to 10 Miami Jewish day schools, impacting more than 3,500 students. A dual curriculum provides a top-notch general and Judaic education.

Through a Federation-funded initiative and with a few clicks and keystrokes, Jews around the world are encouraged to think, study and talk creatively and deeply about Jewish history and culture.

More than 125 committed philanthropists gathered last week for the Seventh Annual Zachor Society Reception in the Miami Design District.

As you finalize your summer activities, please consider including a donation to Federation's Annual Campaign. While things may slow down locally during the summer months, Federation’s lifeline of services works year-round in Miami, in Israel and more than 70 other countries around the world.

Help make a difference in the lives of high school students living at the Miami Rescue Mission. Join Federation’s South Dade Branch and Jewish Volunteer Center for South Dade Gives Back: Serve With Your Sole on Sunday, June 3 at
10 a.m.

Federation partner agency Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS) recently celebrated the opening of its newly expanded JCS Kosher Food Bank.

The 80th Annual Meeting of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is next week! Join us on Thursday, May 31 at Jungle Island. Chaired by Ray Ellen and Allan Yarkin, the event will honor six exceptional individuals for their commitment to Jewish life and community.