News From the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

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.

Don’t miss your chance to join the Greater Miami Jewish Federation at the 80th Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 31 at 5:30 p.m. at Jungle Island.

The Israel at 70 Miami Mission was full of wonder and ruach, but the last day provided a sense of community that will always be remembered. On Sunday, April 22, participants gathered in the Jerusalem Theatre for a historic — and surprise — event with Koolulam, the Israeli social action singing sensation.

May is Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM), which recognizes the more than 350-year history of Jewish contributions to American culture and provides educators the opportunity to teach diversity, cultural awareness and tolerance.

More than 100 people came together last weekend to assemble meals for people in need in Miami-Dade County. Following Federation’s Israel at 70 Miami Mission, various hands-on community projects, speaking engagements and activities have been planned to bring the Mission experience home.

Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) recently brought together leadership from across the organizational, religious and political spectrums for a skill-building workshop.

Mazel tov to six individuals whose commitment to Jewish life and community will be recognized with leadership awards at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation 80th Annual Meeting.

How do we give hope to those in decline and strengthen them at all stages of their lives? Explore these important topics and others during the Ministering to the Elderly Conference on Wednesday, June 6. Whether you are caring for a loved one or work in a profession that serves older populations, this seminar is for you.

Federation’s historic overseas partner, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), helps ensure Holocaust survivors’ powerful stories continue to live on, even after they have passed.

Supported in part by your donations to Federation’s Annual Campaign, JBlend Miami, an innovative education initiative, is celebrating its third anniversary. Designed by Federation subsidiary agency the Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE), in collaboration with the Avi Chai Foundation, JBlend combines traditional instruction with digital tools to provide highly personalized student experiences and introduce new models for lifelong learning in four of Miami’s Jewish day schools.

Throughout the Israel at 70 Miami Mission, participants visited a number of programs and agencies supported by your donations to Federation’s Annual Campaign and our historic overseas partners.

Calling all Aventura Moms and Dads! Meet your new PJ Library Aventura Community Connector, Suzanne Gindi, at an upcoming activity this summer. Suzanne will help local families with young children build social connections and engage in Jewish life, programming and learning by hosting family-focused activities in the Aventura area.