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South Florida Jewish Day School Students Compete in 6th Annual Robotics Festival


South Florida Jewish Day School Students Compete in 6th Annual Robotics Festival


More than 160 Jewish day school students recently gathered at Scheck Hillel Community School for the 6th Annual South Florida Jewish Day School Robotics Festival.
Federation Attorneys’ Division Brings Together Surfside Settlement Legal Team


Federation Attorneys’ Division Brings Together Surfside Settlement Legal Team


Join Federation Attorneys' Division for Litigating Through Tragedy: The Surfside Settlement Negotiation for a behind-the-scenes look at how the legal community navigated numerous sensitive and complex issues to achieve a settlement following the devastating collapse of Champlain Towers South.
City of Kyiv, Ukraine, Recognizes Jewish Federations of North America for War Relief

City of Kyiv, Ukraine, Recognizes Jewish Federations of North America for War Relief

In recognition of ongoing international support during the war between Russia and Ukraine, the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv has built an “Avenue of International Aid” in its Independence Square, planting seven Japanese cherry trees to thank the seven countries that have been at the forefront of relief efforts.
Federation Attorneys’ Division Brings Together Surfside Settlement Legal Team


Federation Attorneys’ Division Brings Together Surfside Settlement Legal Team


Some of Miami’s best and brightest legal minds will come together on Monday, June 12 at 6 p.m. at Bilzin Sumberg for Litigating Through Tragedy: The Surfside Settlement Negotiation.
Mishkan Miami and Children’s Bereavement Center Partner for Bereavement Facilitator Training Program

Mishkan Miami and Children’s Bereavement Center Partner for Bereavement Facilitator Training Program

Participants of the Bereavement Facilitator Training Program, a joint project of Federation’s Mishkan Miami and the Children’s Bereavement Center (CBC), were honored on Monday, May 22, upon the completion of a two-month course in administering emotional and spiritual care to Jewish community members impacted by loss and grief.
Register Now For the Ministering to the Elderly Conference

Register Now For the Ministering to the Elderly Conference

It’s not too late to plan to attend the 27th Annual Ministering to the Elderly Conference, taking place on Thursday, June 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the campus of Miami Jewish Health.
Women’s Philanthropy Welcomes New Lions


Women’s Philanthropy Welcomes New Lions


More than 130 women became new Lions of Judah during the Israel 75 Miami Mega Mission by pledging to donate at least $5,000 every year to the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign.
The Greater Miami Jewish Federation Celebrates 85th Anniversary

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation Celebrates 85th Anniversary

Hundreds of members of Miami’s Jewish community came together on Wednesday, May 24 at the Jungle Island Ballroom for the 85th Annual Meeting of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.
Incoming College Freshman: Hillel Wants YOU

Incoming College Freshman: Hillel Wants YOU

Hillel International is offering incoming Jewish college freshmen a welcome gift and the opportunity to win a $250 gift card when they connect with their campus Hillel.
College Scholarships Available for Undergraduate and Graduate Students

College Scholarships Available for Undergraduate and Graduate Students

Jewish undergraduate and graduate students in need of financial assistance can receive help through the Sylvia Tuman Scholarship Program.
Young Leaders Deliver Toys to Children at Beit Issie Shapiro in Israel

Young Leaders Deliver Toys to Children at Beit Issie Shapiro in Israel

Children at Federation-funded Beit Issie Shapiro in Israel received special gifts last month, when two buses of YLD (Young Leadership Division) members traveling on the Israel 75 Miami Mega Mission visited their facilities and brought them educational toys and games.
Stanley C. Myers and Daughter Judy Gilbert-Gould Leave a Legacy to Remember

Stanley C. Myers and Daughter Judy Gilbert-Gould Leave a Legacy to Remember

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation, its Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami (RAGM) are outraged that the Reawaken America Tour will be in Miami-Dade County this Friday and Saturday. By hosting the conference, the Trump National Doral Miami is providing space for extremists to spread hate. We call upon them to cancel their contract with event organizers.
From Client to Volunteer: Meet Tatiana of Odesa

From Client to Volunteer: Meet Tatiana of Odesa

“I’m incredibly grateful JDC came into my life,” said Tatiana of Federation partner agency the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), which she credits for reconnecting her to her Jewish roots.
Women’s Philanthropy Installs New Officers

Women’s Philanthropy Installs New Officers

Women from all across Miami’s Jewish community came together this past Tuesday at the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU to thank the outgoing Executive Board of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Women’s Philanthropy and to welcome the new leadership for 2023-2024.
Operation Zur Israel Continues to Bring Ethiopian Jews Home

Operation Zur Israel Continues to Bring Ethiopian Jews Home

Home at last! Earlier this week, Israel welcomed the latest flight of Ethiopian olim (immigrants) as part of the continuing Operation Zur Israel.
Federation Supports With Jailed Journalist Evan Gershkovich

Federation Supports With Jailed Journalist Evan Gershkovich

Federation and the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) stand with Evan Gershkovich, and you can, too. In March 2023, The Wall Street Journal’s (WSJ) Evan Gershkovich was arrested by Russian authorities on false charges of espionage.
Greater Miami Jewish Federation, its JCRC and RAGM condemn Reawaken America Tour appearance in Doral

Greater Miami Jewish Federation, its JCRC and RAGM condemn Reawaken America Tour appearance in Doral

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation, its Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami (RAGM) are outraged that the Reawaken America Tour will be in Miami-Dade County this Friday and Saturday. By hosting the conference, the Trump National Doral Miami is providing space for extremists to spread hate. We call upon them to cancel their contract with event organizers.
Register Now for the 85th Annual Meeting of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

Register Now for the 85th Annual Meeting of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

Join our Jewish community on Wednesday, May 24 at 11:30 a.m. for the Greater Miami Jewish Federation 85th Annual Meeting at the Jungle Island Ballroom in Miami.
Rockets Rain Down in Israel from Gaza

Rockets Rain Down in Israel from Gaza

Since May 10, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad has launched nearly 1,000 rockets from Gaza into Israeli civilian communities, the majority of which were directed at populated cities in the country’s south, including the cities of Ashkelon, Ashdod and Sderot.
Don’t Miss the 85th Annual Meeting of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

Don’t Miss the 85th Annual Meeting of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

Join the Greater Miami Jewish Federation 85th Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 24 at the Jungle Island Ballroom at 11:30 a.m. Chaired by Silvia and Miguel Assor, the luncheon and program will install the 2023-2024 Board of Directors, Trustees, Leadership Council and Council of Jewish Organizations.
Super Sunday a Super Success

Super Sunday a Super Success

Thanks to the generosity of 500 dedicated volunteers and more than 950 donors, this year’s Super Sunday and Good Deeds Day was a super success! Together, more than $1 million was raised for the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign, supporting critical needs in Miami, in Israel and around the world.

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Israeli Midwives Go Above and Beyond

Israeli Midwives Go Above and Beyond

Through the By Your Side program, funded in part by the Jewish Federations of North America and its national Israel Emergency Campaign, pregnant women whose partners have been called to war — or worse, fell in battle — are receiving care and guidance free of charge from midwives throughout the country.

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No Interest College Loans

No Interest College Loans

JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund), a Federation partner agency, provides 0 percent interest dollar loans for Jewish undergrad, graduate and vocational students who demonstrate need.

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Campers2Gether Helps Israeli Teens

Campers2Gether Helps Israeli Teens

Campers2Gether, a new initiative led by Federation partner The Jewish Agency for Israel, will provide 1,500 Israeli teens from communities impacted by the war with a much-needed summer respite and a chance to experience the support of Jewish communities around the world.

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