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Collective Grantmaking Focuses on Israeli Women in a Post-10/7 World

Collective Grantmaking Focuses on Israeli Women in a Post-10/7 World

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation continues to prioritize the support of women and girls in the aftermath of the October 7 terrorist attacks, this time, in partnership with other nonprofit organizations through the Jewish Women’s Collective Response Fund.
Jewish Federations Respond to US Weapons Pause

Jewish Federations Respond to US Weapons Pause

Yesterday, the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) released a statement regarding the Biden Administration’s threat to withhold certain Congressionally approved military aid to Israel.
Yom Ha’Zikaron Holds Renewed Meaning For Jews Worldwide

Yom Ha’Zikaron Holds Renewed Meaning For Jews Worldwide

Yom Ha’Zikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day, which honors Israel’s fallen soldiers, and Yom Ha’Atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day, take on an even greater meaning this year.
Providing Support for Israel’s Bereaved Families

Providing Support for Israel’s Bereaved Families

As we approach Yom Ha’Zikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day, it is critical to recognize that grief has touched nearly every home in Israel since October 7. In response, Federation has significantly increased funding for services that support bereaved families, through both our Annual Federation/UJA Campaign and our Israel Emergency Fund, which has raised more than $29 million to date.
Screams Before Silence: Bearing Witness to the Violence of October 7


Screams Before Silence: Bearing Witness to the Violence of October 7


Bear witness to the systematic and horrific accounts of sexual violence perpetrated by Hamas during their October 7 terrorist attacks at a special screening of Screams Before Silence, the new documentary by Jewish philanthropist and activist Sheryl Sandberg.
The 86th Annual Meeting of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Honors Six Outstanding Communal Leaders

The 86th Annual Meeting of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Honors Six Outstanding Communal Leaders

With her new documentary, Screams Before Silence, former Chief Operating Officer of Meta Sheryl Sandberg is bringing attention to the rampant and horrific accounts of sexual violence perpetrated by Hamas during their October 7 terrorist attacks. The hour-long film provides first-hand accounts from survivors, freed hostages, first responders, and legal, medical and forensic experts.
The Last Ones Connects Holocaust Survivors to the Next Generations

The Last Ones Connects Holocaust Survivors to the Next Generations

The Last Ones, a multidimensional project incorporating video, podcasts, books and more, received a Federation grant to further its mission of creating a link between the last living Holocaust Survivors and younger generations.
Sylvia Tuman Scholarship Offers Financial Assistance to College Students

Sylvia Tuman Scholarship Offers Financial Assistance to College Students

Attention, college and graduate students! The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation wants to help fund your education. Jewish undergraduate and graduate students in need of financial assistance can receive help through the Sylvia Tuman Scholarship Program.
The Greater Miami Jewish Federation's Yom Ha'Zikaron Statement

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation's Yom Ha'Zikaron Statement

Yom Ha’Zikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day, which honors Israel’s fallen soldiers, and Yom Ha’Atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day, take on an even greater meaning in 5784.
Attend the Yom HaShoah Community Observance This Sunday

Attend the Yom HaShoah Community Observance This Sunday

Never Again is NOW! This Sunday, May 5, come together with your Miami community to pay tribute to the 6 million Jewish men, women and children who were murdered during the Holocaust and honor the strength and courage of the Survivors.
The 86th Annual Meeting of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

The 86th Annual Meeting of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

Register now to attend Federation's 86th Annual Meeting, chaired by Debbie and David Mendal, on Thursday, May 30 at 5:30 p.m. During this important event at the Jungle Island Ballroom, Federation will install our 2024-2025 Board of Directors, Trustees, Leadership Council and Council of Jewish Organizations, including incoming Chair of the Board Lily Serviansky and incoming General Campaign Chair Mojdeh Khaghan Danial. Outgoing Board Chair Ariel Bentata also will be thanked for his longstanding commitment to the Jewish people.
Federation Partnering With Israeli Kibbutz Impacted by 10/7

Federation Partnering With Israeli Kibbutz Impacted by 10/7

As communities across Israel struggle to recover from Hamas’ brutal terrorist attacks of October 7, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is partnering with one affected kibbutz to provide vital financial and emotional support.
Attend Miami’s Yom Hashoah Commemoration

Attend Miami’s Yom Hashoah Commemoration

Next weekend’s Yom HaShoah observance is a chance to stand in solidarity with your Miami community, pay tribute to the 6 million Jewish men, women and children who were murdered during the Holocaust and honor the strength and courage of the Survivors.
A Passover Call to Action for College and University Students

A Passover Call to Action for College and University Students

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation and its Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) stand in solidarity with Jewish college students across the country who are being targeted on campus simply because they are Jewish or because they believe that Israel has the right to exist as a homeland for the Jewish people.
Leket Adapts to Changing Landscape Post October 7

Leket Adapts to Changing Landscape Post October 7

Despite the ongoing hostilities in northern Israel, a significant agricultural loss and a substantial portion of the country’s population remaining displaced, Leket Israel has continued its critical work of feeding thousands of Israelis during Passover.
Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month With a Special Shabbat

Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month With a Special Shabbat

In an effort to shine a light on Mental Health Awareness Month, Federation’s BeWell Miami is organizing Wellness Shabbat, a collaboration between Miami Dade synagogues and organizations over the course of the five Shabbatot in May.
The Foundation Supports the Jewish Community

The Foundation Supports the Jewish Community

You may be surprised to learn that The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is the single largest contributor to the Annual Federation/UJA Campaign. This year, The Foundation will contribute $3.1 million to the Annual Campaign, thanks to the careful consideration of more than 100 generous donors who created endowed gifts by including Federation in their estate plans or through retirement funds, insurance policies or lifetime gifts.
Passover Resources for Families


Passover Resources for Families


Dedicated to making Jewish holidays and traditions meaningful and accessible, Federation is sharing a number of resources that families can use this Passover. Through the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign, Federation provides year-round funding to PJ Library, which sends free Jewish-themed books monthly to Miami-Dade children and also hosts fun and engaging family-oriented holiday programs.
A More Festive Passover, Thanks to the Schottenstein Foundation

A More Festive Passover, Thanks to the Schottenstein Foundation

The Saul Schottenstein Foundation is once again helping individuals and families in our Jewish community facing food insecurity with a powerful act of tzedakah.
Come Together With Your Miami Community to Observe Yom HaShoah

Come Together With Your Miami Community to Observe Yom HaShoah

Join your community in observance of Yom HaShoah — Holocaust Remembrance Day — on Sunday, May 5 at 6 p.m. at the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach. At this difficult time for the Jewish people, having endured historic assaults on our homeland of Israel, from the horrors of October 7 to the unprecedented attacks by Iran, we will come together to remember the lessons of history, memorialize the 6 million Jewish men, women and children who were murdered during the Holocaust and honor the Survivors.
JFNA Statement on Bibas Family

JFNA Statement on Bibas Family

Jewish Federations are appalled, outraged and disgusted by Hamas’ cruel and deceitful psychological warfare against the Bibas family, the State of Israel and the Jewish people.

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Super Sunday and Good Deeds Day

Super Sunday and Good Deeds Day

Register for Federation’s largest phonathon of the year and join hundreds of volunteers from across Jewish Miami to raise critical funds for the 2025 Federation Campaign.

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Kindness Day With JVC

Kindness Day With JVC

More than 100 participants came together last weekend for the first annual Kindness Day at the J, a joint program of Federation’s Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC) and Alper JCC Miami.

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Fighting Food Insecurity in Israel

Fighting Food Insecurity in Israel

Through Federation’s sustained support, Leket Israel is making a greater impact on combating food insecurity, following the Knesset’s recent passage of a new law that requires the redistribution of surplus food.

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