News From the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

Gather with your Miami Jewish community to observe Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, on Sunday, April 23, at the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach.

Gather with your Miami Jewish community to observe Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, on Sunday, April 8, at the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach.

As the teachers, students and community surrounding Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School begin their long road back to recovery following the horrific tragedy last month, the Israel Trauma Coalition (ITC), a Federation-funded partner, has provided a team to assist those dealing with the effects of the tragedy.

Do you know an extraordinary Miami teen entering 10th or 11th grade? Diller Teen Fellows, an international, immersive leadership program, is seeking applicants for its 2018-2019 cohort.

Attention, college and graduate students! The Foundation of the Federation wants to help fund your education. Apply now to receive a grant from the Sylvia Tuman Scholarship Program, which provides a limited number of scholarships for Jewish students who require financial assistance to further their education.

If you are going through a difficult time, Federation’s Mishkan Miami: The Jewish Connection for Spiritual Support ensures you are never alone.

In a show of solidarity and support for the victims and survivors of the horrific shooting in Parkland, Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy and Jewish Volunteer Center joined the Jewish Federation of Broward County for its Purim Project for Parkland.

Your donations to Federation’s Annual Campaign are helping encourage the next generation of Israeli entrepreneurs in a variety of meaningful ways. Federation’s overseas partner, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, oversees Hakaveret, or The Hive.

Federation is helping elevate early childhood education in Miami. PJ Library and the Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education, a subsidiary agency of Federation, recently hosted 25 of Miami’s top Jewish educators for Nurturing Spirituality in Children, this year’s iteration of the annual PJ Goes to School training session.

Federation helps provide independent housing opportunities for people living with disabilities in Israel.

On behalf of the Officers, Board of Directors, and staff of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, we offer our deepest condolences to the families of the 17 students and staff senselessly and horrifically slaughtered Wednesday, February 14 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and to the entire school community of classmates, faculty and staff. Donate to the Broward Trauma and Mental Health Fund.

Volunteer with members of your community on Sunday, March 11 at Super Sunday, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s largest annual phonathon.

Super Sunday and Good Deeds Day is this Sunday! Will you be there? Join your community to help the Greater Miami Jewish Federation raise critical funds for the Annual Campaign during Federation’s annual phonathon.

This week, February 12-16, has been declared Jewish American History Week in Florida. Sponsored by State Senator Daphne Campbell (D), the resolution pays tribute to the unique cultures, customs and dynamic heritage of Jewish Americans.

Families First, an innovative poverty-intervention program run by Federation overseas partner, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), pairs struggling parents with social workers and mentors who can help them chart a path toward financial independence.

Volunteer with members of your community on Sunday, March 11 at Super Sunday, Federation’s largest annual phonathon. Plus, join in the fun of Good Deeds Day by participating in a variety of hands-on volunteer projects.

Super Sunday and Good Deeds Day are less than two weeks away! Don’t miss the opportunity to join members of your community on Sunday, March 11 at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s largest annual phonathon.

It’s almost time for the Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s Main Event! Don’t miss your chance to celebrate Israel’s 70th birthday on Monday, February 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hilton Miami Downtown.