News From the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation is proud to announce that the Hebrew Free Loan Association of South Florida (HFLA) is now a subsidiary agency of Federation.Since 1989, HFLA has been offering interest-free loans to Jewish individuals and families in need. HFLA has provided over 600 interest-free loans during the past three decades totaling more than $2 million.

Have you lost a loved one and need a safe place to grieve and find comfort? Allow the spiritual resources in our Jewish community to assist you.

Your donation to the Annual Federation/UJA Campaign is helping single mothers in Israel achieve financial stability. Grants from the Women’s Amutot Initiative help support YEDID: Single Mothers for Change.

Honoring their shared mission of serving all members of the local Jewish population, Miami’s three Federation-supported Jewish community centers (JCC), have many programs that address the needs of people with disabilities.

Don’t miss your chance to hear from Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, Co-Founder and Brand Ambassador of OPI Nail Products, Inc., share her Jewish journey and business success at The Women’s Event on Tuesday, October 31, at the Hilton Miami Downtown.

Join Miami's community of women at The Women's Event on Tuesday, October 31 to “Be Inspired, Feel Empowered and Enjoy Friendship."

Your donation to the Annual Federation/UJA Campaign helps support the School Performance and Community Empowerment program (SPACE) at the Elisheva Girls High School in Pardes Channa/Karkur.

The Negev Desert covers nearly 60 percent of Israel’s territory, yet is home to just eight percent of its population. Our Federation is actively working to improve the quality of life for its residents.

Limited spaces on Federation’s Pre-Mission to Poland, April 10-16, 2018, are still available. Learn about the lives of Eastern European Jews during the Holocaust while survivors from our community share their stories.

Join Federation Women’s Philanthropy and hundreds of other women for an inspirational and empowering Women’s Event on Tuesday, October 31 at the Hilton Miami Downtown.

Join Federation Women’s Philanthropy and hundreds of other women for an inspirational and empowering Women’s Event on Tuesday, October 31 at the Hilton Miami Downtown.

Join Federation and J-Impact Young Latin Leadership Group at the 5K Run/Walk for Venezuela, Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and Mexico on Sunday, October 29 at Oleta River State Park.

Following the catastrophic damage from Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and the earthquakes in Mexico, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation established emergency relief funds to support the Jewish and general communities affected by the disasters.

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation is joining our global Jewish community in response to the unfolding catastrophes caused by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean and the earthquakes in Mexico.

As the region works to recover from the hurricane, Federation is here for our community. If you or someone you know needs assistance, please call the Jewish community’s 24-hour helpline, 305.576.6550, operated by Federation’s local partner agency, Jewish Community Services of South Florida.

Hurricane Irma has caused widespread damage across Miami-Dade County and other parts of Florida and the Caribbean. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those affected by this terrible storm.

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation, in conjunction with local synagogues and cemeteries, has organized kivrei avot (memorial services) where we will have an opportunity visit the graves of those we love and reflect on their lives.

Thousands of people are homeless in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and they need your help. Immediately following the hurricane, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation established an emergency fund to support the Jewish and general communities in Houston, San Antonio, Galveston, Corpus Christi and other areas that have been decimated by Harvey.