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Dec 18, 2025

Inspiring Others to Leave a Legacy

As an estate-planning attorney who helps her clients make a difference through charitable giving, Laura Lavie recently created her own legacy through The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. Born in Mexico City and raised in a traditional Jewish home in New Jersey — attending Hebrew school, participating in Jewish youth groups and attending Jewish sleepaway camp — Lavie has played an active role in Federation since 2009. Her journey as a dedicated philanthropist reflects her values of giving and belonging, which led her to make a legacy gift at the Heritage Society level. Click here to read Laura’s story in the Book of Life. To create your own legacy gift, contact Miriam Masia, Senior Philanthropic Advisor, at [email protected] at 786.866.8627.

Playing Basketball in Israel

Playing Basketball in Israel

In a powerful display of resilience and hope, former hostages and survivors of October 7 took to the courts during the 2026 Maccabiah, along with Israeli basketball legends and new olim (immigrants).

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Starting the School Year Ready With JVC

Starting the School Year Ready With JVC

Federation’s JVC visited the Everglades Rec Center with a group of volunteers to spend time with children of migrant workers and help fill their backpacks.

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Take Action on Jewish Communal Security

Take Action on Jewish Communal Security

The bipartisan Jewish American Security Act (S. 4576 & HR 9211) would strengthen protections for Jewish communities through increased security funding, stronger student protections, and new tools to combat antisemitism.

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Interest-Free Loans for Higher Education

Interest-Free Loans for Higher Education

Jewish students can now apply for need-based, interest-free loans covering college, graduate school and vocational programs through JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund), a Federation partner agency.

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