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Aug 7, 2018

Federation Helps Strengthen Israeli Youth-at-Risk

Vulnerable Israeli youth ages 12-18 are receiving the attention and support they need to successfully integrate into Israeli society. Four Youth Villages, run by The Jewish Agency for Israel, Federation’s overseas partner, offer a variety of educational, clinical and social work services for those suffering from severe emotional, behavioral and family problems. The adolescents — mostly boys who are immigrants — receive a wide range of therapies and social services with an emphasis on independence, Jewish values and reaching one’s potential.

The Youth Villages' approach is based on a holistic, multidisciplinary circle of care, which includes educational support, customized intervention programs, intensive mentoring and a variety of enrichment activities, combined with the values of Zionism and social activism. Alumni receive ongoing services from The Jewish Agency, including guidance on employment and finances, scholarships for vocational and college studies and assistance preparing for college entrance exams. Since the establishment of the Youth Aliyah movement in 1933, the villages have educated at least 300,000 children.

For more information on how the Israel and Overseas Department helps carry out the Federation Mission, click here.

Federation Leaders Explore Jewish Life in Paris

Federation Leaders Explore Jewish Life in Paris

Last week, leaders from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation were among the hundreds of volunteers who took part in the annual Jewish Federations of North America campaign mission, this time to Paris, France.

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Emotional Support During the Israel-Iran War

Emotional Support During the Israel-Iran War

For years, Federation’s partner, the Israel Trauma Coalition (ITC), has provided emotional support for Israelis in the aftermath of terror attacks, so the nonprofit was able to quickly assist thousands when the war with Iran recently broke out.

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FVC: Paying it Forward This Summer

FVC: Paying it Forward This Summer

It’s been a busy summer for our Federation Volunteer Center (FVC), which has been collaborating with numerous community partners and engaging hundreds of Jewish Miamians in hands-on service projects.

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Celebrating Disability Pride Month

Celebrating Disability Pride Month

July is Disability Pride Month and Federation’s Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance (MJAA) offers resources to help celebrate and support Jewish Miamians with disabilities.

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