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Nov 20, 2024

Expectant Israeli Mothers Receive Prenatal Classes and Support

Expectant mothers in Israel are facing an unprecedented level of stress and anxiety since the terrorist attacks of October 7. Many have been internally displaced — pulled from their daily routines and their comfort zones, far away from family and their support system — while others have lost their partners in the ongoing war, either called to reserve duty or killed in battle. There's been a notable increase in the number of women experiencing postpartum depression. To alleviate this stress and foster a sense of community, Federation funds have helped create Mommies and Babies. These sessions, which also reach the partners of reservists, provide essential guidance and emotional support, offering a safe space for mothers-to-be to connect, share experiences and prepare for childbirth together. Hadar Elmakayes, an evacuee from Kiryat Shmona in northern Israel who participates in the program, says, “Each one of us shares what we are going through, and it unites us and lifts our spirits.” Click here to watch a short video about the program.

Join a Synagogue for 5786

Join a Synagogue for 5786

If you’d like to become a synagogue member for the High Holidays and beyond, there is a congregation in Miami-Dade County ready to welcome you.

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Israel’s Mobile Mental Health Care Unit

Israel’s Mobile Mental Health Care Unit

In supporting the mobile Road to Resilience program in the north of Israel, Federation is helping to address the region’s increase in mental health care needs.

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Much-Loved Milk & Honey Coming Soon

Much-Loved Milk & Honey Coming Soon

Don’t miss one of Jewish Miami’s most loved community service events of the year! Register now for Milk & Honey, organized by Jewish Community Services of South Florida and Federation and help vulnerable seniors in our neighborhood.

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Teen Israel Academy: A New Kind of Israel Education

Teen Israel Academy: A New Kind of Israel Education

Calling all high school juniors and seniors: Are you looking for a safe academic space to grapple with Israel’s complexities and challenging questions before heading off to college? Apply now for the second cohort of Teen Israel Academy.

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