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Oct 11, 2021

JCRC Program Brings Jewish and Black Teens Together

Teens Advocating Together, a program of Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) in partnership with the Miami-Dade Branch of the NAACP’s Youth Council, recently launched its third year. In the coming months, high schoolers in 10th-12th grade will meet peers from across Miami-Dade County to learn about identity, leadership and advocacy. They will build relationships across the community, bridging differences and developing their skills to advocate on issues of shared concern, such as reducing gun violence and supporting individuals facing mental health challenges. The teens will even have the opportunity to lobby elected officials — hopefully in person — in Tallahassee. “As African American and Jewish teens, Teens Advocating Together showed us the importance of educating ourselves on social and political issues and advocating for ideas we are passionate about,” write last year’s participants Kiera Barton and Caroline Hartley. Read Keira and Caroline’s essay about their experience here.

Mental Health Awareness for Campers

Mental Health Awareness for Campers

Alper JCC Miami is partnering with the Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s BeWell Miami to bring camper mental health care to summer camp.

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Welcome Home, Olim

Welcome Home, Olim

Just one day after the recent ceasefire with Iran, 110 olim (new immigrants) from France arrived in Israel, and with the help of Federation partner The Jewish Agency for Israel, they continue to come, eager to start a new life in their new home.

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Helping Ethiopian Israelis Enter the High-Tech Work Force

Helping Ethiopian Israelis Enter the High-Tech Work Force

Federation is helping bridge the gap of Ethiopian Israelis employed in Israel’s tech sector by funding Tech-Career, a comprehensive training program established in 2002 by and for Ethiopian Israelis.

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College Freshmen: Hillel Is Calling!


College Freshmen: Hillel Is Calling!


Incoming college freshmen can register now to join Hillel International for a free virtual session on Thursday, July 31 at 7 p.m. ET.

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