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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.

Creating Community in Times of Crisis

Creating Community in Times of Crisis

As missiles rained down and everyone took shelter, Federation did what it does best: organized a swift response, located resources and brought people together.

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Helping Israelis Under Iranian Fire

Helping Israelis Under Iranian Fire

Through your support of the Israel Emergency Fund (IEF), an additional $10 million is now helping Israelis whose needs have increased dramatically since the start of the Israel-Iran war.

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Meet Shelly Brodie: New Chair of The Foundation

Meet Shelly Brodie: New Chair of The Foundation

Longtime Federation Board member, Forever Pacesetter and highly involved volunteer Shelly Brodie will become the new Chair of The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, effective July 1.

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Lending a (Small) Hand: Kids Helping Kids

Lending a (Small) Hand: Kids Helping Kids

Preschoolers at the Herman & Miriam Tauber Academy raised $800 to help children in Federation’s partner city of Yerucham buy necessary school supplies.

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