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Sep 4, 2024

Federation Partner JDC Helps the Most Vulnerable in Israel’s North

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation is helping institute a two-stage emergency preparedness plan to aid 150,000 vulnerable residents of Israel’s evacuated northern communities. In response to ongoing Hezbollah rocket attacks, Federation partners the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee and United Hatzalah of Israel are addressing disaster readiness across 15 towns in northern Israel. The first stage is delivering customized emergency kits to those at risk. Stage two will provide direct aid to the most vulnerable — elderly, people with disabilities and families with young children — should the security situation worsen. While 68,000 residents were evacuated by the government in the early days of the war, tens of thousands have remained in their homes and their safety continues to be threatened. Additionally, JDC is increasing the number of community caseworkers who can reach out to older adults in northern cities, as well as those who have already been evacuated, to provide immediate emotional support and helpful community resources.

Next Week: Give Miami Day

Next Week: Give Miami Day

Early Giving for Give Miami Day begins this Sunday, November 17! Donating to the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation on Give Miami Day, one of the largest annual fundraising events in the country, makes your generosity goes even further.

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An Ambulance for Yerucham

An Ambulance for Yerucham

When local donors, including Federation leadership, heard that our partner city Yerucham was in dire need of a new ambulance, they happily expedited its purchase and sent it on its way to Israel.

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Miami Shinshinim Bring Israel to Life

Miami Shinshinim Bring Israel to Life

Two enthusiastic 18-year-old shinshinim (emissaries) are sharing their love for Israel and all things Jewish with Miami’s children and young adults as part of a yearly Federation program.

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Federations Welcomes Nova Music Exhibit to Miami

Federations Welcomes Nova Music Exhibit to Miami

Opening on Wednesday, December 18, the in-depth remembrance of the brutal massacre at The Nova Music Festival in Re’im, Israel, on October 7, sets out to recreate a festival dedicated to peace and love that was savagely cut short by Hamas’ barbaric attack.

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