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Jul 1, 2024

Jewish Agency Shlichim Inspiring Jewish Campers


Federation overseas partner The Jewish Agency for Israel has deployed 1,600 young Israelis as shlichim (emissaries) to 170 Jewish summer camps — including Camp Sol Taplin at Michael-Ann Russell JCC and and Camp Klurman at Miami Beach JCC. Each year, these energetic and passionate shlichim participate in camp life, sharing Jewish traditions, teaching Israeli and Jewish culture and serving as role models for campers and staff. Pictured above, Itamar, from Nes Tziona, and Shira, from Miami’s partnership community of Yerucham, are bonding with campers at Michael-Ann Russell JCC, while Eliya Roth, from Irus, is spending her summer with the kids attending Miami Beach JCC's Camp Klurman. Both JCCs are Federation partners and funded in part through the Annual Federation/UJA Campaign. As the Israel-Hamas war continues, many shlichim will undoubtedly share personal stories of how they and their communities were impacted by October 7, making the encounters even more meaningful.

Jewish Miami Offers Kever Avot

Jewish Miami Offers Kever Avot

Offered at a variety of cemeteries and virtually on Zoom, participants will join together in memory and prayer and light a yahrzeit candle for those who brought light into this world. Following the short program, you can visit the graves of loved ones with relevant materials provided.

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Limited Number of High Holidays Services Seats Available

Limited Number of High Holidays Services Seats Available

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami are once again partnering with local synagogues to make High Holiday services accessible to all.

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All Are Welcome to Worship in Jewish Miami

All Are Welcome to Worship in Jewish Miami

As we approach the High Holidays, it’s important to remember that all people — those with disabilities and those without — want to participate in community prayer. That is why Federation’s Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance (MJAA) is sharing valuable resources to elevate worship and celebrate Judaism.

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Women’s Philanthropy Installs New Board

Women’s Philanthropy Installs New Board

Hundreds of people from across Jewish Miami gathered recently at the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens to thank the outgoing Federation Women’s Philanthropy Board of Directors for their outstanding service and to install new leadership for the coming year.

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