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Oct 4, 2023

JVC Launches New Teen Service Initiative

A new teen service initiative by Federation’s Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC) will provide students with a wealth of volunteer opportunities during school holidays and Spring Break for 2023-2024. The first of five single-day events is on Friday, October 27, a teacher workday for Miami-Dade County public schools, at Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), where volunteers will assist in disaster relief activities to accrue three service hours. Other service days will bring students to lend a hand at the Salvation Army, Lighthouse for the Blind, En Familia and the Miami Diaper Bank. “It’s about so much more than earning service hours,” said Jennifer Clarin, JVC Teen Leadership Chair. “It’s an opportunity to contribute to the greater community and learn firsthand about giving back.” In addition to these individual service days, JVC is also offering Alternative Spring Break, March 25-29, when participants can earn up to 20 service hours. Registration is required for all service days and space is limited. For more information, contact JVC Director Lori Tabachnikoff at [email protected] or 786.866.8380.

Record-Breaking Turnout in Israeli Elections

Record-Breaking Turnout in Israeli Elections

Israel’s robust democracy was on full display as citizens turned out in droves to exercise their right to vote in this week’s national election — the first to occur since Hamas’ brutal terrorist attacks on October 7, and what many are calling the most crucial election in the country’s history.

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A Day-long Commemoration of Kristallnacht on Monday, November 9.

A Day-long Commemoration of Kristallnacht on Monday, November 9.

At the Education Center of Federation’s Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, Jewish Miami will gather to learn about and honor the victims of the Night of Broken Glass.

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New Grants Supporting Israelis With Disabilities

New Grants Supporting Israelis With Disabilities

Federation’s Israel & Overseas Committee recently approved $150,000 in new grants to six Israeli nonprofits that support inclusion and greater independence for people with disabilities in a variety of settings.

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Thanks Archbishop Wensky For His Friendship

Thanks Archbishop Wensky For His Friendship

Jewish Miami extends our heartfelt gratitude to Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski for calling on Catholics to stand with their Jewish brothers and sisters during the time of increased antisemitism.

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