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Jan 16, 2024

Two Communities, Two Generous Jewish Hearts

A lifelong resident of Western Massachusetts, Ruth Weiss later owned a second home in Key Biscayne, and demonstrated her love and commitment to Israel and the Jewish people through annual donations to the Jewish Federations in both communities. Then, through a gift in her will, Ruth established a Lion of Judah Endowment in Western Massachusetts and Miami, making her a Forever Lion in both places. Ruth also inspired her daughter, Federation Board member Susan Weiss Firestone, to follow in her footsteps as both a Miami snowbird and generous philanthropist. “My mother was the epitome of a strong Jewish woman and was proud to pass this tradition on to her children and grandchildren — of whom, out of everything, she was most proud,” Firestone said lovingly of her mother, who passed away in December 2020. Today, Ruth’s legacy is shared through The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s online Book of Life. To read Ruth’s story, click here. To learn how you can have your story — or that of a loved one — written in the Book of Life, contact Scott Kaplan, Foundation Director, at skaplan@gmjf.org or 786.866.8623.

Grants for First-Time Jewish Overnight Camp

Grants for First-Time Jewish Overnight Camp

One Happy Camper®, a Federation-funded program, is offering grants to campers wishing to attend Jewish overnight summer camp for the first time.

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28th Annual Miami Jewish Film Festival

28th Annual Miami Jewish Film Festival

With 15 cinema-filled days, 130+ film premieres, 80+ exclusive virtual showings and a whole lot more, the 28th Annual Miami Jewish Film Festival (MJFF) has something for everyone!

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2024 Innovation Award for Florida Hillels

2024 Innovation Award for Florida Hillels

The Federation-funded Hillels across Florida recently received the 2024 Innovation Award at the recent 2024 Hillel International Global Assembly in Boston.

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Helping Israelis Return to Work

Helping Israelis Return to Work

With Israeli industries severely impacted by the October 7 attacks, Federation is helping unemployed Israelis return to the workplace through rehabilitation and reskilling.

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