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Aug 13, 2023

Federation Is Collecting Emergency Funds for Maui Wildfire Victims

Wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui have devastated local communities, killing hundreds of people, destroying homes, wiping out the historic city of Lahaina and causing many to flee to safety. As part of the Jewish response to this disaster, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is collecting emergency funds to provide immediate support and relief to fire victims and their families in the Jewish and general communities. Click here to donate now. One hundred percent of all funds collected will go directly to help those affected. Donation checks with the notation “Maui Wildfire Fund” can be mailed to: Greater Miami Jewish Federation, 4200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33137. For assistance, you may also call 305.576.4000.

Federation’s Office of Community Security Protects Us All

Federation’s Office of Community Security Protects Us All

“We’re always on the ready,” said James Somohano, Director of Federation’s Office of Community Security (OCS). In the past year, Somohano and his staff provided active threat and situational awareness trainings throughout Miami-Dade’s 158 Jewish spaces.

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Register Now for Good Deeds Day

Register Now for Good Deeds Day

Join Jewish Miami’s largest day of service, Good Deeds Day, on Sunday April 12! The community-wide celebration of kindness, service and impact is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

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Caring for the Caregivers

Caring for the Caregivers

As rockets continue to fall across Israel, displacing and traumatizing thousands, Federation is providing critical emotional support and counseling not only to Israeli citizens, but also to the professionals caring for them.

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Super Sunday a Super Success!

Super Sunday a Super Success!

Thank you, Jewish Miami! The Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s Super Sunday phonathon raised more than $800,000 from 700+ generous donors to support those in need in our community, in Israel and around the world.

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