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Oct 4, 2023

Masa Israel Journey Celebrates 20 Years

Mazal tov to Masa Israel Journey, which is celebrating 20 years of bringing young Jewish people to Israel for unique, life-changing experiences. Created by Federation overseas partner agency The Jewish Agency for Israel and the Israeli government, and funded yearly through the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign, Masa is the largest immersive, long-term educational experience for individuals ages 16-35. Through its programs, which range from a few months to a year in Israel, Masa offers an authentic journey into Israeli society, culture, politics and history – and acts as the largest provider for global Jewry to access internships at the finest Israeli businesses, social enterprises and academic institutions. Since its inception in 2004, Masa has served 200,000 young people from more than 60 countries. To learn more, email [email protected] or call 786.866.8458.

Healing a Traumatized Nation and its People

Healing a Traumatized Nation and its People

Since the barbaric attacks of October 7, providing mental health services and rebuilding individual, communal and national resilience have been priorities.

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Bringing Israelis Together

Bringing Israelis Together

Demonstrating the power of connection, Federation’s longtime partnership city of Yerucham recently hosted a visit from residents of Kibbutz Or HaNer, a community on the Gaza border hit hard on October 7.

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Subscribe to PJ Library for Free Books


Subscribe to PJ Library for Free Books


With a free subscription to PJ Library, children from birth to eight years old receive Jewish storybooks and activities that spark conversations around Judaism and inspire the whole family to celebrate what they love about Jewish life.

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Nominate an Outstanding Teen

Nominate an Outstanding Teen

Do you know an extraordinary Jewish teen who is a true changemaker? Each year, the Helen Diller Family Foundation awards 15 Jewish teens with $36,000 in recognition of their exceptional leadership and engagement in service projects that embody the value of tikkun olam (repairing the world).

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