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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.

Federation Allocates Emergency Grant

Federation Allocates Emergency Grant

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation is helping Israelis affected by the current conflict with Iran with an emergency grant to the Fund for Victims of Terror (FVOT).

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JCRC's Critical Work Makes a Difference

JCRC's Critical Work Makes a Difference

Republican leadership in Miami-Dade moved quickly to engage with Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) following local news reports that the secretary of the Miami-Dade County Republican Party engaged in viscerally antisemitic and racist rhetoric in a group chat.

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Ofer Lichtig: Federation on the Ground in Israel

Ofer Lichtig: Federation on the Ground in Israel

“The effectiveness of Federation support in the current war in Israel is actually a product of October 7,” noted Ofer Lichtig, Greater Miami Jewish Federation Representative in Israel.

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Federation Helps Upgrade Yerucham Emergency Operations Center

Federation Helps Upgrade Yerucham Emergency Operations Center

Yerucham’s recently renovated Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is already being put the test as Israelis brace themselves against Iranian missiles, and thanks to Federation funding, our partner city is now better able to monitor and respond to crises.

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