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Nov 6, 2023

Miami Beach Firefighters Volunteer in Israel

This past Monday, eight City of Miami Beach firefighters deployed to Israel to spend two weeks volunteering as first responders in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa. Since Hamas’ brutal massacre on October 7, many of the country’s first responders have been called to the army reserves to support the Israel Defense Forces. Federation and Temple Beth Sholom are covering airfare and travel expenses for the firefighters. Members of Federation’s Israel Emergency Allocations Committee were there to send them off, including Women’s Philanthropy President Elise Udelson, Federation Board Member Mycki Ratzan and Women’s Amutot Initiative Chair and Israel and Overseas Committee Member Ilene Kossman. The Miami Beach Commission voted unanimously to authorize the international travel for any firefighter wishing to volunteer. We are grateful for their service.

Federation Leaders Explore Jewish Life in Paris

Federation Leaders Explore Jewish Life in Paris

Last week, leaders from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation were among the hundreds of volunteers who took part in the annual Jewish Federations of North America campaign mission, this time to Paris, France.

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Emotional Support During the Israel-Iran War

Emotional Support During the Israel-Iran War

For years, Federation’s partner, the Israel Trauma Coalition (ITC), has provided emotional support for Israelis in the aftermath of terror attacks, so the nonprofit was able to quickly assist thousands when the war with Iran recently broke out.

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FVC: Paying it Forward This Summer

FVC: Paying it Forward This Summer

It’s been a busy summer for our Federation Volunteer Center (FVC), which has been collaborating with numerous community partners and engaging hundreds of Jewish Miamians in hands-on service projects.

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Celebrating Disability Pride Month

Celebrating Disability Pride Month

July is Disability Pride Month and Federation’s Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance (MJAA) offers resources to help celebrate and support Jewish Miamians with disabilities.

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