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Nov 14, 2024

Miami Donors and Leadership Raise Money for an Ambulance in Yerucham

When local donors, including Federation leadership, heard that our partner city of Yerucham was in dire need of a new ambulance, they happily expedited its purchase and sent it on its way to Israel. This past summer, Tzachi Ben Yishai, a member of the Miami-Yerucham Partnership Committee and Eastern Negev Regional Director for Federation partner Magen David Adom, brought Yerucham’s ambulance shortage to the attention of Roi Vaknin, Yerucham Partnership Director. Working closely with our local Magen David Adom colleagues, Federation was able to fulfill this urgent need. Coincidentally, a group of Miami families including Women’s Philanthropy President Elise Udelson, and her husband Ron, General Campaign Chair Mojdeh Khaghan Danial and her husband Robert; Suzette and Harold Diamond, Dr. Margo Brilliant and Robert Schwartz, along with the Morjain, Moskovitz, Politano, Rok and Wolfe families, were already fundraising for an ambulance, and happily agreed to send the vehicle to Yerucham. Following a meaningful dedication ceremony last week, the brand-new ambulance is expected to arrive in Yerucham by the end of the year.

Federation Morocco Mission: A Reminder of Jewish Resilience

Federation Morocco Mission: A Reminder of Jewish Resilience

A group of 26 Federation leaders and members spent nine days at the end of October exploring 2,500 years of Jewish Moroccan culture and history in Casablanca, Rabat, Fez and Marrakech.

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Volunteer for PJ Library’s Story Squad

Volunteer for PJ Library’s Story Squad

Join the PJ Library Story Squad and help bring Chanukah into elementary school classrooms across Miami-Dade.

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New Grants Supporting Israelis With Disabilities

New Grants Supporting Israelis With Disabilities

Federation’s Israel & Overseas Committee recently approved $150,000 in new grants to six Israeli nonprofits that support inclusion and greater independence for people with disabilities in a variety of settings.

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BeWell Summit Shines a Light on Youth Mental Health

BeWell Summit Shines a Light on Youth Mental Health

This year’s theme, From Algorithms to Emotions: Youth Mental Health in a Digital World, explored how young people are navigating an increasingly complex world with an impressive lineup of speakers, engaging breakout sessions, opportunities for teens to share their perspectives and resources for families and professionals.

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