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May 7, 2021

Ministering to the Elderly Explores How to Grow Through the Aging Process

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Explore how to learn and grow through the aging process at the 25th Annual Ministering to the Elderly Conference on Monday, June 7 at 9 a.m.-12:45 p.m. The virtual event, The Tapestry of Aging: Weaving Threads of Life, will feature Rabbi Laura Geller, co-author of the book Getting Good at Getting Older, and NYU professors David M. Elcott, Ph.D. and Stuart Himmelfarb, who will examine how to help seniors develop new paths for personal fulfillment. The conference is a collaboration between Federation’s Mishkan Miami, Jewish Community Services of South Florida and Miami Jewish Health. Continuing education credits are available for mental health care professionals, guardians and nursing home administrators. The $36 registration fee includes Rabbi Geller’s book. Click here for more information and to register.

Mental Health Awareness for Campers

Mental Health Awareness for Campers

Alper JCC Miami is partnering with the Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s BeWell Miami to bring camper mental health care to summer camp.

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Welcome Home, Olim

Welcome Home, Olim

Just one day after the recent ceasefire with Iran, 110 olim (new immigrants) from France arrived in Israel, and with the help of Federation partner The Jewish Agency for Israel, they continue to come, eager to start a new life in their new home.

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Helping Ethiopian Israelis Enter the High-Tech Work Force

Helping Ethiopian Israelis Enter the High-Tech Work Force

Federation is helping bridge the gap of Ethiopian Israelis employed in Israel’s tech sector by funding Tech-Career, a comprehensive training program established in 2002 by and for Ethiopian Israelis.

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College Freshmen: Hillel Is Calling!


College Freshmen: Hillel Is Calling!


Incoming college freshmen can register now to join Hillel International for a free virtual session on Thursday, July 31 at 7 p.m. ET.

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