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Jan 7, 2026

The 29th Edition of the Miami Jewish Film Festival Kicks Off Next Week!

The Miami Jewish Film Festival (MJFF), the world’s largest Jewish and Israeli film festival, proudly returns for its 29th edition, running January 14-29, with its most expansive lineup to date. This year’s festival will present 139 films from 20 countries — including 105 features and 34 shorts — featuring more than 80 filmmakers, stars and special guests in attendance. The hybrid festival will offer more than 90 live screenings across eight venues throughout Miami, expecting to welcome over 50,000 attendees, alongside an online program showcasing more than 80 films available to audiences across the US. MJFF is a program of CAJE | The Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education, a Federation agency.

Playing Basketball in Israel

Playing Basketball in Israel

In a powerful display of resilience and hope, former hostages and survivors of October 7 took to the courts during the 2026 Maccabiah, along with Israeli basketball legends and new olim (immigrants).

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Starting the School Year Ready With JVC

Starting the School Year Ready With JVC

Federation’s JVC visited the Everglades Rec Center with a group of volunteers to spend time with children of migrant workers and help fill their backpacks.

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Take Action on Jewish Communal Security

Take Action on Jewish Communal Security

The bipartisan Jewish American Security Act (S. 4576 & HR 9211) would strengthen protections for Jewish communities through increased security funding, stronger student protections, and new tools to combat antisemitism.

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Interest-Free Loans for Higher Education

Interest-Free Loans for Higher Education

Jewish students can now apply for need-based, interest-free loans covering college, graduate school and vocational programs through JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund), a Federation partner agency.

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