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May 15, 2017

The Young Leadership Division Explores Miami on a Mini-Mission

The Young Leadership Division, Federation's under-45 connection, recently gathered a group of young Jewish leaders for an inspiring tour of Federation partner agencies in Miami. Led by Network Campaign Chair Alexandra Lehson and Network365 Co-Chairs Leah Aaronson and Yosef Shwedel, they visited the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, the JCS Kosher Food Bank and the Michael-Ann Russell JCC, witnessing firsthand the local impact of the Annual Federation/UJA Campaign. Many of the participants are new to Miami and looking for ways to connect with and help serve the Jewish community. The group left motivated to continue their work with Federation.

Helping Kibbutz Or HaNer Heal


Helping Kibbutz Or HaNer Heal


Over three years, a total of $750,000 will be allocated to help residents heal from the economic and physical losses and trauma of October 7.

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Prioritizing Mental Health at Camp

Prioritizing Mental Health at Camp

Camper Care helps camper groups deal with their emotions and build coping strategies while BeWell trainings give camp staff the tools to respond to campers’ emotional needs.

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Western Negev Building Project Launches

Western Negev Building Project Launches

Federation President and CEO Scott Kaufman was one of hundreds of Jewish community leaders from around the world to recently attend the cornerstone-laying ceremony of the Western Negev Building Project in Israel — an initiative to bring up to 1,000 new housing units to the area.

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Ukraine’s Resilient Jewish Community

Ukraine’s Resilient Jewish Community

Ukrainian Jews continue to rely on the Federation system for emergency aid, food, medicine, trauma support, Jewish education and communal connection.

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