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Feb 14, 2024

New Olim Receive Essential Services Following October 7 Attacks

Imagine leaving the only home you’ve ever known to make aliyah to Israel and arrive shortly before the deadly Hamas terrorist attacks on October 7. Ethiopian olim (immigrants) like Simachew Beyene and his family have relied on support from the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) Israel Emergency Fund and our longtime overseas partner The Jewish Agency for Israel for a lifeline of critical services since the Israel-Hamas War began. From relocation to hotels away from incoming missiles and essentials like clothing, nutritious meals and psychological counseling to schooling and respite activities for children, Beyene shares the profound impact of this assistance. “The service we have is beyond amazing … they are always asking what else can we do for you. There is war here, but we are still being fed and getting everything we need.” Click here to watch a short video of Beyene and his family.

Creating Community in Times of Crisis

Creating Community in Times of Crisis

As missiles rained down and everyone took shelter, Federation did what it does best: organized a swift response, located resources and brought people together.

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Helping Israelis Under Iranian Fire

Helping Israelis Under Iranian Fire

Through your support of the Israel Emergency Fund (IEF), an additional $10 million is now helping Israelis whose needs have increased dramatically since the start of the Israel-Iran war.

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Meet Shelly Brodie: New Chair of The Foundation

Meet Shelly Brodie: New Chair of The Foundation

Longtime Federation Board member, Forever Pacesetter and highly involved volunteer Shelly Brodie will become the new Chair of The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, effective July 1.

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Lending a (Small) Hand: Kids Helping Kids

Lending a (Small) Hand: Kids Helping Kids

Preschoolers at the Herman & Miriam Tauber Academy raised $800 to help children in Federation’s partner city of Yerucham buy necessary school supplies.

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