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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.

2024 Jewish Community Study Findings

2024 Jewish Community Study Findings

The Jewish community of Miami-Dade County is vibrant, growing, engaged and diverse, according to Jewish Miami: A 2024 Community Study released this week by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.

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An Impactful Mission to Israel

An Impactful Mission to Israel

A group of Jewish Miami leaders recently returned from Israel, where they met with people affected by October 7 and saw firsthand how Federation dollars are helping individuals, families and communities recover.

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Jewish Miami Marches in Pride Parade

Jewish Miami Marches in Pride Parade

For the fourth year in a row, Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council convened Jewish Miami to march in the Miami Beach Pride Parade this past Sunday.

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Passover Camp Offers Support

Passover Camp Offers Support

Federation is partnering with Summer Camp Israel to help young adults from displaced families in Israel’s northern and southern periphery attend a special camp in the days leading up to Passover.

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