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Mar 21, 2018

Recent Olim (Immigrants) Learn Hebrew Through Ulpan

Working with our historic overseas partner, The Jewish Agency for Israel, Federation is helping recent olim (immigrants) learn the language of their new home through Ulpan. The Hebrew language program for new Israelis include five hours of intensive, immersive Hebrew-language instruction, five days a week for five months. The instructors, certified by the Ministry of Education, weave together a variety of techniques to help students improve their skills, including field trips and units on Israeli culture to enhance the learning experience. To help Federation continue this important program and others, click here to donate.

Federation’s Office of Community Security Protects Us All

Federation’s Office of Community Security Protects Us All

“We’re always on the ready,” said James Somohano, Director of Federation’s Office of Community Security (OCS). In the past year, Somohano and his staff provided active threat and situational awareness trainings throughout Miami-Dade’s 158 Jewish spaces.

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Register Now for Good Deeds Day

Register Now for Good Deeds Day

Join Jewish Miami’s largest day of service, Good Deeds Day, on Sunday April 12! The community-wide celebration of kindness, service and impact is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

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Caring for the Caregivers

Caring for the Caregivers

As rockets continue to fall across Israel, displacing and traumatizing thousands, Federation is providing critical emotional support and counseling not only to Israeli citizens, but also to the professionals caring for them.

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Super Sunday a Super Success!

Super Sunday a Super Success!

Thank you, Jewish Miami! The Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s Super Sunday phonathon raised more than $800,000 from 700+ generous donors to support those in need in our community, in Israel and around the world.

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