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Mar 9, 2011

Federation Collecting Funds for Victims of Japan/Pacific Earthquake and Tsunami

As part of the Jewish community’s response to the 8.9 magnitude earthquake and ensuing tsunami that struck Japan on March 11, 2011 and affected areas along the Pacific Ocean, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is collecting funds to provide immediate humanitarian aid to victims and their families. One hundred percent of all contributions to this fund are being allocated directly to the relief effort.

Make an online financial contribution now.

Donation checks with notations of “Japan Pacific Tsunami Relief Fund” should be mailed to the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, 4200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33137. For more information, call 305.576.4000.

Federation is working closely with The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) and overseas partners – including the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee and IsraAid, an Israel-based organization for 17 Israeli and Jewish humanitarian groups – to monitor the situation in affected areas and deploy rescue and relief teams to help victims.

To keep updated about the situation and the Federation response, visit JFNA’s Japan/Pacific Earthquake and Tsunami Relief page. The page features reports about relief efforts by Jewish Federations and other Jewish groups. JFNA will continue to provide reports as necessary.

Statement on Ongoing College Campus Protests

Statement on Ongoing College Campus Protests

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation and its Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) stand in solidarity with Jewish college students across the country who are being targeted on campus simply because they are Jewish or because they believe that Israel has the right to exist as a homeland for the Jewish people.

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Yom HaShoah Commemoration is May 5

Yom HaShoah Commemoration is May 5

Next weekend’s Yom HaShoah observance is a chance to stand in solidarity with your Miami community and pay tribute to the 6 million Jewish men, women and children who were murdered during the Holocaust and honor the strength and courage of the Survivors.

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Making a Difference Through The Foundation

Making a Difference Through The Foundation

This year, The Foundation will contribute $3.1 million to the Annual Campaign, thanks to the careful consideration of more than 100 generous donors who created endowed gifts by including Federation in their estate plans or through retirement funds, insurance policies or lifetime gifts.

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Wellness Shabbat in May


Wellness Shabbat in May


In an effort to shine a light on Mental Health Awareness Month, Federation’s BeWell Miami is organizing Wellness Shabbat, a collaboration between Miami Dade synagogues and organizations over the course of the five shabbatot in May.

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