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Mar 14, 2018

Passover Around the World

Thanks to your generous donations to Federation’s Annual Campaign, our historic overseas partners, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) and The Jewish Agency for Israel, can help ensure that thousands of Jews in the former Soviet Union and Israel have a truly meaningful Pesach. JDC is providing its clients with Passover goods and an array of festive and engaging activities including a traditional Seder, an art exhibition on the Haggadah, a pre-Passover shabbaton for youth, a culinary competition, a “Find the Afikoman” quest for children, and much more.The Jewish Agency is hosting matzah baking classes and model Seders at absorption centers throughout Israel, and children’s educational workshops about Passover.

Final Hostage Returned to Israel

Final Hostage Returned to Israel

With the remains of Police St. Sgt. Ran Gvili having been returned to his family earlier this week, there are no Israeli hostages being held in Gaza for the first time in 12 years.

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Supporting Injured Soldiers by Creating a Circle of Care

Supporting Injured Soldiers by Creating a Circle of Care

Through our work with Brothers for Life (BFL), Federation is committed to ensuring that every hero who sacrificed for Israel receives the care, community and lifelong support they deserve.

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Israel Engagement & Education Grants Announced

Israel Engagement & Education Grants Announced

Miami loves Israel and Federation’s new Israel Engagement & Education Grants are enabling nine local organizations to help connect Jewish Miamians of all ages with our spiritual homeland.

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Miami and Israeli Students Compete in Flag Football Tournament

Miami and Israeli Students Compete in Flag Football Tournament

Displaying the breadth of the Miami-Yerucham Partnership, Miami’s three Federation-funded JCCs recently came together for the Intra-JCC Flag Football League Tournament.

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