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Oct 23, 2019

Raising Awareness for Risk of Breast Cancer

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. With support from a Federation Jewish Incubator Grant and the Women’s Impact Initiative, Yodeah is helping Jewish women understand their cancer risk. The Miami-based, grassroots, volunteer organization is providing educational outreach programs and on-site, low-cost, saliva-based genetic testing for hereditary cancer mutations in the Jewish community. Jewish Incubator Grants and Women’s Impact Initiative grants are awarded annually by Federation to support inspiring, innovative programs. For more information on the Incubator Grants, contact Bonnie Dawson at [email protected] or 786.866.8498. For more information about Women’s Impact Initiative, contact Dahlia Bendavid at [email protected] or 786.866-8445.

Help Venezuela Recover From Earthquakes

Help Venezuela Recover From Earthquakes

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation has established an Emergency Relief Fund to assist individuals impacted by the Venezuela Earthquakes.

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Israeli Teens Find Summer Respite

Israeli Teens Find Summer Respite

The summer camp initiative allows young Israelis impacted by October 7 and ensuing hostilities the opportunity to connect with their Jewish peers at summer camps in North America and Europe.

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Federation Champions LGBTQ+ Jewish Life

Federation Champions LGBTQ+ Jewish Life

Eshel and Keshet are two organization receiving Federation funding for programs that foster LGBTQ+ inclusion and connection throughout Jewish Miami.

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Grocery Gift Cards Helps Vulnerable in Jewish Miami

Grocery Gift Cards Helps Vulnerable in Jewish Miami

Ahead of the Fourth of July, clients of Jewish Community Services (JCS) Kosher Food Bank are receiving grocery gift cards along with their regular food packages, thanks to the ongoing generosity of the Saul Schottenstein Foundation.

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