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Aug 6, 2025

From Setback to Strength: Miami Diller Fellows Build Connection and Leadership in Chicago

What was originally intended to be a transformative summer journey to Israel became something entirely different, but still very meaningful, for CAJE’s Diller Teen Fellows when they traveled to Chicago instead. Due to factors including the ongoing war in Gaza and the Iranian missile attacks, Diller’s International Summer Seminar in Israel was canceled. While disappointed, Miami’s 10th and 11th grade Fellows demonstrated the very qualities they have been cultivating in the program — adaptability, leadership and resilience — and embraced a new opportunity for growth, connection and community during a powerful four-day seminar. Together with the Chicago cohort, the Miami teens toured the Windy City, explored coping strategies and enjoyed a lively pizza-making session. Through group reflection and conversations with Israeli and American representatives, the teens wrestled with many issues, including the worldwide uncertainty that faces the Jewish community and how to remain connected to Israel, even from afar. CAJE | The Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education is a program of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.

2025 Federation Grant Applications Open

2025 Federation Grant Applications Open

Applications are now being accepted by Federation for three 2025 grant opportunities: Women’s Impact Initiative Grants, Jewish Incubator Grants and the new Israel Engagement & Education Grants.

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Helping Israeli Students in Distress

Helping Israeli Students in Distress

With the start of a new academic year, Federation is helping Israeli teens who have been traumatized and displaced since October 7 find solace and support in a safe, supervised school environment.

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Miami Diller Fellows Visit Chicago

Miami Diller Fellows Visit Chicago

What was originally intended to be a transformative summer journey to Israel became something entirely different, but still very meaningful, for CAJE’s Diller Teen Fellows when they traveled to Chicago instead.

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Learning Together to Help Others in Ukraine

Learning Together to Help Others in Ukraine

For more than three-and-a-half years, homecare workers in Ukraine have been providing life-saving support for tens of thousands of the country’s vulnerable Jews — the elderly, children, newly impoverished, internally displaced and more.

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