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Mar 27, 2024

On the Road to Recovery: Federations Create Israel Emergency Loan Fund to Aid Small Businesses


While much of the immediate and critical needs of Israelis are being addressed following the terror attacks on October 7, there remains a long road to economic recovery. In every sector, from agriculture to high tech, tens of thousands of businesses have closed, and micro-, small- and medium-sized businesses have been the hardest hit. To help spur Israel’s economy, the Jewish Federations of North America launched the Israel Emergency Loan Fund as a lifeline to small businesses that have been severely impacted by the war and don’t have access to traditional banking credit. The fund has already raised half of its $100 million goal, thanks to partnerships with Federations, foundations and other donors. “We want to ensure that the many small businesses in Israel affected by the war will have access to much-needed capital, including those on the geographical periphery and in sectors often overlooked by the traditional banking system,” said Matthew Salter, Director of the Loan Fund. Read more here about Federation’s support of small businesses.

Join a Synagogue for 5786

Join a Synagogue for 5786

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Israel’s Mobile Mental Health Care Unit

Israel’s Mobile Mental Health Care Unit

In supporting the mobile Road to Resilience program in the north of Israel, Federation is helping to address the region’s increase in mental health care needs.

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Much-Loved Milk & Honey Coming Soon

Much-Loved Milk & Honey Coming Soon

Don’t miss one of Jewish Miami’s most loved community service events of the year! Register now for Milk & Honey, organized by Jewish Community Services of South Florida and Federation and help vulnerable seniors in our neighborhood.

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Teen Israel Academy: A New Kind of Israel Education

Teen Israel Academy: A New Kind of Israel Education

Calling all high school juniors and seniors: Are you looking for a safe academic space to grapple with Israel’s complexities and challenging questions before heading off to college? Apply now for the second cohort of Teen Israel Academy.

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