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Feb 22, 2024

Spiritual Care For Israelis in the Aftermath of 10/7

After surviving the horrific October 7 attack on Ofakim, Dudu and his mother, Esther, received much-needed spiritual support through Federation beneficiary The Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism (IMPJ), a beneficiary of Federation’s Israel Emergency Fund (IEF). “My mother had not stopped shaking and rocking her body back and forth for days after that Shabbat,” said Dudu. But after receiving counseling through IMPJ, he and Esther found comfort and were able to grieve the friends they had lost. IMPJ is one of seven IEF-funded organizations across the religious spectrum that address the widespread grief and trauma Israelis have been grappling with since the war with Hamas began. IEF grants also allow Israelis to access pastoral guidance regarding mourning and bereavement, religious observance during wartime, ethical dilemmas and more. To date, support from the Jewish Federations of North America's IEF has assisted more than 1,200 families — of both civilians and soldiers — in mourning. “It has been such a comfort to know there is someone I can really speak to,” said Dudu, “and a place that is safe, where we and our community can heal.”

Federation Leaders Explore Jewish Life in Paris

Federation Leaders Explore Jewish Life in Paris

Last week, leaders from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation were among the hundreds of volunteers who took part in the annual Jewish Federations of North America campaign mission, this time to Paris, France.

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Emotional Support During the Israel-Iran War

Emotional Support During the Israel-Iran War

For years, Federation’s partner, the Israel Trauma Coalition (ITC), has provided emotional support for Israelis in the aftermath of terror attacks, so the nonprofit was able to quickly assist thousands when the war with Iran recently broke out.

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FVC: Paying it Forward This Summer

FVC: Paying it Forward This Summer

It’s been a busy summer for our Federation Volunteer Center (FVC), which has been collaborating with numerous community partners and engaging hundreds of Jewish Miamians in hands-on service projects.

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Celebrating Disability Pride Month

Celebrating Disability Pride Month

July is Disability Pride Month and Federation’s Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance (MJAA) offers resources to help celebrate and support Jewish Miamians with disabilities.

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