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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.”

Creating Community in Times of Crisis

Creating Community in Times of Crisis

As missiles rained down and everyone took shelter, Federation did what it does best: organized a swift response, located resources and brought people together.

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Helping Israelis Under Iranian Fire

Helping Israelis Under Iranian Fire

Through your support of the Israel Emergency Fund (IEF), an additional $10 million is now helping Israelis whose needs have increased dramatically since the start of the Israel-Iran war.

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Meet Shelly Brodie: New Chair of The Foundation

Meet Shelly Brodie: New Chair of The Foundation

Longtime Federation Board member, Forever Pacesetter and highly involved volunteer Shelly Brodie will become the new Chair of The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, effective July 1.

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Lending a (Small) Hand: Kids Helping Kids

Lending a (Small) Hand: Kids Helping Kids

Preschoolers at the Herman & Miriam Tauber Academy raised $800 to help children in Federation’s partner city of Yerucham buy necessary school supplies.

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