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Jul 7, 2021

Surfside Disaster Strengthens Bond Between Israel and Miami

In times of trouble, the bond between Israel and Miami’s Jewish community grows even stronger. In the last two weeks, the people of Israel have sent meaningful messages of support. We recently received an uplifting video from participants in Yerucham’s Youth Futures program. Click here to watch the video. The mentorship program, developed by our overseas partner agency The Jewish Agency for Israel, pairs at-risk children with teen mentors for long-term periods of learning and growth. We are particularly moved by their thoughtful video.

Federation Allocates Emergency Grant

Federation Allocates Emergency Grant

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation is helping Israelis affected by the current conflict with Iran with an emergency grant to the Fund for Victims of Terror (FVOT).

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JCRC's Critical Work Makes a Difference

JCRC's Critical Work Makes a Difference

Republican leadership in Miami-Dade moved quickly to engage with Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) following local news reports that the secretary of the Miami-Dade County Republican Party engaged in viscerally antisemitic and racist rhetoric in a group chat.

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Ofer Lichtig: Federation on the Ground in Israel

Ofer Lichtig: Federation on the Ground in Israel

“The effectiveness of Federation support in the current war in Israel is actually a product of October 7,” noted Ofer Lichtig, Greater Miami Jewish Federation Representative in Israel.

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Federation Helps Upgrade Yerucham Emergency Operations Center

Federation Helps Upgrade Yerucham Emergency Operations Center

Yerucham’s recently renovated Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is already being put the test as Israelis brace themselves against Iranian missiles, and thanks to Federation funding, our partner city is now better able to monitor and respond to crises.

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