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May 15, 2023

From Client to Volunteer: Meet Tatiana of Odesa

“I’m incredibly grateful JDC came into my life,” said Tatiana of Federation partner agency the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), which she credits for reconnecting her to her Jewish roots. Tatiana is one of 3,000 JDC volunteers who support 36,000 people in need across Ukraine through various JDC projects. For years, Tatiana and her two daughters, who live in Odesa, were JDC clients and received support for at-risk families. When Russia invaded Ukraine, everything changed. “An entire huge piece of our lives was ripped away,” relayed Tatiana. “I was stewing in my own fear and then I began to think about others.” She found volunteering for seniors through JDC had a positive effect on her and her daughters. In addition, Tatiana shared, “I used to be embarrassed that I had Jewish blood. JDC helped me to reconnect with the Jewish community.” She still receives JDC assistance, which includes free therapy sessions for her special-needs daughter. “I’m very grateful to the [JDC] donors,” said Tatiana, who, like many, struggles to survive in war-torn Ukraine. “I only want everyone to come home alive, something we used to take for granted,” she noted. Click here to hear Tatiana’s story.

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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