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Mar 12, 2025

Making the Grade: Two Miami Universities Receive “As” From ADL

Mazal tov to two Miami-Dade County universities — Florida International University and University of Miami — which are among the select group of eight colleges to have received top marks in ADL’s recently released Campus Climate Report. Standing out in a pack of 135 campuses assessed, FIU and UM both received “A” scores based on 30 criteria separated into three rubrics: Administrative Policies, Jewish Life on Campus and Campus Conduct and Climate Concerns. Both universities are home to active Hillel chapters — two of the eight Florida Hillels funded by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. With support from administration, campus police, faculty, staff and fellow students, the universities respond to hate head-on, ensuring Jewish students feel safe and supported. Through learning and leadership events, advocacy, community building and more, FIU and UM are showing their students what it means to be #JewishMiamiProud!

Playing Basketball in Israel

Playing Basketball in Israel

In a powerful display of resilience and hope, former hostages and survivors of October 7 took to the courts during the 2026 Maccabiah, along with Israeli basketball legends and new olim (immigrants).

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Starting the School Year Ready With JVC

Starting the School Year Ready With JVC

Federation’s JVC visited the Everglades Rec Center with a group of volunteers to spend time with children of migrant workers and help fill their backpacks.

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Take Action on Jewish Communal Security

Take Action on Jewish Communal Security

The bipartisan Jewish American Security Act (S. 4576 & HR 9211) would strengthen protections for Jewish communities through increased security funding, stronger student protections, and new tools to combat antisemitism.

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Interest-Free Loans for Higher Education

Interest-Free Loans for Higher Education

Jewish students can now apply for need-based, interest-free loans covering college, graduate school and vocational programs through JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund), a Federation partner agency.

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