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Jul 31, 2024

JDC Family Camp Offers Ukrainian Families a Respite From the War

For the past 26 years, the Solomonika JCC in Dnipro, Ukraine has hosted a family summer camp designed to foster familial bonding, socialization with other families and the sharing of Jewish traditions. Despite the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, this year was no exception. Supported by Federation partner the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, the camp welcomed 50 families who spent the week creating a miniature model community reflecting their values and traditions. They also enjoyed cultural workshops, field trips and volunteer activities. Campers included displaced persons and families, along with individuals from the World on the Palm project, dedicated to supporting the deaf and hard-of-hearing population. "We are grateful to all the organizers and participants of this wonderful family camp for the incredible emotions, creativity and friendly atmosphere,” said one camper. “You make the world a better, warmer and more interesting place!"

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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