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Jan 31, 2019

Winter Aid Supports Elderly European Jews

As extreme cold weather is sweeping across Europe, Federation’s overseas partner, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), is helping the most vulnerable survive the conditions. This year, JDC has provided winter aid to nearly 10,000 Jews, including homebound elderly, across the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. The critically-important relief includes thousands of tons of coal, firewood and gasoline, warm clothing and bedding sets, utility subsidies, minor home repairs, as well as extra food and medical supplies for people with limited access to stores and facilities.

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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