Home / See, Read & Share / Federation News

Jun 3, 2021

Women’s Philanthropy Gets Creative With Annual Meeting and Installation

Women’s Philanthropy Annual Meeting and Installation wrapped up a challenging and productive year in a creative and meaningful way. While last year’s event was held on Zoom, this year the executive board was invited to participate in a socially distanced in-person mitzvah project. The women volunteered at one of the bi-monthly Kosher Food Distributions that Federation has been organizing throughout the pandemic. More than 300 cars came through and volunteers placed items such as fresh produce, dry goods, eggs, milk, juice and challah in their trunks. In addition, some also received period products for members of their household. This was the 19th Kosher Food Distribution since the pandemic started. 

Immediately after seeing the needs firsthand and the Federation mission in action, they gathered under a tent to thank Outgoing President Ilene Kossman for her outstanding leadership especially during the pandemic as well as the other leaders who served with her these past 2 years. Mazel Tov to the newly installed executive officers including Tammy Woldenberg as the President and Elise Udelson as the Campaign Chair.

Attendees also heard from guest speaker Dr. Eva Ritvo, a psychiatrist and author who is also the founder of Bekindr - a global initiative to bring more kindness into this world. It was a perfect way to culminate the year and be inspired to continue their efforts on behalf of the community.

To learn more about Women’s Philanthropy, contact Ofi Osin-Cohen at [email protected].

Statement on Ongoing College Campus Protests

Statement on Ongoing College Campus Protests

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation and its Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) stand in solidarity with Jewish college students across the country who are being targeted on campus simply because they are Jewish or because they believe that Israel has the right to exist as a homeland for the Jewish people.

Read More

Yom HaShoah Commemoration is May 5

Yom HaShoah Commemoration is May 5

Next weekend’s Yom HaShoah observance is a chance to stand in solidarity with your Miami community and pay tribute to the 6 million Jewish men, women and children who were murdered during the Holocaust and honor the strength and courage of the Survivors.

Read More

Making a Difference Through The Foundation

Making a Difference Through The Foundation

This year, The Foundation will contribute $3.1 million to the Annual Campaign, thanks to the careful consideration of more than 100 generous donors who created endowed gifts by including Federation in their estate plans or through retirement funds, insurance policies or lifetime gifts.

Read More

Wellness Shabbat in May


Wellness Shabbat in May


In an effort to shine a light on Mental Health Awareness Month, Federation’s BeWell Miami is organizing Wellness Shabbat, a collaboration between Miami Dade synagogues and organizations over the course of the five shabbatot in May.

Read More

Stay in Touch

Receive news about Greater Miami Jewish Federation events and more.